BoF Careers · 3 weeks ago
Sr Planner, Merchandise (WHBM)
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBoF Careers is a company with a significant presence in the U.S. retail market, operating approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets. They are seeking a Senior Planner for Merchandise who will be responsible for developing annual and seasonal plans, translating the Merchant’s vision into profitable results across Omni channels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business goals.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Partners with the Merchants on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, sales and inventory
Develops projections and inventory flow for key items/collections
Provides other analysis related to driving business goals (e.g. hindsights, color-selling, etc.)
Forecasts monthly and seasonal plans, to ensure all orders fall within approved financial targets
Analyzes and reacts to performance of strategy based on actual sales and current trend performance
Partners with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends, such as:
Make recommendations for key financial meetings/decisions in order to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity Monthly plan review process: develop sales, markdown, receipt and inventory re-forecasts
Manage and execute promotional and liquidation strategy
Communicate revisions within the team and cross functionally
Partners with cross functional teams to utilize seasonal selling curves by region, climate, and store attribute
Exhibits initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potential
Prepares and participates in Merchandise Review meetings (MBR, seasonal hindsight)
Acts a resource and leader for planning team and cross functional partners
May supervise and develop merchandise planner(s) and/or associate planner(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, operations, or business
5+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodology
Makes decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions
Strong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences
System proficiency with strong emphasis on Excel
Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholders
Company
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase