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Skechers · 2 months ago

Retail Merchandise Planner

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Skechers, headquartered in Southern California, is a global Fortune 500® brand known for its innovative footwear and apparel. The Merchandise Planner will develop and execute merchandise plans, manage inventory, and analyze sales performance to optimize business objectives.

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Responsibilities

Create and manage OTB’s at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

Communicate with the merchandising team the OTB plan and assess any inventory risks. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings

Reforecast sales monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB

Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan

Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis

Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans

Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners

Qualification

Merchandise planningInventory managementFinancial planningRetail mathExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience

Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)

Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math

Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results

Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building

Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data

Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team

Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals

Passionate about customer service

Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success

Ability to travel 0-10% of time

Company

Skechers

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Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.

Founded in 1992

Manhattan Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees