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Planning Manager
GUESS
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Planning Manager
POSITION PURPOSE:
Primarily responsible for the direct financial planning, execution, and exit strategy of a category business. Directly trains one or more planners under their supervision by providing developmental goals and reviewing progress. Leads and collaborates with many cross functional departments
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
DEVELOP SEASONAL STRATEGIES
a) Ensure the financial success of one or more departments by developing plans that meet or exceed targets (sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals).
b) Partner with Buyers to develop annual and seasonal department and class financial plans/location.
c) Create pre-season sales and inventory plans by department, class, style and location recognize risks and opportunities within a plan.
MONITOR PERFORMANCE TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS
a) Review actual sales performance weekly/monthly, then re-project in-season sales and inventories on a weekly/monthly basis recommend strategies to achieve financial goals.
b) Collaborate with cross-functional team on basic replenishment style to optimize sales and inventory.
c) Assist in presenting forecasted sales and inventory plans.
d) Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge.
e) Develop program assortment plans based on store levels, planned sales volume, fixture capacity, visual presentation guidelines and seasonal variances.
f) Plan inventory levels to maximize sales.
g) Monitor sales and inventory to ensure optimal store assortments.
h) Analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
a) Monitor development and performance of direct reports through regular meetings to discuss performance and development compared to goals, and maintain a dialogue regarding needs and concerns to aid in future development and increase retention.
b) Monitor development and performance of indirect reports by reviewing progress against goals through direct reports and periodic meetings to develop or maintain relationships.
c) Act as a role model and provide leadership within the buying division and department by directing, focusing and inspiring team members to keep their efforts on track. Serve as the representative of the department within the company, and influence peers by sharing opinions and experiences.
d) Provide an open and inclusive environment that recognizes employees based on the strength of their efforts.
SPECIAL PROJECTS a) Lead and coordinate special projects as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 4-6 Years