Crate and Barrel ยท 1 day ago
Planner, Merchandise
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCrate and Barrel is seeking a Planner, Merchandise responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a segment of the business. This role aims to maximize sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to implement effective inventory strategies.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and end-of-life markdowns
Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets
In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate
In partnership with the Buyer, deliver promotional strategies that maximize profitability
Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin
Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need
Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times
Qualification
Required
Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis
A collaborative mindset, and focus on an engaged customer experience
Strong communication skills within team and department
Detail orientation, with focus on consistency and accuracy
Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools
3+ years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience
Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies
Company
Crate and Barrel
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janet Hayes
Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings
Ana Hagemaster
Human Resources Business Partner
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