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Rowan · 22 hours ago

Demand Planner

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand focused on creating joyful ear piercing experiences. The Senior Planner will drive sales growth and profitability through data analysis, forecasting, and collaboration with various teams to develop merchandise sales and buy plans.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with inventory and buying departments to deeply understand business performance at the item level

Collaborate with relevant teams to develop item, category-level and subcategory strategies, enhancing overall business effectiveness

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and market intelligence

Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes of forecast errors; implement continuous improvements

Maintain SKU-level forecast data and support new product introductions and phase-outs

Prepare and present reports and dashboards on forecast performance, inventory metrics, and demand trends

Lead Open to Buy (OTB) discussions, identifying and focusing on business drivers, opportunities, and strategic initiatives

Oversee markdown management and inventory health, including pre-season buying budgets, in-season replenishment, pricing strategies, and procurement forecasts

Conduct comprehensive financial forecasting, including item-level planning, annual operating plans, and regular forecasts of sales, receipts, gross margin, and inventory positions across various timeframes and categories

Conduct detailed analyses to support strategic initiatives and regularly review business performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement

Understand and anticipate customer behavior and market trends to influence demand and adjust category vision and strategies accordingly

Perform detailed vendor analysis to support and inform negotiations

Communicate effectively to align and influence cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring collaboration with Allocation, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to meet collective goals

Drive initiatives aimed at maximizing sales potential and continuously seek opportunities to improve overall business performance

Run financial modeling to support informed buying decisions, incorporating assumptions, expectations, and known risks

Ensure structured reporting deliverables are met, evaluating reports for accuracy, performance efficiency, and adherence to best practices

Provide timely and accurate re-projections based on current trends to effectively manage inventory and drive margin

Interface with key departments to ensure cross-functional goals are met

Exhibit initiative to look beyond the everyday business to identify opportunities to maximize sales potential

Perform all other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and expectations

Qualification

Merchandise planningInventory managementData analysisFinancial forecastingMicrosoft ApplicationsInfluencing skillsEntrepreneurial spiritCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Finance, Business, Accounting or similar field or equivalent experience

3-5 years' experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, analytics, planning, business management, omni-channel merchandising, or related area

Very strong analytically with strong communications and presentation skills; ability to present complex information to various audiences

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, and influencing cross functionally

Strong executive presence with the ability to partner and challenge simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Entrepreneurial spirit - excited by the challenges that come along with building brands