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Knix · 1 month ago

Merchandise & Planning Analyst

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$57K/yr - $72K/yr

5+ years exp

Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. The Merchandise & Planning Analyst will work closely with the Merchandising, Planning and Allocation team to manage data coordination, store allocation, and purchase order management for the US market.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLingerieWomen's

Responsibilities

Support the merchandising team in developing product strategies and assortments for the US market

Support the setup and maintenance of assortment plans

Assist in creating SKUs and UPCs

Maintain SKU attributes across platforms and reconcile any discrepancies

Handling the export and upload of purchase orders

Collaborate with the Sourcing team on PO adjustments

Maintain and manage all in bound US PO’s

Manage the cluster template for US retail stores

Manage and execute US store allocation

Leverage data and forecasting skills to optimize US DC inventory for both core and seasonal product categories

Including balancing inventory between GEO’s

Update weekly reports and manage launch guides

Attend and contribute to monthly forecasting meetings

Manage market research, ad-hoc reporting, and miscellaneous projects as needed

Connect weekly with Senior Director Planning and Allocation to maintain global insight

Bring US insights to each connection point

Qualification

Omni channel experienceAnalytical skillsERP managementMerchandising software/toolsExcel VLOOKUPSExcel Pivot TablesRetail math proficiencyFlexibleClear communicationDetail orientedAdaptableOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years within the omni channel Buying and Planning work streams

Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and utilize financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, receipt flow, OTB, etc. to impact the business

ERP management experience

Demonstrate ability to build and maintain productive and cohesive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, multi-task and complete projects on time

Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry

Intermediate knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables) and experience with merchandising software/tools (e.g., retail planning systems, product lifecycle management software

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math