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Merchandise Planner, E-Commerce
New York & Company
New York, NY, United States
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Planner, ECommerce is responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of inventory for the ECommerce business, based on analysis of financials, historical data, and current market trends.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company.
• Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that support product and financial strategies.
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate strategies that align future financial and product opportunities in the area.
• Forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly basis.
• Present forecasts and action plans in monthly Merchandise Planning Committee meetings.
• Recap end-of-season best-sellers by category.
• Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis.
• Recap and analyze actual sales results against plan and LY.
• Work with Merchants and Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 3-5 years of Merchandise Planning experience, including ECommerce Planning
• Business analysis and strategic, innovative thinking skills
• Understanding of retail financial measurements
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Arthur Planning experience a plus.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree or related experience