Vera Bradley · 2 days ago
Merchandise Planner
Roanoke, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expVera Bradley is a company focused on maximizing sales and profitability through effective merchandise planning. The Merchandise Planner will analyze business risks and opportunities, create sales forecasts, and maintain class-level merchandising plans.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionRetailTravel
Responsibilities
Review & analyze Indirect sales account trends based on identifying business risks & opportunities
Planning & forecasting SKU level demand for channels owned
Initial Seasonal plans
Seasonal re-trending of Indirect SKU level plans
SKU forecast plans used to track performance, as well as demand signals for D365 to order against
First delivery of a cost negotiation forecast roughly 3-4 weeks after Line Lock
Second delivery is a “final” forecast 1-2 weeks after Cost Negotiation forecast
Each of these plans is done offline in an Excel based forecasting template, & then loaded into Planning System
Planning & maintaining all class-level Merch Plans
Creating initial class level financial plans that bridge between our strategic financial plans & product goals
Each of these plans is done offline in an Excel based forecasting template then loaded into Planning System
Monthly re-trending of Class Level Merch Plans
Support Monday Business Review deliverables with updated consumption through current on order
Complete ad hoc Sales reports for Harper Group/Sales team, as requested
Support Weekly Business Unit reviews with team to review forecasts vs consumption to determine if additional units are needed or forecast should be reduced, working with Inventory Planning for excess inventory requests
Adjust Planning System as needed, tracking these changes with Manager to review and pass on to Sales team
Execute ad hoc forecast uploads that are off cadence from traditional planning calendar i.e. Cut to Order programs
Partner with Sales team to assist with product and style requests/needs that may come through email, tracking a comprehensive list to be reviewed with Manager and Merch Team
Create Investment Review slides to summarize investment for leadership stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, retail management, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience required
4+ years of experience in planning or forecasting field, or equivalent experience required
Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel skills a plus
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels across the organization
Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with both internal and external customers handling situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness. Maintains a positive demeanor, is collaborative, and is able to influence and persuade
Ability to work and make decisions independently or with little supervision
Ability to solve complex problems, analyze solutions and take a new perspective on existing solutions
Ability to apply best practices and industry knowledge to improve products or processes
High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with strong aptitude in retail math and forecasting methodology
Understands the key business drivers and uses this knowledge in own work
Preferred
Enterprise Planning systems experience a strong plus
Advanced Excel experience strongly preferred
Omni channel experience strongly preferred
Experience in both cost & retail methods of accounting a strong plus
Benefits
Health Benefits
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Income Protection
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid family medical leave
Retirement Plan
The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous time off programs.
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Give Back Opportunities
VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.
Voluntary Time Off
Holistic Wellness
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Product Discount
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Ancillary Benefits and Programs
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac
Company
Vera Bradley
Vera Bradley is a leader in fashionable, colorful, cotton quilted handbags, accessories, and paper and gift items for women of every age.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Martin Layding
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Hall
Board Member
Recent News
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