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Talbots · 1 day ago

Merchandise Planner, Sweaters

Hingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. The Merchandise Planner will strategize with Company Planning, Allocation and Merchandising partners to achieve financial goals and drive all omni-channel merchandise planning activities.

ApparelFashion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities

Expert in both pre-season and in-season on product mix performance for sales and inventory at the dept, class, and style/color level

Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions

Actively recommend markdown liquidation strategies to maximize omni-channel profitability

Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets

Partner with (CFT) Cross Functional Teams to maximize omni profitability

Qualification

Merchandise PlanningMicrosoft ExcelJDAOracleSAPRetail Business ProcessData Warehousing ToolsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree Required

5-7+ years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation

Planning system experience required: JDA, Oracle, SAP preferred

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Stores and/or direct experience required, omni preferred

Functional understanding of retail/vertical business process

Able to solve complex problems, drive resolution with the CFT, present clear ideas and direction to others

Demonstrate strong communication skills as well as attention to detail

Preferred

Planning system experience required: JDA, Oracle, SAP preferred

Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time off – paid time off & holidays.