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Phoenix, AZ

Merchandise Planner

Phoenix, AZ

Green Group

Phoenix, AZ

Merchandise Planner

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Special Services, Central Planning, Order Management and Product Category Managers
Work with manager to develop seasonal sales, receipt budgets and flow by month
Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
Manages and executes to promotional strategy; manages assortment to approved inventory levels
Promotes the development of the planning department through the active use of tools, the sharing of best practices and providing suggestions for improvement
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in Merchandising and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans
Manages monthly core vendor performance and assist merchants in evaluating issues and opportunities

Detroit, MI

Associate Merchandise Planner

Detroit, MI

Maggio-Hahn

Detroit, MI

Associate Merchandise Planner

Produce, review and print all Monday morning Merchandising Trading reports and assist in the production of Company trading reports
Remain fully conversant with all orders processing through the system, working closely with the Buying team ensuring assortment plans are updated
Developing, presenting, and managing the OTB OnAir and OffAir sales forecasts, receipts forecast, inventory levels, and gross profit
Producing ad hoc reporting to reveal emerging trends in the business
With Merchant, create exit strategy when introducing new items that are replacing existing inventory to reduce margin, aged and inventory risk
Pre-season topside merchandise planning at a department/class level/style-color level, as well as in-season planning adjusting forecasts to trend
Manage and maintain rolling operating financial forecast (OTB) in collaborating with buyers to secure business performance

present

New York, NY

Senior Merchandise Planner

New York, NY

Kertzmann Group

present

New York, NY

Senior Merchandise Planner

present

Partners with Finance and Regional Inventory Management to create and manage to inventory budgets by quarter
Indentify risks and opportunities by sku and work with a cross functional team to develop strategies that optimize the business
Conduct monthly business meeting with Divisional Merchandise Managers, Buyers and Inventory Control to review business results on key performance metrics
Prepare and distribute monthly reporting with performance measures to DMM’s and Inventory Management
Manage Inactive inventory, working with Merchants on dispositions to ensure product is either returned, or proper markdowns are in place to help turn the goods
Develop strong working relationships
Perform a weekly analysis of business performance to identify opportunities or potential issues

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Central Michigan University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

Highly organized and proactive with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with both internal and external customers to handle situations with confidence and tact
Basic technical PC skills, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
Strong analytical skills, proficient with planning systems (e.g. JDA), proficient with Microsoft Excel
Thorough knowledge of planning systems, Arthur Planning is strongly desirable
Achieving gross margin profitability by developing actionable business analysis; recapping business by classification and subclass at store and top-line levels
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with peers and cross functional teams
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt accordingly
Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment
Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions

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Womens Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinate all EU Women’s merchandising activities providing consistent communication to EU teams to achieve gross margin and sales goal
Oversee all buy to date information to ensure consistent management of information highlight and take appropriate actions
Agree all divisional budgets, mark downs and promotional strategies in conjunction with stores and merchandisers
Coordinate activities between all markets on layout plans, zoning and B200 to deliver best layout in timely manner for EU stores
Prioritise weekly markdown and allocation requests
Establish a closer and more effective contact between MD and stores to feedback and follow through with IMD team
Co-ordinate timing on range assortments and delivery with GMD
Liaising with UK marketing and allocation teams on all departmental activities, EG campaign plans and timing
Provide training, assessment, support and feedback to EU merchandising team on an on going basis
Establish best practice to feedback and recommend product for UK market with GMD team in Tokyo
Execute effective merchandising methods to achieve profit targets through stock and price management
Manage the developed phased sales/stock intake plans at category and line level. Plan phased promotional and clearance activities within the defined markdown strategy, reviewing and re-forecasting as required and actioning to maximise profit
Control the margin on commitment and sales on a regular basis, highlighting any areas performing below budget. Identify any other areas of concern and take action required
Manage the optimisation of store stocks in line with sales performance to improve company profitability and maximise product availability
Regularly review the delivery schedule forecasts and the actual intake of merchandise with Production and Logistics Departments, anticipating and/or identifying potential problems and take remedial action to resolve issues
Consolidate regular analysis of sales, margin and stock along with analysis of information for inclusion in the range planning documents
In conjunction with store operations, support the development of the store opening programme, stock planning, initial allocation and store layout
Work closely with the FRJP Product Development team to share information and make recommendations on new season buys
Present a seasonal pricing proposal based on sales history, competitive analysis and the UNIQLO pricing structure
Identify and interpret market trends through a number of different communication, market research and media avenues, whilst remaining aware of the activities of our primary competitors. Continually communicate with stores to assess the impact of the range and address opportunities
Follow and revise the merchandise planning calendar to ensure all deadlines are met. Support the development of the critical path

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with merchandising to identify sales opportunities through effective strategic planning
Plan basic and fashion styles to ensure the flow of receipts supports the current and future business
Participate as an integral partner with brand senses, merchandising, and allocation (Inventory Management) to create seasonal/weekly floorset plans
2 years merchandising, planning, buying or equivalent experience preferred
Bachelor degree required, 3.0 Minimum GPA and Business degree preferred
Capacity for rapid career growth
Analytically driven
Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends
Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with strong leadership skills
Planner, buyer, business analyst, merchandiser, assistant buyer, product development, business analyst

Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Buyer/Merchandiser to implement and manage buy plans for each location within the responsible region
Evaluate inventory levels by location to determine the appropriate levels and mix of product
Establish target quantities for each location within the region and allocate product to meet those needs
Perform monthly review of location selling versus plan and LY
Establish turn goals and inventory caps for locations with limited space
Build and maintain model stocks by location
Suggest assortment edits based upon performance metrics
Responsible for allocation merchandise and controlling store inventory levels
Identify and quantify opportunities and risks and recommend appropriate action
Analyze sales and profits by square foot and by category; execute to optimize product sales and profitability
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (retail operations, marketing, planning)
Be main point of contact for the designated region and perform other duties that come up such as shipping inquiries, managing product requests, etc
At least 2 years experience as a merchandise planner
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Experience in Epicor or other retail merchandising systems a plus
Experience in allocation, planning or buying as well as solid analytical, organizational and communication skills a must

Senior Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develops merchandise financial plans (MFP) by Gender/Silhouette & Channel & Locations, ensuring reconciliation with middle-out goals, revenue, margin, turns and optimal inventory
Assist Buyer in creating Style-Color level bottom-up plans independent of financial objectives
Prepare and update the monthly Open to Buy forecasts and track the performance vs. MFP & LP plan by Gender/Silhouette & Channel
Analyzes individual store performance and attributes to determine class-level location plans for individual stores or store clusters
Collaborate with the allocation team to ensure allocations strategies are tied to the Gender OTB plans
Help assess brand opportunities
Analyzes performance data, highlighting key findings with merchants
Assist in planning/forecasting promotions and markdown activities
Monitor business / item performance and highlight exceptions to merchandising team
Monitors in-season performance against plans and recommends action for improvement as necessary
Help develop quantitative end-of-season analysis and provides information and key highlights to merchants
Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to assist in timely delivery of buy plan units and understand lead times to the warehouse
Effectively train/mentor new team members
Assist Planning Manager with S&OP cycle
3-7 years retail buying, merchandise planning, allocation experience, footwear/apparel specialty branded retail preferred
Experience with Merchandise Planning System preferred
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders
Sound understanding of key performance indicators and elements that drive retail profitability and inventory productivity
Full understanding of the merchandising process: merchandise planning and allocation, assortment planning, SKU optimization, pricing strategy, markdown strategy, and promotional planning
Have decisive decision making skills, driving towards a consistent and binding result
Must have strong critical thinking skills; which involves the ability to identify and summarize the problem, question, or issues
Advanced PC skills with Microsoft Office – particularly Excel and Access- Advanced skill set required
Requires the ability to multitask and well work under pressure
Ability to work closely with functional and cross-functional team members and strive toward a unified vision

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Knowledge, skills & abilities
Demonstrate knowledge of the target customer and of product trends
Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Strong proficiency with Excel and advance aptitude for learning technical applications/solutions
3) Minimum experience
3-5 years of retail planning experience

Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and profitability at the channel level
Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives of the channel
Direct the development of pre-season sales, gross margin and inventory plans that support product strategies
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to business and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals; conduct hindsight analysis to incorporate learnings into current plans
Review total financial plans with Merchandise Managers and DMM to ensure alignment of future financial and product opportunities
Recap and analyze actual sales results by product class to plan and forecast in-season business on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
Analyze current trends to create markdown strategy
Responsible for open to buy process and forecasts

Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze and report sales information by category and customer
Create product level sales and inventory buy plans, by category and customer, including sell-through targets and retail inventory performance implications. Reconcile with top-level sales and inventory targets
Track in season sell-through performance by product and retailer; Link sell-through performance to sales and inventory targets and make recommendations to optimize results
Proactively identify and monitor trends in the Wholesale business; assist the Sales team and key wholesale customers in determining opportunities to improve sales and margins
Collaborate with Sales team in developing sales goals and distribution plans that align with the Forecast
Collaborate with the Supply Chain Planning team in deploying accurate demand plans and an effective Giving, Sales and Operations Planning process

Junior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create and maintain a streamlined process for collecting, entering, and validating all master data associated with merchandise planning, including, but not limited to
Product hierarchy
Retail price points
Own global pricing accuracy in all systems of record as well as printed collateral across products
Coordinate closely with product team, supply chain, and sales channels to ensure process accommodates all regions, products, and timelines
Assist in ad-hoc reporting for merchandise planning
Strong task, project management, and organizational skills required
Skill with Excel is absolutely required
Ability to work collaboratively with teams and in a cross-functional capacity
1-2 years of experience is required
SAP experience is preferred

DTC Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and maintain product forecasts utilizing trend, account forecasts, competitive information and market conditions to support business growth specific for Retail and E-commerce
Responsible for preparing the seasonal buys for D2C (E-Commerce, retail) in time and allowing to support business growth while minimizing product obsolescence
Responsible for managing the Merchandising Planning tool to ensure that the sales and inventory forecasts are accurate and updated as well as aligned with the finance department
Flow inventory across channels (ecommerce, retail, wholesale) to maximize sales and minimize product obsolescence
Communicate long term production news to allow our Sourcing partners, to plan manufacturing capacities and material commitments
Work with Domestic partners to understand and incorporate commercialization calendar, factory minimums, and current lead times
Continuously monitor market sell thru, booking and shipping trends against buys and makes necessary adjustments to purchase order dates, styles and/or sizes
Manage and communicate production shifts due to commercialization issues or sourcing changes
Update appropriate personnel with product availability information to align customer expectations with realistic ship dates
Develop Line Plans at the stock number level that are aligned with Financial Plans and manage and direct sku productivity and productivity goals for respective categories ensuring planned inventory metrics are achieved
This individual must have a Bachelors degree in Business or equivalent, with 3+ years of relevant work experience
The ideal candidate has experience planning, forecasting, and/or buying consumer products
The Merchandise Planner must be an effective team player, possessing the ability to build positive working relationships with associates at various levels and cross functional areas of the organization
The successful candidate must be highly organized and self motivated
This individual must be able to work well in a dynamic, fast paced environment. He/she must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while still achieving agreed upon deadlines
This Merchandise Planner is responsible for quantitative information necessary to support the team and the business objectives. This person must possess strong analytical skills: the ability to gather and manipulate data from a broad range of sources, analyze and summarize the data to arrive at informed and effective decisions. Advanced capabilities in Excel are critical
2-4 years of relevant work experience in (DTC) Merchandise planning
MS Excel advanced knowledge

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Provides Merchant partner with “what-if” proposals that quantify upside opportunities & risks & has the ability to make compelling & persuasive cases for proposals that are grounded in sound facts or assumptions
Anticipates potential obstacles & works with Merchant partner to establish contingency plans
Ensures broad business strategies & objectives are translated into specific “local” objectives & plans
Presents financial information in a concise, clear & confident manner in support of quarterly buys & monthly MPC meetings
Synthesizes large, complex data sets into major points & issues that readily facilitate decision-making
Continually examines product successes & failures to extract key lessons

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and maintain plans to support sound financial strategies
Manage OTB/Inventory
Analysis
At least 2 years of Retail Merchandise Planning experience is required
Has applied systems, numeric and analysis aptitude in previous positions
Good leadership skills

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create Strategic Plans that support brand financial goals
Forecast in-season demand, managing inventory, markdowns and receipt needs based on business results
Prepare and present seasonal buys that support financial plans and merchandising strategies
Perform ad-hoc sales and inventory related analysis
Basic understanding with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a Retail Merchandising and Planning Department
Reports to Sr. Merchandise Planner

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

The Planner is responsible for establishing demand forecasts using various projections, market feedback and historical data
Responsible for driving the business to profitable and sustainable growth by planning detailed sales, inventory levels and margin dollars for a department
Work cross functionally with Merchandisers and Allocators to develop pre-season buy plans and architecture (including receipt flow and styles/choices)
Ability to influence business partners with logic, reason and facts; must be able to stay open to new ideas or ways of thinking
Develop and analyze any necessary revision of sales, inventory, and margin projections based upon business strategies, reconciling both bottoms up and tops down analysis
Actively participate in thorough weekly review of the business with Merchandise and Allocation teams to monitor the business and react to risks and opportunities
Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross functional partners to ensure proper support and coordination of merchandise issues, recommending action and communicating needs for meeting business objectives
Communicate department level objectives, strategies and issues (as appropriate) to Manager along with supporting analysis and action plans to achieve them
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through high level analytical and problem solving capabilities
Prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast paced environment
Visit stores on a regular basis to ensure strong understanding of store environment and competitive landscape
Actively participate in training and coaching of peers and new associates
Reports to Manager of Merchandise Planning
Preferably 3 – 4 years of buying or merchandise planning experience, preferably with a apparel specialty retailer
Advanced skills with Excel, Access and working knowledge of retail math and/or cost accounting
Must posses excellent organizational, prioritization and communication skills with a strong attention to detail

Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze a problem skillfully, formulate a logical rationale for the decision and take action
Proficiency with Excel and aptitude for learning technical applications/solutions
Bachelors degree or work equivalent
1-3 years of retail planning, buying, or allocation experience

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop weekly sales, markdown and receipt plans at the class and sub class level based on partnership with the Buying Organization regarding trend and assortment coupled with historical performance
Develop and manage adhoc reporting to support recommendations in sub-class plans. This may include reporting/managing below subclass as necessary to support business strategy
Weekly department meetings
Company strategy meeting
CFO partner for buying group to ensure delivery of team financial goals including development/reforecasting sub-class plans, assortment planning, vendor planning, key item planning, MD management, and ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities, and risk management
Minimum of 5+ year’s experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial analysis, buying

Assortment Merchandise Planner, Handbags Resume Examples & Samples

Define range for sales, inventory and space parameters that aligns to the overall strategic, financial and space targets
Utilize the methodology of inventory management to manage the Open to Buy; considers the promotional calendar and its impact on the merchandise plan
Review the details of the purchase orders and makes adjustments to ensure optimal configuration for case packs to meet vendor constraints, maximize sales opportunities, and minimize markdowns
Ability to identify best practices/efficiencies/automations and communicates them to benefit the entire planning group

Store Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze store performance at defined product levels and develop sales and inventory plans to support specific strategic objectives linked to the Merchandise Plan
Prepare and participate in store planning Pre-season, Hindsight, and Monthly Merchandise Plan Review activities and all related prep discussions
Develop and manage bottom’s up and store level plans giving consideration to store specific insight to ensure that store plans reflect the strategic direction of the sub-class, trends, and seasonal transition
Store plans would be developed and managed with input of Store Planning and Allocation leadership within predefined product planning parameters, and with feedback from stores to ensure store plans aligned with district or market area opportunity
Support the store planning team to ensure delivery of both team and cross-functional goals. This should include the delivery of team financial targets, the development/re-forecasting of store/sub-class plans, and conducting ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities and minimizing risk
Ad-hoc analysis may require communication with field to provide support on store specific needs
Develop and manage reporting to support recommendations of store plans. This may include reporting/managing below subclass as necessary to support business strategy
Participate in quarterly store/market visits in partnership with the store’s team (Regional/District Managers), focusing on merchandise content/mix, an assessment of market opportunities/risks and an evaluation of the market(s) against current profiles
Conduct detailed quarterly hindsight review designed to identify product opportunities or risks within the store and make the appropriate sales and inventory recommendations to drive store performance
Advanced Retail Math concepts
Strong technical skills
Some knowledge of capacity or fixture planning

Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Complete global sales and inventory analysis and provide feedback on growth opportunities, key item strategies and inventory management solutions
Complete analysis of seasonal global buys summarizing key investment and assortment strategies
Prepare communications regarding global assortment direction
Prepare global markdown/carryover lists
Prepare strategy presentations for global Marketing, Product Presentation, Creative Services, Training teams, and other cross functional partners
Support VP in creation of global competitive analysis

Shoes Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Secures that the global demand is covered with the appropriate inventory level
Exploits analytical, marketing, sales and product knowledge to detect business trends and to effectively right-size the future stock on-hand
Partners with Retail companies and Merchandise Managers to set Core Product/Line targets that sustain corporate margin and turnover objectives
Supports Retail companies to ensure consistency between seasonal buy and global seasonal/carryover mix, function/color contributions, etc
Manages the Monthly Merchandise Planning meetings to propose reorders and evaluate issues & opportunities
Develops accurate reorders, inclusive of timing, delivery, sizing, and mix, through robust projections of sales, markdowns, receipts and inventory
Constantly interacts with Retail companies, assists them with data and analysis, draws conclusions about opportunities and liabilities, and follows through to execution
Makes consolidation/reallocation recommendations to Regions and Stores to optimize Inventory efficiency
3+ years of experience in merchandise planning/buying in the Luxury business
Independence, ability to work with strict deadlines and to deliver against set objectives
Solid analytical ability
Strong capability to work effectively with diverse teams
Fluent in English. Italian and/or French is a plus

Junior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Carry-out weekly monitoring of sales, markdowns, mark ups and retail price
Prepare and review seasonal Open-to-Buy (OTB)
Collaborate with buyers to prepare optimal stock assortments and follow-up on basic replenishment
Maintain and review buyer’s grids based on store contribution
Prepare end-of-season recap (post mortem)
Review the on-order pre-distribution report to ensure that store inventories are well balanced
Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting major and CA with 3 to 5 years experience in a public auditing firm or industry
Strong computer knowledge (Word, Excel)
Ability to work under pressure and grow in a fast paced environment

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Working directly with Buyer as a financial business partner on assigned categories on maximizing sales plan, item development and business component
Contributing to the assortment plan reviewing purchase quantities and IMU for all business components
Developing, presenting and managing the OTB sales forecasts, inventory levels, business component sales forecast, bottoms up forecast, etc
Forecasting the monthly bottoms up process and maintaining weekly updates
Identifying and placing purchase orders for reorder items. Planning the rotation on a specific day. Forecasting sales potential to attain sell outs. Meeting weekly with Buyers, Directors and Show Planners to review business strategies. Advising the Buyer on inventory management issues
Managing and directing one or more Show Planners, including execution of business strategy via on-air show
Extensive knowledge and experience in analyzing data
Knowledge and understanding of the HSN strategy, our performance against plan and the reasons we are or are not meeting our plan
6-10 years related experience
Must be able to think both globally/strategically as well as tactically
Strong ability to think creatively and solve problems with unique solutions
Ability to translate findings from analysis into business strategy
Ability to articulate business strategies and be assertive in communication decisions
Ability to remain flexible and willing to change strategies as business needs dictate
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Access
Ability to create, modify and maintain databases
Ability to create reports from databases
Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook (ex. Creating and formatting formulas, links, graphs, charts and presentations)
Experience using and inventory tracking tool (i.e. - Retek)
Experience using an inventory maintenance tool
Experience using an inventory planning tool (i.e. - Arthur)

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare pre-season Original Plans; financial sales, gross margin, and inventory, consistent with the company's top-down goals, to be used in development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support line development and buying needs
Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and merchandise goals
Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives
Work closely with the buyer(s) to review in season product trends and performance, develop revised projections, and recommend adjustments to the season's plan to maximize sales and profitability
Present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Planning and Allocation executives
Provide fiscal control through analysis and management of markdowns and purchase orders. Identify risks and opportunities to maximize profits
Partner with internal business partners to communicate financial merchandising plans and strategies to support the financial objectives
Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
Take on special projects that enhance the merchandising and planning processes and/or lead to opportunities for increased profitability
Complete hindsight analysis to highlight opportunities for future plans and strategies
Develop processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent required
Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) preferred
4-5 years prior planning experience from a specialty or department store
In-depth knowledge of retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis
Arthur Planning experience preferred
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Travel is required, including the potential for international travel
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop original financial plans at the Division, Department, Class and MLID level to include sales, inventory, markdowns, gross margin and turn rate. Both bottoms up and top down methods are utilized based on specific area
Create conceptual assortment plans seasonally that support financial plans. Reconcile Buyer's detailed assortment plan with merchandise plan. Adjust assortment and financial plans throughout season as related to store performance and OTB reforecast
Provide Buyer with market trip plan to include dollars and units as related to OTB reforecast, receipt plan and store needs
Provide unit and dollar plans for core and replenishment programs. Ensure adequate stock position for these classifications of product, communicating concerns, patterns of business and store needs to Buyer
Plan and monitor new and remodeled stores. Execute plan by managing sales and inventory to receipt flow and reacting to needs on a weekly basis in conjunction with the Buyer
Conduct analysis by store to identify growth opportunities or disparities. Develop actionable strategies with business partners to maximize sales and gross margin opportunities and minimize loss
Execute initiatives for corporate programs (i.e. Sunbelt, High Density, Focus) as needed. Develop plan, investigating and determining issues to the store level
Determine store clusters, attributes, volume groups, and eligibility based on product performance results and analysis
Manage store performance element of NSB system to develop and drive plans by location, utilizing sales history and the above mentioned variables
In partnership with Buyer, hold monthly strategic review meetings to include Planning Manager, DMM and Store Analyst, to discuss overall strategy for current shipping period, identify exception styles, current and additional needs and assortment plan review
Participate in annual corporate business strategy presentations in regards to financial planning, seasonal programs and BOEC updates
Participate as needed in vendor meetings, accompany Buyer on some market trips, and monthly store visits (intra and inter state travel)
College Degree in a related field is preferred
Three to five years of work related experience is preferred
Prior computer experience is required
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word is preferred
Prior computer experience with one or more retail planning systems (NSB, Arthur, MMS)

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Leverages sales trend information at the classification, vendor, category and item level to project sales for both mid- and long term, getting ahead of the purchase lead times thus providing sales-driving direction to Buyers
Manages monthly markdown forecasting and allocation in partnership with Buyers to drive sales, improve clearance sell-thru and eliminate slow moving merchandise on a timely basis
Undertakes special projects designed to drive sales and/or improve profitability as assigned by Business Manager and/or Buyer

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Producing ad hoc reporting to reveal emerging trends in the business
Participating in ongoing process improvement
Maintaining strong relationships with business partners – buyers, supply chain managers, allocators, and others. Our is a team-oriented environment
5 or more years of planning experience with a large, multi-unit retailer
A proven history of using strong analytic skills to solve problems and drive results

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyzes sales and shipments to forecast future demand & build ideal merchandise plans for accounts
Works with sales to identify product opportunities to drive sales and ensures objectives are met within the merchandise plan
Works with design providing sku outline that will drive the merchandise plan
Ensures that merchandise plans are in line with budget targets
Participates in costing process providing strategy details on how to achieve margin goals
Works with sales and accounts to sell in & manage merchandise/assortment vision
Reviews market buys to ensure that account has purchased goods as planned teaming with sales/accounts to reconcile any variances
Manages account/mgmt updates to assure updated projections by style/color are communicated to production to secure capacity, project fabrics and project costs
Analyzes in season product sales performance against product performance plans and provides recommendations on any issues that need to be addressed

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manages the OTB money and works to support merchants’ product selections in order to drive a positive margin
Manages monthly core vendor performance and assist merchants in evaluating issues and opportunities
Partners with Director of Planning, Buyers and Divisional Merchandise Managers to develop long-range seasonal targets; ensures division alignment to these goals
Re-forecasts financial projections based on changes in business strategy, business climate and receipt flow
Maintains profiles of standard reports and continually ensures the merchants are maximizing the effectiveness of new tools
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in merchandise planning or equivalent, preferably in a specialty retail environment
Passion for numbers and product
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with Merchandising to identify sales opportunities through effective strategic planning
Collaborate with Brand Senses, Merchandising, and Inventory Management to create seasonal/weekly floorset plans
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required
3-5+ years merchandising, planning, buying or equivalent experience preferred
1-2 years management experience preferred, but not required
Highly motivated self-starter with a sense of ownership and an ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or University in Retail Merchandising or related field
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and mathematical skills – previous experience with retail math is preferred

Global Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Drives for global leverage; fosters global brand stewardship; demonstrates cultural competence
Acts entrepreneurially to solve problems; executes innovation and change; learns and adapts
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partners, mainly the cross-functional team; identifies/influences critical stakeholders
Ability to influence cross functional partners and region counterparts

Associate Merchandise Planner, Women s Polo Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for all selling analyses and presentations
Responsible for SKU tracking and Reporting
Continue to find and drive operational efficiencies for GFE+ system
Manage GFE+ assistant
Assist in building seasonal roadmaps that outline key initiatives
Partner with Product Merchants and Divisional Merchants on seasonal growth levers
Partner with Product Merchants and Production in finding margin opportunity
Partner with VP Operations on Sample Management
Support leadership in creation of Senior Management meeting material
Support in analysis and summary of ‘special projects’ as directed by leadership
Support Merchandising Website and Blog maintenance and growth
Assist in brand administrative functions, as directed

Merchandise Planner, Women s Polo Resume Examples & Samples

Exemplify strong communication skills. Expect to deliver strong presentations which include financial information and business strategies. Able to tailor level of detail in presentations to reflect the audience (i.e. cross functional team or Senior Management)
Able to reflect appropriate sense of urgency and determine the proper business partners to resolve problems and share information
Foster relationships with other members of the cross functional team i.e. merchants, account planning and sales teams

Senior Merchandise Planner Distributor Resume Examples & Samples

Manages the open-to-buy process and inventory levels at the corporate/regional and store level to ensure maximum merchandise in stocks and stock turns. Oversees order placement and tracking to ensure timely receipt of merchandise
Prepares inventory projections. Monitors sales, receipts, and markdowns and adjusts forecasts as appropriate
Collaborates with Distribution Centers and Systems Support to shorten leadtimes and optimize Economic order Quantity (EOQ)
Effectively communicates with store personnel and vendor community regarding in stock concerns and min/max levels, utilizing the Store Management Utility Database, Auto-Replenishment Master Form and other reporting tools as necessary
Fosters a growth environment that promotes professional development of the Planners and Asst Planners and their business. Sets the example for development of subordinate staff. - Performs other related duties as assigned
Works under the supervision of the DMPRM. Operates independently within the framework of NEXCOM policies, procedures and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures or unusual circumstances
Developing seasonal financial plans
Preparation of inventory projections
Monitoring and maintenance of sales, inventory levels and stock turns
Review and analysis of sales, inventory and profit trends
Database/spreadsheet software applications, and
Supervisory responsibility of human resources

Assistant Merchandise Planner Menswear Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze historical and in-season selling to guide and determine classification plans for both Key items and Fashion concepts
Assist with projection management from initial pre-planning, stage thru line opening
Demonstrate proactive communication between the Merchandising, Account Planning, and Sales teams
Support Account planning process to develop and deliver strategic by account detailed plans that will drive mutually beneficial results
Analyze historical and in-season selling to guide and determine strategic plans by account and brand
Partner with Merchandising and Planning to ensure account strategies are consistent with the overall brand strategies
Balance inventory ownership and account demand to maximize inventory efficiency and deliver inventory results needed
Assist in developing the seasonal strategies based on product flow and classification percent by delivery. Duties will involve analyzing historical bookings and selling
Creation of seasonal master assortment plans to be used in preparation for seasonal Account Planning
As required, participate in preseason merchandising meetings and workshops to understand merchandise direction, fashion flow and rig selection
Participate in Merchandising War Room meetings and take all notes pertaining to merchandise strategies
Merchandise Planning Process
Work with VP of Merchandise Planning to review Scorecard and confirm that sku needs are met for each classification and delivery
Develop and update Merchandising Initiatives to be used by Sales during Line Opening
Initiatives include Overall Brand strategy, Concept Flow, Classification Strategies, and Key items and pricing strategies
Analysis and Reporting Process
Assist in the preparation of reports which recap and reconcile each season’s bookings based on Fashion and Classic Product. These reports include classification %s, bookings by concept in units and dollars, delivery flow, major key items by model and delivery
Support in season selling recaps by brand and account
Collaborate with Merchandising and Account Planning to ensure Account plans tie to Corporate strategic merchandise direction, and that Account needs are communicated to Merchandising
Set up Showrooms for seasonal sales meetings
Partner with Production and assist as needed in maintaining updated and accurate projections

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop store merchandise plans
Conduct store analysis and communicate results with appropriate personnel
Train Assistant Planners
Develop store and Buyer communications
Manage basic item stock levels through replenishment system maintenance
Execute purchase order allocations
Execute store to store transfers
FourYear College Degree and 3 years merchandise planning experience or successful completion of Beall’s Management Training Program
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of merchandise planning principles, practices and procedures
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Team player with positive attitude. Self-motivated and energetic
Responsive to continually changing retail environment
Computer experience including planning & allocation systems, spreadsheet and word processing applications

Store Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Store plans would be developed and managed with input within predefined product planning parameters, and with feedback from stores to ensure store plans aligned with district or market area opportunity
Support the planning & allocation team to ensure delivery of both team and cross-functional goals. This should include the delivery of team financial targets, the development/re-forecasting of store/sub-class plans, and conducting ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities and minimizing risk
Participate in store/market visits in partnership with the store’s team (Regional/District Managers), focusing on merchandise content/mix, an assessment of market opportunities/risks and an evaluation of the market(s) against current profiles
Complete store size analysis and size pack recommendations
Create and manage excel tool to complete store planning work
Create and manage store planning process
Complete and analyze volume groups and sku counts by volume group

Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Distribution Analyst to analyze store performance of merchandise to create appropriate clusters for regionalization of the buy and initial allocations
Analyze current trends and historical data to identify risks and opportunities at the sku level. Present findings to merchandise partners to communicate product opportunities, regional product needs and markdown strategies
Responsible for pre-season forecast and in season management of all on order and receipt flow to ensure that receipts meet open to buy strategy
Partner with stores to identify assortment needs and communicate to merchandising team
Collaborate with wholesale team to sell-off unproductive product and communicate with distribution center and stores on any RTVs
Manage the seasonal marketing maps and communicate with marketing team regional markets with marketing opportunities and any changes to inventory level on specific marketing styles
Participate in weekly cross functional meetings to discuss current business and create action plans
Forecast and present Open to Buy forecast monthly. Present financial results, forecasts and action plans to management and cross-functional partners including merchandising, planning and allocations

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Along with your Buying partner, manage the financial success of one or more departments by meeting sales, product margin and inventory productivity goals
During quarterly hindsight process, collaborate with Buyers to identify key learnings around assortment, inventory composition, pricing and promotions and recommend actions to be taken in subsequent quarters
Develop pre-season sales targets that support finance and marketing objectives for specified product categories
Design inventory strategies that balance the composition of new, replenishment and evergreen merchandise and support in-stock and turn objectives. Partner with Merchandise Planning Analyst to ensure that bottoms-up execution is in alignment with these strategies
Partner with Buyers to develop quarterly vendor plans that support creative vision, product and assortment strategies, and financial objectives
Recommend quarterly season code and markdown plans that maximize seasonal selling opportunities and minimize end of season markdowns
Re-forecast sales and inventory monthly and reconcile against revised tops down forecasts
Perform regular, in-season analysis to identify areas of risks and opportunity and create action plans to be communicated in weekly category performance reviews
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional team (buying, private label, marketing, finance, analytics and FC operations)

Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage 2 divisions within Mens and Kids, to drive sales and profit
Ensure SKU’s and purchase orders are raised based on confirmed seasonal buy. Ensure retail price changes are actioned on the system in line with authorised instructions
Review the weekly sales figures and undertake analysis and action as required to continually update forward buying forecasts. Identify trends which represent opportunities or risk to profit
Strong work ethic, both driven and flexible
Competent in Excel
Confident with numeracy skills
Organized with good attention to detail

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develops and maintains merchandise financial plans and forecasts at Department and Class by Channel and establishes and inventory targets and strategies, translating the merchandise strategy and vision into actionable plans with profitable results
Ensure Merchandise plans reconcile to company fiscal targets
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan; forecast in-season sales and inventory on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Reconcile merchandise plans to unit Style/Color Demand plans
Accurately assess financial risk associated with unproductive inventory and closeouts. Perform in-season discounting analysis to support exit strategies and related timing and execution with gross margin implications. Review and recommend items for markdown
Work with Merchandising to establish Initial Markup targets that reconcile to gross margin plans
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of all areas (Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, Sales, Inventory Planning, E-Commerce, and Finance)
Develops and proposes tactics in response to current business trends
Prepare hindsight analysis to identify opportunities for future plans and strategies
Analyze promotional effectiveness and make recommendations to guide future decisions
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, retail management, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience required
4+years in planning or forecasting field required
JDA, Enterprise Planning systems experience strongly preferred
Omni Channel experience strongly preferred
Experience in both cost and retail methods of accounting a strong plus
Collaborative, while able to influence and persuade
Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with both internal and external customers to handle situations with confidence and tact
Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects
Flexible, adaptable with the demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to make decisions within guidelines impacting a range of standard and non-standard matters
Able to solve complex problems with the ability to 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
Excellent PC skills including Word and Power Point, advanced Excel

Global Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with Global Merchants to manage the Merchandise Financial plans and the development of seasonal sub-category productivity plans and targets (assortment architecture) for assigned product categories
Develops a tops down global perspective on seasonal investment strategies which focus on monetizing key big ideas and seasonal themes
Accountable to “balance” Global Merchandising aspirations with solid foundations of “facts”, negotiating and delivering a solid global plan
Participate in major seasonal cross-functional integration points with both regional and global teams to ensure investment objectives are aligned
Leverages strong communication skills as the principal liaison between Global Merchandising, Regional Merchandise Planning, and Global Supply Planning
Identify and quantify new product and category growth opportunities
Assist Global Merchandising in strategic price management

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Execute and monitor “Open to Buy” plan, sales and margin plan of the assigned division
Responsible for ordering and shipments follow up with vendors and partner corresponding logistics flow
Perform sales forecasting model down to SKU level
Perform business analysis detailing category sales, margin performance, inventory turn etc. and recommend actions to boost up revenue for execution
Formulate and monitor the product assortment, refreshment plan, leveraging strategy with product developers
Partner with location planning team to execute product strategy in location perspectives
At least 3 years with relevant working experience
Strong communication skill, negotiation power and influencing skill
Good command of retail mathematics concepts, applications and statistical analysis with understanding of OTB, inventory management concept
Excellent Working knowledge of merchandise system, data mining and spreadsheet

Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyzes business performance and recommends financial strategies to drive merchandise strategy across categories; uses the appropriate reports and metrics to drive analysis
Develops weekly sales, markdown and receipt plans at the class and sub class level based on partnership with the Buying Team regarding trend and assortment; utilizes historical and current sales trend information
Acts as project manager for ad hoc projects; system implementations and updates, merchandise initiatives, etc
Provides leadership, insight and results in meetings or discussions regarding the financial strategy, pre-season plan or forecast: i.e., Pre-Season Planning Review, Merchandise Plan Review
Prepares for and participates in business meetings to ensure the financial plan aligns with the Merchandising strategy. Holds buying team accountable to make adjustments to meet business need and/or financial responsibility
Manages the financial plans for buying group and coordinates sub-class plan strategies with their partnership
Builds relationships with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Finance, Sales and Operations and Buyers across categories to drive strategy and manage the business
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial analysis, buying
B.S. degree in Business or Marketing, preferred

Specialty Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Plan core and fashion styles to ensure the flow of receipts supports the current and future business
Manage seasonal inventory and make recommendations in regards to markdowns or promotions
Ability to analyze retail business at a macro/micro level

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in Retail/Merchandise Inventory Planning
Experience in Retail/Merchandise Inventory Planning for a Direct To Consumer organization, a plus
Experience working with global merchandise manufacturers a plus
Advanced Excel skills and a high proficiency with all Microsoft Office

Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Independently manage Monday morning reporting, ad hoc reporting, backorder notifications, linking, re-forecasting, and DTC planning tool SKU management
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and partner w/cross functional partners to ensure on-time delivery of newness through the in-stock report
Plan and manage an area of responsibility through entire product life cycle; including creating pre-season plans, presenting plans during investment review, and managing monthly open to buy
Build a team relationship with cross-functional business partners
Assist in the resolution of customer service and inventory issues
Partner with Merchants and Ecommerce to review catalog proofs and ensure prominently featured collections have proper on hand and on order inventory

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Director of Merchandise Planning to establish overall business and assortment strategies for each product line managed
Partner with wholesale planning to accumulate retail selling and wholesale shipment history
Prepare key item performance reports using in-season selling, identify trends and risks and present to Management
Assist in preparing assortment plans by season, brand and category for each market
Assist Director of Merchandise Planning in preparing and presenting Quarterly Hindsight Presentation Meetings
Prepare prior season analysis using Macys & Micro-strategy portals
Maintain style attribute database for Product lines managed
Utilize NPD reports to provide competitive analysis. ?

Merchandise Planner, Kids Resume Examples & Samples

Merchandise Plan Review (by category)
Style / Line review meetings
Support cross-functional partners through articulate communication and coordination of sub-class plan strategies

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Along with your buying partner, manage the financial success of one or more departments by meeting sales, product margin and inventory productivity goals
During quarterly hindsight process, collaborate with buyers to identify key learnings around assortment, inventory composition, pricing and promotions and recommend actions to be taken in subsequent quarters
Partner with buyers to develop quarterly vendor plans that support creative vision, product and assortment strategies, and financial objectives

Merchandise Planner & Analyst, Rod & Tackle Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze and report Catalog, Web and Retail Merchandise sales data for business trends and performance analysis, and develop business driving strategies from a multi-channel viewpoint
Partner with the Product Development team to plan out new product development based on customer and industry trends, and opportunities identified as a result of internal sales trends, successes and failures
Work with internal partners to develop plans at the monthly, quarterly and yearly level that are aligned with Green Book financial reporting, channel level sales and gross profit plans, and inventory buying plans
Act at the lead between the various stakeholders in the Rod and Tackle family to ensure that plans and strategies are timely, accurate, aligned, and clearly communicated up and across the Rod and Tackle organization
Manage the schedule and develop the tool for completing multi-channel gross margin on a seasonal basis for hunting and fishing
Develop an integrated approach to planning our Dealer, UK and Guide/Product Ambassador businesses
Analyze sales data and the wider market for business trends and work with merchandising to draw conclusions and make recommendations to support the line planning process at the category, subcategory, product family and product levels
Provide weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting to support monthly manager’s and alignment meetings, product line planning sessions, and merchandising planning meetings
Strong skills in MS Excel and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
Great verbal and written communication skills and a track record of working collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Product knowledge of fly fishing and wingshooting highly desirable but not required
AS/400 knowledge and Business Objects knowledge a plus, but not required
BA/BS from a 4 year program in a quantitative field, business or marketing-related major preferred

Associate Merchandise Planner, ABG Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze performance to develop a financial plan. This includes initial plan and in-season forecast of the following metrics: sales, inventory, receipts. Additional focus and analysis around calculated metrics (markdowns, margin, AUR, etc)
In-season re-forecasting of sales and communication of recommended supporting action
Item and Vendor plan should yield a recommendation for purchase order management (receipts)
Including initial style set-up, flow and exit strategy to the style/color level for core items
Verifying the inventory model and item plan are aligned from an inventory and rate of sale perspective
Prepare and conduct a regular review meeting to insure Buyers’ Intent and verify cross-functional alignment on rate of sale and inventory parameters
Maintain flow for proper store and DC in-stock levels on all planned items
Align with Merchandise Planner and Buyer to ensure item and vendor plans fit within the total category open to buy parameters
Prepare and participate in the following meetings
Monday Business Reviews
Pre-season Planning
Hindsight
Monthly Merchandise Plan Review (including all related prep discussions)
Cross-functional communication with Store and Merchandise Planning, Allocation and Buying functions, through articulate communication and coordination of item level plan strategies
Perform item/vendor/attribute analysis, as needed, on emerging trends
Ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities and risk management
Strong collaboration skills cross functional, field and external partner
3-5 years’ experience in related fields: merchandise planning, allocation, buying, or financial analysis preferred
Advanced PC skills with knowledge of JDA Enterprise Planning, Excel, and reporting tools (PA, Business Objects)
Strong statistical/analytical skills, including data retrieval, organization, presentation and summary
Ability to interact with team members and cross functional partners at all levels
Self-motivated with ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision
Knowledge of retail math concepts is required
Experience in retail planning/buying is required
Experience working with Arthur Planning systems is preferred
BA or BS in Business or related field or equivalent work experience preferred

Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Retail OTB: Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Retail OTB. Partner with the Retail Store Operations and Finance work groups to tie all forecasting to company-wide goals and accountability
Guide the merchandising team, utilizing historical data and current trends, to capitalize on new opportunities, and identify risks. Communicate opportunities and risks to key business partners including merchandising, finance, marketing, visual, and brand leaders
Create seasonal buy strategies and assortment plans by product category and communicate/partner with the buying staff to appropriately project product potential and life cycle
Identify product consolidation and transfer opportunities based on product performance and intended life cycle
Design and implement Retail Planning and Allocation Solution as a Business Matter Expert. Utilize user interface needs to assist in the initial design, run test scenarios and data sets to test accuracy, implement, and train future users on methods and mechanics of the chosen solution
2 years combined planning and/or allocation experience in a fast-paced 50+ store retail company
Knowledge of production flow and operations
Exceptional problem solving /decision making skills
Requires sales, inventory turn and gross margin experience
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook
A keen eye for fashion/trend analysis
4 years allocation/planning experience
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field

Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in cross-functional initiatives to develop processes and systems to support the forecasting, replenishment and allocation activities necessary to support the business
Recommend strategies to maximize business by department and/or location
Take part in Quarterly Guidance, and communicate the retail reforecast with other Columbia Business Units
Participate in line reviews
Travel to stores as needed with cross functional team

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create seasonal, monthly and weekly plans and forecasts for sales, inventory, markdowns and gross margin. Monitor performance and partner with buying team to develop financial strategies to achieve plans
Recap business by classification, style, color and size and create best seller/hindsight reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to allow for thorough analysis of the business
Produce weekly reports recapping sales, inventory and gross margin vs. plan and projection by department, classification and by door
Must have 3+ yrs. Experience in Retail Planning, Store Planning and/or allocation
Handbag/Accessories background preferred but not required

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Master’s degree with 2-4 years of experience
Minimum-Bachelor in statistics with 5-7 years, or Master’s degree
Preferred-Master’s Degree 10+ years’ experience with 2-4 management experience 2-4 years, or master degree
Senior Statistician to learn statistical techniques and supervise other personnel doing that analysis, demographer or economist to understand how data is compiled (built) along with limitations, personnel manager for experience in handling hiring/firing/personal issues. The person should have some experience in the concepts of strategic planning to understand requirements in setting the direction of a company, operations issues of managing resources across the company to build company capabilities such as integrated campaign management tools and tactical execution of components of campaigns such as correctly identifying customers for controlled testing across the environment without contaminations by competing promotions

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with Merchandising to identify sales opportunities based on regional selling through effective strategic planning
Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence assortment strategies and recommend future purchases
Provide visibility to current and future in-stock levels for Franchise stores
Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a department/third party brand level in our planning system based on changes in trend, strategy, receipts or business climate
Provide visibility to current and future in-stock levels for Third Party on DTC and in stores
Provide in season selling and hindsight reports to cross functional partners that highlight the selling differences by region and opportunities
Present financial plans to finance leadership on a quarterly basis
High level of intellectual curiosity and a passion for driving business/financial results
Must perform well in high pressure situations, balance competing priorities, and demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

2 years retail experience desired, at least 4 years work experience in an analytical field desired
Possesses an ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them
Strong trend analysis and problem solving skills

Assortment Merchandise Planner, Women s Resume Examples & Samples

Utilize historical trends with forecasts to make sales, receipt and markdown recommendations
Evaluate the generated sales and receipt plan by week for the individual CCs for the phase being planned; reviews the metrics for each CC and makes necessary changes
Demonstrates curiosity and initiative to proactively seek information that will impact decisions and communicates them to the appropriate cross functional partners
Understanding of AP system and reporting capabilities

Specialty Merchandise Planner, Kate Spade Resume Examples & Samples

Develop seasonal budgets and flow by month
Forecast sales weekly and present at monthly forecast meeting
Analyze weekly selling results
Develop hindsight and market preparation
Partner with buying to build assortment ownership plans
Key business partner: buying group, allocation, store planning
5+ years of prior retail planning or merchandising experience in a retail environment
Excellent time-management and organization skills
JDA/EP experience a plus
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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Review with Merchandise Planner historical data and current trends to forecast future projections while identifying risks and opportunities
Publish weekly business reporting and provide analysis on trends and recommendation
Facilitate ongoing communication with merchandising teams

Merchandise Planner, Women s Polo Resume Examples & Samples

Challenge receipt flow: purchases and cancellations
Prioritize and direct multiple activities
Highly organized and detail-oriented

Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop weekly sales, markdown, promotional and receipt plans at the class and sub class level based on partnership with the Buying organization regarding trend and assortment coupled with historical performance
Pre Merchandise Plan Review
Participate in business meetings to ensure that the financial plan aligns with the merchandising strategy: i.e
Support both the Store Planning and Allocation functions, thru articulate communication and coordination of sub-class plan strategies
Collaboration with ABG and STM executive team
Advanced skills in Excel, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and JDA Enterprise Planning
Operational experience with leased/outsourced retail models a plus

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Building annual plans that reflect multiple years of historical trends, evaluation of merchant initiatives, and granular level analytics
Creating monthly forecasting that clarifies why sales, inventory, and markdowns may vary from planned levels and recommends strategies for change
Proficiency with retail math
Mid- to high-level Excel skills

Senior Manager, Global Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Strong aptitude with retail math and forecasting methodology
High level of analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes
Proven experience in building and/or managing a team
Confident, hard-working employee who is committed to achieving excellence
Ability to assess technical concepts and provide multi-dimensional action items to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
Proven ability to lead a team / prior management experience
7-10 years of experience in planning, buying, replenishment or other related field

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Leadership of a small team
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and take initiative to achieve results
Strong and effective communication skills to all stakeholders and senior management
Excellent Excel skills
Retail experience and/or knowledge

Merchandise Planner, Women s Wholesale Resume Examples & Samples

Strategic Financial Planning Process
Collaborate with Account Planning and Sales to prepare the financial class plans
Validate all finalized class plans with VP Merchandise Planning prior to building assortments
Build well-structured assortment plans based on target classification and financial goals
Develop pre-season blank line plans, and work with Merchandising to apply product rankings, and balance assortment plans
Ensure that all assortments meet target metrics such as class mix and receipt flow by Account and climate
Develop estimate of total units by style to be purchased for each delivery period
Establish seasonal sku targets and ensure that sku plans are achieved
Support and partner with Replenishment team as needed
Analysis and Forecasting Process
Use key business reports to perform weekly/monthly performance analysis; monitor sales, and inventory levels
Participate in weekly business discussions covering the following topics
Top line sales and sales trends
Best and worst sellers
Assortment planning opportunities by door
Perform ad hoc reporting as required

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3-5 years experience in merchandise inventory planning, buying or forecasting in RETAIL
Experience working with both domestic and international merchandise manufacturer vendor base
Experience in forecasting, planning and replenishment systems

Assoc Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Build preseason financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level by season which ties to the companies’ sales, margin and turnover goals. Responsible for total departmental volume equal to or less than 5% of total channel or up to 4 plan levels
Review style color breadth and depth for each assortment to align key goals/metrics: unit sales, inventory, receipts, turn and margin expectations. Collaborate with Merchant and Inventory Analyst partners throughout the line build to ensure the assortment plan meets financial objectives
Analyze in-season merchandise performance at the departmental and item level. Re-forecast departmental sales, inventory and margin on a monthly basis to develop strategies to achieve plan
Prepare pre season promotional and markdown strategy through partnership with Merchandising. Analyze impact and effectiveness in season and make recommendations for future promotions and markdowns. Execute markdowns
Complete ad hoc reporting as needed to drive or react to the current or future business needs

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Build preseason financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level by season which ties to the companies’ sales, margin and turnover goals. Monitor performance in season. Maintain the open to buy. Recommend strategies to stay on plan
Provide style color breadth and depth targets for each assortment to align key goals/metrics: unit sales, inventory, receipts, turn and margin expectations. Collaborate with Merchant and Inventory Analyst partners throughout the line build to ensure the assortment plan meets financial objectives
Create and manage Key item ladder plans both pre and in season including managing receipt flow
Prepare pre season promotional and markdown strategy through partnership with Merchandising and Marketing. Analyze impact and effectiveness in season and make recommendations for future promotions and markdowns. Execute markdowns
Recommend sharing and transfer of inventory between stores and direct to maximize inventory investment
Develop specific reports to support the business and complete ad hoc reporting as needed to drive or react to the current or future business needs
Visits stores and reports on observations
Analyzes merchandise performance at the department and item level including sales and stock to identify problems and opportunities

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor Degree or industry experience required
At least 3 years of multi store merchandising/planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required
Must have excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel. JDA, MMS, or AS400 a plus or some equivalent inventory management program
Proactive thinker/self-starter

Merchandise Planner, Retail Resume Examples & Samples

Develop preseason sales, margin and inventory turn plans that support Under Armour Retail major growth strategies at the department and key item level
Develop seasonal plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective
Publish weekly business reporting and provide expert analysis on trends and recommendation
Support an environment that fosters respect for the ideas of others as well as ongoing collaboration to execute business strategy
Lead special projects and business opportunities on behalf of the Planning team

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for building strong financial plans within assigned categories focusing on key business metrics including Global Net Sales, IMU, Receipts, Inventory and Gross Profit
Contributes to the Assortment Plan by partnering with buying lead on the development and in season management of Today’s Specials, Key Items, and Digital Drivers
Demonstrates leadership through interactive participation during weekly business strategy reviews with Buyers, Directors/VPs and Show Planners
Responsible for building and managing strategic live OnAir shows focusing on item variety, net sales, inventory sell through, and gross profit to drive both OnAir and OffAir metrics
Managing markdowns and retail reduction plan
Developing, presenting, and managing the OTB OnAir and OffAir sales forecasts, receipts forecast, inventory levels, and gross profit
Develops monthly Bottom’s Up Plan for assigned categories for both OnAir and OffAir focusing on Net Sales, Item Sell through, and Gross Profit

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years related experience
Knowledge of Arthur Allocation software preferred
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skills
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in Pre-season Planning, Hindsight, and Monthly Merchandise Plan Review, and all related prep discussions
Prepare and participate in Monday Business review
Support merchandise planner with markdown management system and entire markdown process
Coordinate with cross function partners on product review and unit letter entry and outdate management
Support merchandise planner with purchase order approvals (within Sarbanes-Oxley requirements)
Vendor/Attribute Planning - analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support vendor/attribute planning
Initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin, monthly re-forecasting, and purchase recommendations
Deliver insight, recommendations
Item Planning – support Planning Analyst communicating strategy, reviewing item level plans, coordinating communication between Buyers, Planners and Planning Analysts when needed
Ad-hoc reporting as needed to support the Business plan
Support both merchandise planner and buying team to ensure delivery of team financial goals including
Initial plan development and reforecasting sub-class plans with guidance from a merchandise planner
Develop sales, inventory, markdown and receipt plans either weekly or monthly at the class and sub class level based on inputs from the buyer/GMM regarding trend and assortment
Present plans at Merchandise Plan Review
Ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities, and risk management
Provide insight on business through cross functional communication and presentations
Analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support specific merchandise category. This includes hindsighting, initial plan development, monthly re-forecasting, MD management, and supporting buying group in assortment line review process with guidance from a merchandise planner
Any other essential function that may occur from time to time as directed by the supervisor
Proficient in Excel, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and Arthur Planning
3 years’ experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial analysis, buying

Typo-merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Lead the drive sales in a fast expanding international brand
Work closely with key stakeholders to maximise sales, analyse performance, optimise inventory, and create buying controls to effectively plan our product
Construct sales budgets using historical data and future trends
Attend and contribute in Weekly meetings, analyse sales and GP data against comparable sales at relevant level and make relevant recommendations and improvements
You will have a minimum of 4-5 years experience in delivering sales budgets and driving commercial outcomes
You will demonstrate strong leadership skills, have the ability to develop strong strategic partnerships and be able to think laterally
You have Experience in establishing financial budgets and strategy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must for developing strong cross functional relationships
You have the ability to plan for and execute negotiations on all merchandise related issues

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Sales Rep(s) to drive and execute key business decisions impacting the assigned Accounts
Provide leadership within team to manage effectively an open relationship with all cross functional partners (Sales, Business Support, Marketing, Central Planning and Category Management)
Communicate with Planning Manager and appropriate levels of the organization to recognize and raise issues or opportunities in a timely manner
This role is very analytical and involves in depth preparation of plans and the continuous monitoring of performance
This position requires a high level of competency in Business Intelligence, SAP and Planning Software
Partner with Sales Rep, and internal business partners (Category Management, Marketing, Central Planning, etc.) to gather all necessary inputs to create initial merchandise and assortment plans and strategies that support the overall financial objectives for both the account and Carhartt
Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a monthly level on a seasonal basis
Through analysis provide recommendations for the account, based on trending, point of sale information including sales, inventory, sell through, turn, and margin goals. Utilize aggregate internal data such as regional or channel information to explore potential opportunities for accounts elsewhere
Project lead for monitoring, generation and implementation of account store models, replenishment, assortment plans and performance trends to maximize Carhartt sales where POS data is available
Strategize, develop and present seasonal key style plans that support sales and merchandise goals
Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, turn and profit objectives. Create size profiles for assigned accounts seasonally
Complete hindsight analysis to highlight opportunities for future plans and strategies, including unanticipated causal factors and activities taken to enhance favorable results as well as those taken to minimize unfavorable results
Develop processes that build efficiencies and streamline work flow
Communicate plan constraints in conjunction with Special Services and Order Management as timely as possible with Sales Rep and Account
Report information on Plan Conversion, with a continuous focus on forecasting accuracy
Facilitate monthly business review meetings with assigned account or region to evaluate KPI’s
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Special Services, Central Planning, Order Management and Product Category Managers
Utilize Business Objects, SAP and Planning Solution in daily activities
Exude confidence and aptitude to clearly present and explain ideas to executives
Flexibility and responsiveness to new or special projects
Ability to multitask and meet customer deliverables within tight time frames

Merchandise Planner, Core Intimates Resume Examples & Samples

Create & maintain account OTB. Be able to negotiate seasonal sales, inventory and margin plans with retailers to get to an agreed upon goal. Be able to communicate risk or opportunity to internal partner and management team by updating weekly in season
Analyze / recommend by account quarterly margin settlement dollars with ongoing communication to sales partner and management team about variances to budget
Execute realistic seasonal shipping projections by strategically analyzing the business
Weekly analysis of item selling trackers / total sales by account by style/color. Create and analyze pricing ladders to maximize profitability by item
Track performance weekly in key doors and programs – communicate to teams to quickly react to affect trend. Always looking for in season opportunities
Seasonal review of store level product assortment and be able to give suggestions on how to capitalize on mix and breathe
Prepare seasonal strategy presentations to senior management teams. Meeting materials including topline strategies, sales plans, account histories, financial bridge by program, market share etc
5+ years of experience in retail/wholesale buying, sales or planning
Strong knowledge of retail math (OTB, Gross Margin, Markup, etc)
Ability to travel domestically
Strong PC Skills
Proficient in Excel & Power Point
Business acumen and creativity

Outlet Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop/input vendor and/or class plans that roll up to the departmental six month flow as appropriate,
Assist the buyer in focusing upon opportunities by providing a unique planner’s perspective
Generate weekly/monthly analysis by department, class, vendor and location to identify opportunities/liabilities and drive sales,
Recommend action plans based on analysis. Possible action plans would include the following: Cancel future on-order, MDs, re-orders, RTVs, assortment editing, re-distribution of future on-order, old age MDs, etc.,
Forecast MDs based on season promotional calendar
Allocate orders to maximize sales, GM% and turn, based on analysis and inventory targets by door
Allocate all distribute Pool Stock inventory to stores throughout the season
Provide recaps and analysis to aid in the buying process
3 years prior planning experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Director of Merch Planning to establish overall business and assortment strategies for each product line managed
Assist Director of Merch Planning in preparing and presenting Quarterly Hindsight Presentation Meetings
Prepare prior season analysis using Macy’s & Micro-strategy portals
Utilize NPD reports to provide competitive analysis
1-3 years merchandising, planning or analytical- related experience
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excel is a must
Demonstrate strong listening, written and communication skills
Organized, detail oriented- and accurate
Prior industry experience is preferred

Merchandise Planner, Women s Denim, Gap Brand Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for building the assortment that meets the framework targets inclusive of style/sku targets, in store dates, good/better/best framework, and season code (time on offer)
Partners with the Regional Inventory Management teams on delivering a comprehensive global hindsight to develop product and inventory strategies to service all global regions
Partners with Finance and Regional Inventory Management to create and manage to inventory budgets by quarter
Minimum 3 to 4yearsinventory management experience
Four year college degree or equivalent required

Associate Merchandise Planner, LA Resume Examples & Samples

Assist with the Merchandising team with the creation and implementation of seasonal line plans by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies
Assist in the development of price tiers and pricing architecture
Work in partnership with the Director of Merchandising and with Design to build balanced lines for Men’s and Women’s based on empirical data and sales analyses
Develops analytical models, systems, and processes to manage, measure, and evaluate retail performance
Manage and track seasonal sales orders ensuring optimal procurement levels
Analyzes historical data, current business trends, and management insight to develop accurate class financial forecasts
Develops pre-season assortment plans that tie back to the monthly procurement targets and financial budget plans
Track and monitor key items and growth opportunities by category and style
Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes
Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools
Must have three to five (3-5) years of merchandise planning experience in a retail or wholesale organization
Strong ability to interpret data
Ability to manage cross-functional relationships across multiple levels
Must be able to work and adapt in a face-paced working environment

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Formulate pre-season dollar, unit, markdown, receipt and GM plans for multiple departments, maximizing sales and margin
Recommend business strategies to increase gross margin while achieving sales and turn objectives
Recognize business trends and revise in-season plans as needed
Analyze business, developing spreadsheets, as necessary, and make recommendations for business improvements
Work in partnership with Buying team to create strategic vision and ensure sales and profit of departments are met and or exceeded
Bachelor’s degree or appropriate related experience
Three years merchandise assortment planning and forecasting experience; with two years allocation experience
Strong communication and partnering skills
Must be comfortable interacting with Senior Management level Executives
Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Pivot Table/VLOOKUP
Experience with planning software (commercial and/or proprietary)
Advanced retail math skills

Senior Merchandise Planner Distributor Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for determining the optimal order size, inventory levels and allocations needed to achieve merchandising and financial goals. -Collaborates with Distribution Centers and Systems Support to shorten leadtimes and optimize Economic order Quantity (EOQ)
Works under the supervision of the DMPRM. Operates independently within the framework of NEXCOM policies, procedures and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures or unusual circumstances. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required
Supervisory responsibility of human resources; Or similar responsible work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability within one or more operational or merchandising areas of non-appropriated fund or private sector retail management

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Driving sales and inventory turnover to maximize profitability; the coordination and review of merchandise assortments
Analyze the business and shares information with the replenishment team to support the accurate and timely replenishment of inventory for new and existing items in the assortment
Responsible for creating annual and seasonal sales and margin plans for all buyers
Work with the buyers to ensure current and future product mixes support merchandising and category goals
Ensure the effective governance of merchandise planning and policies for the development and delivery of sales, margin, inventory productivity, and additional financial metrics
Create strategies for merchandising process improvement to achieve better economies, efficiencies and management of operations
Establish and provide the buying departments with projections, seasonal buys and initial buy quantities as required by each business category
Post season analysis – Analyze the prior season’s performance and communicate wins and losses to the leadership team to help prepare for future seasons
Critical decision making - sales opportunities, markdowns, receipts, OTB, promotions, supplier analysis, RTV and rebate suggestions

Global Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3-5 years of industry experience or consulting/strategy experience
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced
Excellent written, verbal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Experience analyzing data and strong presentation and PPT skills

Global Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Related bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of industry experience or similar (i.e. consulting, strategy)
Demonstrated passion for product
Excellent written, verbal, presentation skills and the ability to communicate at all organizational levels
Experience analyzing data with data management a plus
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Tableau and SAS a plus

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze the results of promotions and markdowns; make recommendations to support business goals
5-8 years buying or planning experience; prior management experience
Demonstrated mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate point of view to senior management

Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure the success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding plans for sales volume, inventory turnover and gross margin
Create pre-season plans and in-season forecasts for multiple product classifications
Manage and maintain rolling operating financial forecast (OTB) in collaborating with buyers to secure business performance
Provide assortment plans to meet financial goals as well as satisfy client needs
Assess and evaluate risks and opportunities in a high-growth environment
Responsible for supplying business analyses as well as actionable recommendations to address business needs
Form strong working relationships with Buying team
Participate as a valued partner with Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams
Perform ad-hoc analysis based on historical performance, product attributes and customer attributes
Ensure appropriate coverage and inventory levels in basic and seasonal basic SKUs
Forecast receipt flow to ensure optimal inventory levels that balance liability and opportunity
Responsible for pulling customer data to formulate dimensional assortment targets
Participate in market buying trips as relevant

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze weekly/monthly sales and inventory data to identify opportunities and risks
Partners with sourcing team on ensuring we have the right inventory in-stock to support custom apparel business
Work in order management systems to create purchase orders to support replenishment
Partners with sourcing, development, and transportation teams to ensure on time delivery
Analyzes demand and provides recommends optimal inventory levels
Develop and deliver merchandise analysis to inform and guide decision making
Backorder management
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
2+ year experience in Planning, Allocation, Supply Chain or Merchandising
Detailed oriented, ability to multitask and follow up
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Excellent organization skills
Ability to meet deadlines, and adapt to change and maintain composure under pressure
Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients
Passion for sports a plus

Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

In partnership with management, develop, execute and communicate merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives
Manage store Open-to-Ship at the sub-department level; work closely with Inventory Analysts to ensure correct product flow to each store
Manage store capacities to achieve inventory turn and sales goals
Recap and analyze actual sales results by location to plan and forecast in-season business on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Profile target customer by location to ensure customer satisfaction
Assist in managing in-season Open to Buy
Review total financial plans with Planning Manager and Senior Management
Provide a variety of recaps to the team for the purpose of analyzing business and developing strategies
Communicate retail plan and strategies with other Columbia business units as necessary
Participate in concept meetings and line reviews
Some travel is required

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Microsoft Word/Excel Experience Required
AS/400 Software Experience Preferred
JDA Experience Preferred
Kodiak, Enterprise Planning Experience Preferred

Direct Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

In collaboration with merchandisers, create and analyze square inch analysis for each catalog title. Assess the results versus plan and last year results on various levels (e.g. by item, vendor, classification) and generate future plans
Create preseason category plans that meet the overall company financial targets
Develop style level plans for both new and re-listed merchandise by catalog season by color and size based on historical sales information, current business trends, and future category/brand plans
Manage the seasonal Open to Buy through accurately forecasting sales, markdowns and inventories. Participate in the OTB review sessions with the merchant team and executives. Identify opportunities and risks; communicate strategies to achieve plan
Responsible for ensuring replenishment styles in stock at all time. Provide forecasts/projections on these items to ensure they remain in stock
Analyze inventory projection reports to monitor sales trends and inventory levels and make suggestions for purchases or methods to reduce inventory as needed

Senior Merchandise Planner, E-commerce Resume Examples & Samples

Manage in-season E-commerce business by analyzing sales information in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and improve margins
Deliver or exceed budgeted volumes and profit goals
Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that support product and financial strategies
Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis
Work with Merchants /Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse
Foster a team environment in which information flows freely and decision making is based on a win-win philosophy; work towards desired outcomes by leveraging resources to achieve common organizational goals
Builds constructive and effective relationships with peers and cross functional partners
In partnership with cross functional team, ensure correct product pricing, markdown cadence and product flow to meet customers demands
3-5 years of Merchandise Planning or related financial/analytical experience, 1-2 years of experience in E-commerce
Business analysis and strategic/innovative thinking skills
Understanding of retail financial measurements

Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Holding direct responsibility for financial growth and development of all Show Stoppers, maximizing item strategy and reorders
Partnering with Buyers on initial development and in-season monitoring of category business sales plans
Developing, presenting and managing on a continuous basis the monthly grid item information
Planning the rotation on a specific day and forecasting sales potential to attain sell outs
Meeting weekly with Buyers, Directors and Show Planners to review business strategies. Advising the Buyer on inventory management issues
Understanding of the merchandising process and product lifecycle
Knowledge and understanding of the strategy, our performance against plan and the reasons we are or are not meeting our plan

Merchandise Planner Leather Goods Resume Examples & Samples

Allocate stock from Central to Regions on a daily basis, taking into account sales, stock levels, and market priorities,
Anticipate on retail demand variations (store openings, sales peak, seasonalities, warehouse closing…),
Ensure sufficient stock coverage in warehouses, and in stores,
Monitor understock & overstock situations to propose action plans to reduce them

Regional Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Perform quantitative analysis in support of buying decisions on assortments specific to franchise regions and partners needs
Identify regional/market level analysis and hind sighting that drive partner level investments
Partner with franchisees on monthly forecasts and business performance and provide internal business with regular analysis on performance
Partner with franchisees to align on basics forecasting and maintaining in-stock levels
Understands Country/Partner level nuances and competitive landscape to optimize business performance and opportunities
Support partnership with Franchisees to ensure the optimal investment mix each season and alignment on global assortment. ---Responsible for open-to-buy activities at the dept./class level for each partner and how they roll to the regional level
Partner with franchisee on determining seasonal OTB providing guidance on alignment with financial targets and long-range strategy
Provide Finance with guidance on contribution mix of franchisees OTB to ensure optimal retail math set and financial targets met
Support execution of in-season activities with Franchisees regarding forecasts, retail sales and investment plans
Consolidate information across all partners within the region and provide business unit-level forecast
Analyze pricing, margin, and product opportunities at the partner level
Forecast in-season sales and inventory and develop partner level strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks
Support development of Franchise Partners trading practices and execution of seasonal business strategies
Work with Merchandise planning on a prescriptive buy for key franchisees
Onboard new franchise team members on tools and processes that drive the planning model
Support new country launches and store openings by aligning on 1st year plans and financial expectations
Build Regional and Partner expertise by visiting markets
Possess a clear understanding of; ability to; and knowledge on how to impact, key financial measurements which could include; sales, gross margin, weeks on hand (WOH), weeks of supply (WOS), etc
Ability to articulate Gap Inc.'s (or similar) use of key financial measures, and how they are used in key systems/tools. Ability to teach the theory and application behind key financial measures and planning processes
Experience managing process analysis/improvement initiatives
Ability to be an independent problem solver, and excel in an environment without extensive resources and with high ambiguity
Consistently prioritize and manage departmental workload and processes to meet functions objectives
Ability to analyze and assess impact of decisions on department and cross-functional business partners. Proactively identify business issues and develop creative solutions
3-5 years work experience, preferable in Franchise Inventory Management

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create pre-season plans and in-season forecasts for multiple product departments
Manage and maintain rolling operating financial forecast (OTB) in collaboration with buyers to optimize business performance
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Collaborate with Merchandising in seasonal line planning process
Assess and evaluate inventory risks and opportunities in a high-growth environment
Responsible for in-season scenario planning as well as actionable recommendations to address business needs
Participate as a valued partner with Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Operations, Engineering and Analytics team

Ecomm Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and profitability at the style level up to the brand totals by site
Collaborate with Merchandise Managers to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities
Profile target customers and ensure high customer satisfaction in the site experience
Review total financial plans and drive open to buy with Merchandise Managers from the Site level down to the product class levels
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class, pre-season in the buy planning process
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season business on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Drive analysis and recommendations for all proposed promotions in conjunction with our cross-functional partners
Communicate retail plan and strategies with other Columbia Business Units as necessary
Participate in go-to-market meetings and line reviews
Monitor site experience and drive recommendations for the overall customer experience

Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create plans by department for sales, margin and inventory
Use a variety of metrics to evaluate performance of departments and categories
Analyze promotional events, influence development of promotional calendar
Ensure ordering for new boutiques delivers appropriate merchandise levels
Analytic strength and problem solving skills
Superior Excel and Planning System skills
Strong organizational skills, flexibility to multi-task and able to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create and analyze selling reports to identify risks and determine new business opportunities
Assist in building seasonal tiered assortment plans by product classification inclusive of program strategies
Analyze and place seasonal Global buys
Communicate order placement strategies and directives to Global buying teams
Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Global Orderforms
2-3 years industry experience
Comprehensive understanding of retail math
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task and react quickly with a strong sense of urgency

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Establishes demand forecasts using various projections, market feedback, and historical data
Drives the business to profitable and sustainable growth by planning detailed sales, inventory levels, and margin dollars for a department/items
Influences business partners with logic, reason, and facts; must be able to stay open to new ideas or ways of thinking
Develops and maintains effective relationships with cross-functional partners to ensure proper support and coordination of merchandise issues; recommends action and communicates needs for meeting business objectives
5+ years of Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, or Allocation experience, preferably with an apparel specialty retailer
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Access; working knowledge of retail math and/or cost accounting
Strong presentation, influential, and problem-solving skills

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Merchandise Planner, Outlet Retail, NY Resume Examples & Samples

Create financial plans at classification and seasonal levels for merchandise buy periods – sales, margin, inventory, full price and markdowns/general dilution
Recap/hindsight end of season performance at classification, season, and style levels for merchandise buy period
Analyze and execute promotional pricing to optimize results
General weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal sales reporting
Assist in automating reporting process, run ad hoc reporting as needed
Prepare and present in-depth monthly OTB (Open to Buy) business review, re-forecast sales, margin, and inventory position – full price, promotions, and markdown, at category and seasonal levels
Monitor store sales plans and promotion plans
Forecast store inventory levels and identify/execute monthly excess inventory liquidation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional Buying and Allocation business partners on business needs
Collaborate closely with store leadership teams on business needs
Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develops Omni Channel department financial plans that align with strategic goals of the department and company
Develops Assortment plans in conjunction with buyer that align item plans to financial plans. Analyzes assortment plan to identify assortment gaps or potential opportunities or liabilities to the financial plan
Partner with the internal and external business partners to ensure we are delivering our plans in season, course correcting when necessary to ensure we are driving sales and GM while managing our inventory. Analyzes business performance to identify opportunities in Sales, Margin and Turnover to meet or exceed plan. Includes ad hoc analysis and in-season category and item level forecasting to establish inventory levels that drive sales and profitability. Communicates strategies to management by effectively summarizing analysis. Influence business partners by presenting sound analysis and impacts to the overall business
Communicates and collaborates with vendors in order to align on sales and receipt forecasts to ensure vendors can support forecasted demand. Identify potential variances and develop and communicate strategies to maximize sales and profitability
Partners with merchandise analysts to ensure Omni channel allocation strategy aligns with overall inventory flow strategy. Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Related field, Business Management, Retail, Finance
5 – 7 Years
3+ years of planning or related merchandising experience a must
Business acumen
Strong Interpersonal and client consultation skills
Strong presentational skills
Ability to drive projects and manage project teams
Superior organizational abilities
Process & procedure oriented

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Merchandise Planner, Digital Men s Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Develop & execute strategic pre-season financial plans at the category and sku-level for the Digital Men’s Footwear business
Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to management and cross-functional team members on a weekly basis
Analyze historical data and current trends, identifying risks and opportunities, with the goal of driving revenue for the digital business
Manage and present monthly Open-to-Buy forecasts to align inventory with sales expectations
Partner with all DTC Planning & Allocations teams to maximize corporate sales potential and on-hand turn metrics by leveraging cross-channel inventory movements
In alignment with Store channels, create and develop pricing, promo, and markdown strategies to maximize sales and profitability

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze global sales performance for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments to future development and order placements
Support the development of seasonal assortments
Communicate order placement strategies and directives to global buying teams
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of global order forms
Manage global order split by size
Ability to multi-task and react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
Strong Written/Verbal Communication Skills
Ability to take initiative and ownership
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required

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Senior Specialist, Ecom Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support the framework for key promotional analysis techniques
Drive the regular analysis of competitor activity
Work within prescribed Open-To-Buy (OTB) framework of the market, within defined categories
Collaborate with the Category Merchandising Team and Marketing Operations for ranging and eCom specific opportunities
Deliver best practise end-to-end in season management including management of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management, in season reactivity and sales to inventory management
Oversee the optimal flow of merchandise
Strong Planning skills
Experience in Product Ranging
Structured, organised, process orientated with strong numeracy and analytical skills
Demandware platform experience preferred
Ability to work to international timelines when required (conference calls with our European head office)
Merchandising Experience: 3-5 years

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Omni-channel Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate effectively with Merchants with the goal of projecting assortment quantities that achieve wholesale bookings targets, total company net sales and full-price sell through
The Planner will integrate with Merchants at multiple stages throughout the product development cycle to set seasonal targets and project quantities by SCP that achieve these targets and support underlying product strategies
The Planner will assist the Manager in maintaining OTB plans for 3 areas of business: Always in Stock, Fast Track/Seasonless Chase, and Licensed Products. These are growing, important areas of business that are developed outside of seasonal product lines and require a high level of planning and attention
Achieve sell through targets and assist with the execution of strategies that will help us increase these targets to 12% for 2016. Sell through is a key metric to our business’ success
Collaborate with the Brand Manager, Licensed and Custom Products on the direct to consumer receipt planning and inventory management of licensed products
The Planner will share responsibility for creating and managing the assortment of products from licensed vendors in the direct to consumer channels. This will include advanced receipt planning, then hand off to the Inventory Planning and Allocation Manager for allocation, inventory management and liquidation
Collaborate with the Creative Communications team and the Distribution teams to project and manage all packaging inventory
The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner needs strong people skills. These include the capabilities to work and collaborate effectively with several other departments, including Merchandising, Design, Production, Retail, E-commerce, Sales, Communications, and the Distribution Center is required
The position requires very strong analytical skills as well as aesthetic and fashion skills. The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner must have sufficient fashion sense and knowledge of the customer to understand the vision of the Lilly Pulitzer® lifestyle and to determine merchandise assortments which grow the business profitably
Strong analytical skills and Excel expertise are required

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Self-motivated with ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them
Bachelor’s degree required (GPA 3.0 or greater)

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 3 years buying or planning Sports Licensed Merchandise
Minimum 3 years Merchandise Planning experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence tools

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL
Manage the financial success of one or more departments by meeting sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and inventory turn goals
Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by department and class
Create pre-season sales, gm, and inventory plans by department and class that support product strategies
Identify risks and opportunities to business and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals
Own open to buy forecasts. Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy/monthly forecast meeting
Re-forecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet department financial goals
Develop and communicate department level markdown recommendations and strategies
COMMUNICATION
Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis
Communicate standards and performance expectations to direct reports in a timely manner
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP/RELATIONSHIPS
Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team
Actively participate in new hire training and assist in peer development (P&D training, RMP)
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best-practices and develop systems knowledge
Able to formally present business strategies and action plans
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
1-3 years experience as a Planner or equivalent
Willingness to travel overseas

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Assistant Merchandise Planner, Cosmetics Resume Examples & Samples

Identify location growth opportunities and minimize down trending businesses
Utilize Excel and Planning application for analytics and planning
Work with merchants on sales market forecast
1-3 years work experience in retail planning and/or buying or analytics
Strong numerical skills are essential
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
Business knowledge of retail and merchandising concepts

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrate logical analytical and problem solving skills
Basic technical PC skills, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Language: Fluency in English
3-4 years experience as a Planning Analyst or equivalent
Fluent English is essential
Computer literacy skills (excel, word, outlook, etc)
This position is based in the Shanghai office

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Seasonal Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Intermediate Excel skills are required along with a strong familiarity with entire Microsoft Office package
Strategic thinker, creative problem solver, and possesses the know how to get things done
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Dynamic high energy leader who can work independently across levels and functions
Displays attention to detail

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Merchandise Planner, Childrenswear Resume Examples & Samples

Strategic and Financial Planning Process
Minimum of 2 to 3 years wholesale or department store retail buying/planning experience required in the apparel industry
Strong analytical skills and command of Retail Math
Strong computer skills, excel focused
Product knowledge in apparel industry, Childrenswear experience is preferred

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Associate Merchandise Planner, Retail Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with the Merchandise Planner to develop preseason sales, margin and inventory turn plans that support Under Armour Retail major growth strategies at the category and key item level
Provide monthly season style-color forecasts in alignment with Integrated Planning Calendar
Partner with merchandising teams to develop markdown recommendations
Minimum 1 year of retail merchandise planning/store planning/allocation experience in a progressive & growth focused retail organization

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Wholesale Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support Dockers.com merchants in managing business
Manage website and optimize site experience by creating catalog feeds and uploading seasonally
Manage the website’s Left navigation, Family Page Sort Order and Product Page
Read and approve product copy
Manage On-order reconciliation
Support HMC and Arvato product set-up and markdown process
Independently manage EU.com businesses
Create EU.com strategies and build assortment to deliver results
Manage GTM deliverables including assortment tools, boardwalk forecasts, samples, etc
Interface with European distribution & analytical team to drive sales
Partner with hub and cross-channel merchants to ensure EU Dockers.com is meeting objectives and executing Dockers brand strategy
Partner with Dockers.com cross-functional team (marketing, planning, allocation, creative) to meet
Business objectives and create a dynamic consumer experience
Work with US Dockers.com Sample Coordinator to ensure proper sampling status
Partner with US Web Coordinator on Go To Market Calendar to meet EU photography deadlines
Approve and upload photo images
Manage all planning aspects of EU Dockers.com during pre-season, in-season and post-season
Monitor market hindsight best practices and provide hindsight input from previous seasons while in pre-season
Incorporate in-season knowledge in order to positively affect buy initiatives
Respond to demand insights through rigorous weekly sales analyses during in-season
Work with LSE team to chase product accordingly
Recommend and manage pricing initiatives including markdowns and promotions
Submit monthly forecast to Planning Team
Create EU Dockers.com size scales by fit
Assess sales performance for post-season recap

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support Buyers develop assortment plans to the
Forecast monthly and seasonal store plans for
4+ years merchandise planning experience, preferably in the apparel

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with the Merchant to develop and execute financial plans consisting of sales, inventory, receipts, gross margin, and GMROI for an assigned category and brand
Present and manage Open-to- Buy (OTB), plans, and financial strategies to Leadership with strategic recommendations on the business
Work with Merchant on sku optimization to maximize sales and minimize duplication of styling
Provide financial strategy to determine optimal planogram layout
Develop sku level sales and inventory plans and forecasts for an assigned category and brand
Manage the replenishment for all specified product, including monitoring and adjusting variables (stock re-balancing, return-to-vendor projects, and ideal distribution center inventory levels) to meet store needs and maximize inventory productivity (e.g. targeted in-stock level)
Identify risks and opportunities by sku and work with a cross functional team to develop strategies that optimize the business
Set up model stocks for new skus and manage the store allocation
Minimum of 2-4 years of merchandise and/or retail planning experience with demonstrated proficiency in the following

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Determining assortment quantities
Performing sales and inventory analysis on a weekly basis
Providing plans for reforecasting and product adjustment
Ensuring all inventory is properly distributed and replenished
Taking on related projects and tasks, as needed

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify key opportunities and develop the appropriate solutions
Ability to influence key team members and cross-functional partners by gaining trust and demonstrating business expertise
Proven ability to work across a diverse organization and drive results through a cross-functional team environment
Demonstrated ability to consistently drive and deliver financial results and goals
2+ years of retail or equivalent experience preferred

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Maintain Wholesale Market Order calendar; update order due dates for each upcoming delivery and send outlook calendar reminders to sales team of due dates
Collaborate with the Dept Store team to ensure orders are in the system by No Go due dates
Regularly review Dept Store orders in BC (by class, by style) and compare to buys; create recap and highlight class and style callouts to Director of Planning
Partner with the Director of Planning and Dept Store Senior Sales Managers to achieve 80% sell-thru by classification for each delivery (For each delivery, specific unit expectations will be provided by class)

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develops and analyzes any necessary revision of sales, inventory, and margin projections based upon business strategies, reconciling both bottoms up and tops down analyses
Actively participates in thorough weekly review of the business with Merchandise and Allocation teams to monitor the business and react to risks and opportunities; analyzes and reflects current trends in performance of strategy based on sales performance
Manages and executes to promotional strategy; manages assortment to approved inventory levels
Adapts to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through high level analytical and problem solving capabilities
2-3 years of Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, or Allocation experience, preferably with an apparel specialty retailer

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
College degree or equivalent
Knowledge of retail practices and current trends
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of management, staff, and clientele
Proficient in MS Office and standard retail software
Go-getter with a personable, positive, and professional demeanor
Willing to identify and fulfill store-wide business needs

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Senior Merchandise Planner Distributor Web Store Resume Examples & Samples

With DMPRM, DMM and Buyer, reviews plans against current market/business conditions and consumer trends, and executes approved adjustments to plans. Participates in Buyer/vendor meetings to keep abreast of current market trends as well as the strategic goals for the department(s)
Prepares and analyzes system reports as required to maximize sales, gross margin and manage inventory levels both at the stores and Distribution Centers
Gathers necessary historical financial data to create/analyze business plans and perform pre-season analysis, in conjunction with DMPRM, DMM and Buyer, at the appropriate department/class/vendor/style level
Responsible for determining the optimal order size, inventory levels and allocations needed to achieve merchandising and financial goals
In conjunction with Forecast Analyst, review and adjust item forecast parameters for seasonal items
Ensures maximum store/ warehouse stock levels for replenishable basic and advertised items. Determines stock levels for advertised items and ensures that basic stock levels are consistent with approved planograms and store sizes. Oversees the execution of replenishment maintenance relative to Planogram/Assortment implementation and adjustments
Develops and maintains appropriate stock models by store location and DC to ensure effective automatic replenishment where applicable
Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation, customer demographics, stock assortments and inventory levels. Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities
Supervises and manages all associates within assigned division (including but not limited to Merchandise Planners, Asst. Planners and Merchandisers) engaged in performing a variety of planning and replenishment functions
Procurement practices, methods and procedures
Developing and managing an open to buy system
Database/spreadsheet software applications, and -Supervisory responsibility of human resources
Or similar responsible work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability within one or more operational or merchandising areas of non-appropriated fund or private sector retail management

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department classes that support product and financial strategies
Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis for the outlet exclusives
Work with Merchants and Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory of the outlet exclusives into the warehouse
Plan out open stock levels and merchandise mixes
Ensure the correct flow of merchandise and monitor inventories
Distribute merchandise in preparation for new store openings
Trace and monitor merchandise movement
Create and maintain a comprehensive pricing strategy for the entire outlet division
Assist in managing all the pricing within the new Outlet Pricing Architecture
Includes all chain departments as well as outlet exclusives for Initial, markdown, clearance and liquidation prices
Assist in managing the entry of outlet promotions with store communications
Assist in managing the inventory level of each outlet store to assure that the optimal mix of exclusive, chain product and NGF product is established
Produce and communicate daily margin reporting
Develop an OTB by occasion of use ( WTW, Casual, Ready To Wear and Accessories)
Excel at interpersonal communication with all levels of the organization
3 – 5 years of Merchandise Planning or related financial/analytical experience
Advanced skills in Excel, Arthur Planning experience a plus

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Reforecast sales, gross margin, and inventory for fiscal time periods
Partner with merchant to support the buy process
1+ years of experience in retail planning and analysis
Strong team player/relationship-building

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Train and develop a staff of Planner(s)
Create recap of end of season performance at division, category, season, and style levels for merchandise buy period
Complete ad hoc recaps and financial analyses as needed
5+ years of experience in retail planning and analysis
Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills
Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks
Good organization and workload prioritization skills
Proficient in planning systems and Microsoft Office

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective
Lead the analysis of historical data and current trends identifying business opportunities and implement appropriate action to maximize financial objectives
Organize and lead business review meetings
Manage the financial success of the area by driving the business to exceed sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and inventory turn goals
Provide pertinent feedback to the allocators and location planners to support the development of store volume tiers to optimally incorporate store performance into the assortment and allocation processes
Collaborate with the merchant team to develop and communicate a comprehensive pre-season strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments
Lead, mentor coach : manage day-to day activities of allocator analyst & location planners Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the organization
Four year College Degree and 3 years merchandise planning experience
Experience in location planning and allocation a plus

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Merchandise Planner, Home Resume Examples & Samples

Forecast Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory vs. Plan by Department and by Brand/Sale
Partner with merchants to develop and propose business tactics in response to current business trends
Analyze and assess the sales performance of assigned product categories; revise in-season plans accordingly to maximize sales and profitability
Present recommendations and other analysis to senior leadership and executive management related to driving short and long-term business goals
Present forecasts and action plans in open-to-buy meetings. In partnership with buyer, create action plan based on forecast and lead discussions to management & cross functional teams
Develop Pre-Season annual, quarterly, and monthly Sales, Margin and Inventory Plans by division by department
Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance and product
Strong understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability
Experience managing an open to buy
Self-starter, strategic thinker, ambitious in nature, good with people
Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical skills
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and recognize and react to changing work demands
Proven ability to manage projects independently and to work as part of a team
Excellent English communication skills – verbal and written
Excellent time management/ project skills
Comfortable and confident in making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner
Goal-oriented with strong ability to stay focused

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage Open-to-Buy by division by department to align inventory with sales expectations
Review inventory ownership and analyze aged inventory/exit strategy. Makes recommendations to determine proper inventory ownership
Develop in collaboration with buying brand proposals to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
Support the development, implementation, and execution of new business processes and technology

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop seasonal sales and receipt budgets and flow by month
Build sales, margin, and inventory plans by delivery by month
Analyze weekly selling results and make recommendations to capitalize on trend
4+ years of prior retail planning or merchandise planning experience in a retail environment
Advance proficiency with excel required
Flexibility to multi-task and able to thrive in a fast paced environment

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage the replenishment for all specified product, including monitoring and adjusting variables (stock re-balancing, return-to-vendor projects and ideal distribution center inventory levels) to meet store needs and maximize inventory productivity (e.g. targeted in-stock level)
Ensure that sufficient quantities of advertised product are in stock on a per store basis
Indentify risks and opportunities by sku and work with a cross functional team to develop strategies that optimize the business
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Minimum of 1 year of merchandise or retail experience preferred
Non-degreed candidates considered if the candidate has an extensive background in retail merchandising, or as an Assistant Buyer or Merchandise Trainee

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner must be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues, fit with the Company Creed, Core Values, and Core Leadership Qualities
The ability to interact effectively with several other departments, including Merchandising, Design, Production, Retail, E-commerce, Sales, Communications, and the Distribution Center is required
The position requires analytical skills as well as aesthetic and fashion skills. The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner must have sufficient fashion sense and knowledge of the customer to understand the vision of the Lilly Pulitzer® lifestyle and to determine merchandise assortments which grow the business profitably
The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner needs good left brain / right brain skills. The left brain / right brain abilities refer to having proficiencies both aesthetically and quantitatively. The Planner needs to know from a fashion and aesthetic standpoint why merchandise sells or doesn’t sell, and must be comfortable with quantitative analysis of selling, assortment, planning and gross profit
The analytical skills and discipline to recommend tradeoffs in merchandise assortment which contribute to the profitability of the company, while maintaining long-term fashion leadership position of the brand, are critical
The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner needs strong people skills. These include the capabilities to work and collaborate effectively with colleagues and the ability to motivate and inspire direct reports
The Omni-Channel Merchandise Planner must be proficient in the preparation and updating of merchandise plans, open to buy, class buy plans and analyzing and interpreting retail selling information. This must be by door. The Planner must be comfortable in an environment of primarily full-price selling. The Planner must become proficient in the Island Pacific® software for merchandising and sales analysis. This includes the ability to set up and use flexible databases for analysis
The Planner must have proficient skills in visual merchandising and understanding how a merchandise assortment is presented on the retail selling floor
Spend sufficient time in retail stores to understand the customer, merchandise and marketplace
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
The sense of urgency necessary in the apparel industry is required
Comfort with technology systems and strong capabilities with Microsoft Windowsâ, Excelâ and Wordâ are important. The ability to be an effective user of the company’s Island Pacific® retail software is required
A four year college degree is required. A degree in fashion apparel management or a related subject is helpful
At least 2-5 years of experience in the apparel retailing business is required, preferably with a women’s fashion, branded, lifestyle apparel company

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage the planning cycle of a specific group of brands from budget creation to order approval
Propose and develop assortment plans in line with the global strategy
Review orders and make recommendations to the buying team
Collaborate with the buying team in order to ensure that the products bought will help achieve the sales plan
Manage and update the OTB on a weekly basis and communicate the outcome
Conduct relevant business analysis, both pre-season and in-season, related to driving business goals
Create reports to analyze sales, margin and inventory on a regular basis
Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field
Three to five (3-5) years of merchandise planning experience in a fashion retail environment
Luxury retail knowledge an asset
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong retail math, financial planning, forecasting and analytical skills
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multi-task
Adaptable in a fast paced and high growth work environment
English, Full professional proficiency
French, Full professional proficiency

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partnering with the finance team to cross-reference financial plans as well as company objectives
Traveling for warehouse and company store visits
Researching sales curves, seasonal transitions, and other current market trends
Taking on related projects as needed
At least 3 years of retail planning experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Retail Pro and TAPS a plus
Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Review all historical information (including past DPMS, markdowns, time allotments, easy pays, market conditions, etc) to assess the sales potential of all items/programs. Be accountable for all research involved in building the “story” of the show
Build shows in an accurate and timely fashion. All shows must have the most effective use of time and product adjacency
Maximize the product flow – take initiative to use all possible programming elements, timing and variety to maintain customer interest
Check all scripts (including: easy pays, pricing icons, start quantities, graphics, etc.) before all shows in order to maintain 100% accuracy
Ensure that Key Selling Points are leveraged to maximize productivity. Work with Buying team and vendor base to ensure that information is robust and accurate
Work with TV Sales to ensure that all set requirements will be executed in order to effectively communicate the vision of the Buying team. Attend all necessary meetings
Ensure that the guests have been received the appropriate preparation. This includes: studio tours, copies of scripts, briefing on show “vision”, etc. Ensure new guests receive the appropriate training
Analyze show/item performance and initiate all required next actions including sales updates and recaps
Adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations, both legislatively mandated and as outlined in the company policy
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
Ability to make decisions to achieve desired results
Ability to quickly analyze data and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business
An understanding and skill in performing retail calculations
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Ability to access and enter information using automated systems quickly and accurately
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience in a retail environment
Experience: Minimum three year’s business experience. Experience in a planning or merchandising function preferred as well as experience in the retail industry
Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partners with the Sr. Planner in providing critical analytical support to the Inline channel while overseeing and monitoring all weekly, monthly sales and inventory reports
Develop seasonal plans at the department level and zone level by recapping and analyzing past business performances, analyzing inventory productivity and recommending adjustments to business trends
Partner with the buying team to create strategic assortment plans by style and category allowing for proper depth and breadth to support channel plans
Partner with Distribution Analyst to analyze store performance of merchandise to create appropriate attribute strategies for regionalization of the buy and initial allocations
Recap, analyze and communicate sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventory at the department and style level
Use retail financial measurements to draw conclusions to evaluate short term and long term impact to the business and the ability to communicate findings to senior management
Partner with buying to implement liquidation strategies to maximize revenue and gross margin while reducing corporate liabilities
Collaborate with DTC and wholesale teams to manage unproductive inventory and communicate with distribution center and stores on any transfers and RTVs
Manage department purchase order / contract process
Manage Basic Stock Replenishment Program to the style and color level
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Merchandising/Buying, or Allocation
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional team

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Optimize selection, forecasting and planning, procurement and inventory management
Achieve KPIs relating to in-stock availability, overall inventory levels and quality, and inventory turns
Make suggestions on how to allocate resources for variable cost reduction and profit margin improvement to help drive overall profitability for the business unit. These analyses encompass short, medium and long term planning horizons
Participate in the development of business plans that include inventory selection and allocation plans that support the business unit targets for sales, capacity, and free cash flow
Work with Warehousing, Operations, Marketing and Merchandising departments to contribute to the development of processes to help improve metrics that drive financial performance for the business unit
Drive more automation into operations; assist in the design and implementation of projects that will increase the efficiency and productivity of supply chain processes and systems
Work closely with merchandising team to develop new vendor relationships, manage excess inventory, execute promotions and ensure category sales objectives are met
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations or a related field
Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain/operations
1 year experience supervising or managing
Retail/e-Commerce experience preferred
Very strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel; SQL is a plus
Exceptional problem solving skills; demonstrated ability to “peel the onion”
High degree of personal and professional integrity
Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding fast paced environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Store segmentation/Cluster strategies; Partners with Global Buyers to align brand strategies with store segmentation and cluster strategies. Identifies and executes store level segmentation strategies
Ensures store inventory plans are in line with capacity requirements from Global Buyers and local Allocation Planning. Allocates out product (facings) with consideration to physical store capacity, store volume; assortment range guidelines from Global Buyers, manages facings productivity through dollars per facing, sales/facings mix and classification level distribution
Location planning and inventory optimization; develops store plans to deliver store level unit sales plans, store level inventory targets for service level driven model stocks
Aligns bottom up/top down sales and inventory plans by segment. Recommends assortment minimum and maximum guidelines to drive sales and optimize inventory investment
Store level analysis; analyzes individual store performance by classification and determines inventory plans (targets) to maximize sales and turnover
Store inventory management; prioritizes stores for replenishment based on individual inventory needs and WOS. Optimizes replenishment frequency to deliver store in-stocks service level goals
Initiates store to store transfers and transfers back to distribution centers when required to manage excess inventory, minimizes markdowns and maximizes distribution of product
Collaborates with Operations group and distribution centers to execute new store opening, closings and remodels
Provides analysis when needed to evaluate results of strategic business changes and tests at store level
1+ year(s) experience in retail allocation, planning or merchandising
Working knowledge of buying, planning, and merchandise principles
Proficient with Excel and data base management
Ability/aptitude to learn/create complex spreadsheets, access reports, build and manipulate queries
Organized
Adaptable
Strong communicator
Ability to excel within a team environment and self-motivated

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Merchandise Planner, Rtw Resume Examples & Samples

Actively participate in the assortment planning process
Work closely with Merchandising, Planning and Sales to identify sales opportunities through effective strategic planning
Develop actionable merchandise plans that contribute to the strategic objectives of the brand
Ensure core, seasonal essentials and fashion are balanced by tier of door
Build seasonal strategies for classifications, product mix, pricing, tiers and climates
Report on the analytics and anticipated financial results behind key strategies
Ensure integrity of data and conclusions presented to internal team members
Collaborate with counterparts to develop and establish brand and company best practices in merchandise planning

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Recap end of season performance at division, category, season, and style levels for merchandise buy period
Key item planning for all basic styles (sales, margin, inventory)
Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills/ learning agility

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Merchandise Planner, Childrenswear Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum of 1 to 2 years wholesale or department store retail planning experience required in the apparel industry
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
Self-motivated and organized
Product knowledge in apparel industry. Childrenswear experience is preferred

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Merchandise Planner, Sweaters Resume Examples & Samples

Provides Merchant partner with “what-if” proposals that quantify upside opportunities and risks and has the ability to make compelling and persuasive cases for proposals that are grounded in sound facts or assumptions
Anticipates potential obstacles and works with Merchant partner to establish contingency plans
Ensures broad business strategies and objectives are translated into specific “local” objectives and plans
Presents financial information in a concise, clear and confident manner in support of quarterly buys and monthly MPC meetings

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Store Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Review and analyze store performance to make recommendations and influence Merchant and Planning teams
Partner with cross-functional team (Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Assortment Planning and Merchandising) to ensure in store inventory targets are met
Communicate with multiple field partners by relaying company and merchandising strategies and how stores will be impacted
Research inventory and assortment concerns from field partners to determine appropriate actions
Participate in quarterly store/market visits along with field team; apply learnings and observations to business
3-5 years of forecasting, inventory management and/or retail planning experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and Enterprise Planning
Strong knowledge of retail math concepts and metrics

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Work with the Merchant on SKU optimization to maximize sales and minimize duplication of styling
Manage OTB weekly and run monthly OTB meetings with strategic recommendations on the business
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related area
Minimum of 2-4 years of merchandise or retail experience preferred

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Merchandise Planner, Men s Resume Examples & Samples

Partners with Director of Planning and Divisional Merchandise Managers to develop Seasonal Core Vendor targets that support corporate sales, margin and turnover objectives
Supports VP and Merchandise Product Directors/Merchandise Managers with data and analysis; draw conclusions about opportunities and liabilities and follows through to execution
Forecasts sales, markdowns, receipts and inventory to develop accurate buy meeting goals
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word
Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
Experience using Merchandise Planning system preferred

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

An international team of experts to inspire and support you
Training and further development opportunities to expend your skills and help you on your way
An easily accessible workplace right in the main arteries of the hottest Berlin districts

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Merchandise Planner, Women s Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of assortment planning experience required in the apparel industry
Strong computer skills
Strong product knowledge in retail/ wholesale apparel industry

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Present OTB, plans, and financial strategies to Leadership
Execute product financial strategy for new, core, sell down, and clearance merchandise
Will supervise Assistant Merchandise Planner and/or Merchandise Planner(s)
Minimum of 5-7 years of merchandise planning experience
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

1-2 years retail in merchandising, planning, or distribution
Technical knowledge in PC based systems and application software including Microsoft Excel
Experience with XPC, JDA, 7th online a plus
Strong analytical skills with a touch of creativity
Strong attention to detail. Must be organized and thorough

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Act as a leader amongst MP&A peers; including formal and informal training and one-on-one development, to foster an environment of engagement and accountability
Function as project manager for ad hoc projects, system implementations and updates, merchandise initiatives, etc
Build relationships with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Finance, Sales and Operations and Buying to implement strategic vision
Analyze business performance and recommend financial strategies to support the specific merchandise category. This includes, but is not limited to: execution of hindsight, pre-season plan development, monthly re-forecasting of merchandise plan, markdown management, OTB management, and alignment of financials for the assortment line review process
Develop weekly sales, markdown and receipt plans at the department, class and subclass levels based on both trend and historical performance. Collaborate with merchant partners to incorporate assortment architecture and ensure delivery of team financial goals
Provide assortment planning guidance, brand plan financials, markdown direction, and ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities and minimizing risk. This may include both reporting and bottoms-up analysis, as necessary, to support business strategy
Exemplify leadership and provide insight in meetings, presentations and discussions concerning financial strategies, pre-season plans or forecasts. Examples include
Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial analysis, buying
Proficient in Excel, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and Enterprise Planning

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with buyer to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor
Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability
Drive decision making in season to achieve financial and strategic targets
Manage inventory health, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, and assortment planning
Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans that drive high impact decision making
Forecast financials and related operational metrics
Manage reporting, driving a high standard for analytical excellence
Develop price reduction and exit recommendations with buying team
Plan and forecast reconciliation across type and category
Envision the future and facilitate building it
Train and develop team members
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, MBA a plus
5+ years of merchandise planning experience and/or related industry experience (consulting, investment banking)
Experience designing and building new processes
Advanced knowledge and use of forecasting tools (e.g. Cognos)
Advanced excel skills. Statistical analysis a plus
Proven track record of achieving financial objectives
Proven strong analytical acumen to identify and resolve business performance issues specifically in forecasting and planning models, and strong technical and operational experience
Online Retail experience
Hands-on or entrepreneurial attitude. Self-starter

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Merchandise Planner, Hosiery Resume Examples & Samples

Provide leadership, insight and results for any meeting presenting or discussing the financial strategy, pre-season plan or forecast as indicated by the business calendar: ie
Pre-Season Planning Review
Quarterly Hindsight
Presentation of audience appropriate materials that drive action-oriented results. i.e. risk assessments; MPR discussions

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

40% - Manages all product information for assigned merchandising category; works with suppliers to onboard new products and relays product information to the field
20% - Uses merchandising systems to analyze key merchandising metrics (e.g., class productivity, product trending, inventory status, margin rate) and provides recommendations for optimization
10% - Partners with cross-functional groups across the business to analyze components of the business where problems/trends exist
10% - Works on behalf of merchant to identify, quantify, and communicate assortment opportunities; helps develop seasonal transition targets and strategies, if applicable
10% - Performs various administrative and tactical duties for merchandising category
5% - Supports the merchant during the business review and product line review processes; works with keysupport functions to assist the merchant in preparing for negotiations; analyzes vendor profitability
5% - Works on various product tests within respective category, including inventory monitoring, in-store execution, visual merchandising, and analyzing results
Understanding of retail environment
Learning Agility
Strong written communication and presentation skills
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt accordingly
Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment

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Omni Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Provide Merchants with analytics to support assortment decisions by channel and develop promotional and markdown strategies to maximize profitability and sales
Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendation
Participate in all aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies

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Senior Merchandise Planner, Dotcom Resume Examples & Samples

Create and manage Department Plans (tops down) and Brand Plans (bottoms up) through both pre-season and in season timeframes
Conduct Newness hindsight and analysis on a quarterly basis
Develop New Brand strategies, projected sales, and inventory needs for launch timeframe
Develop sales and buy plans for Dotcom events
Partner with Distribution team to drive allocation strategy that supports inventory merchandise strategy for Animations, Emails, and Dotcom events
Manage, coach, and develop Dotcom Merchandise Planning Assistant

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

4-Year College Degree; Finance, Operations, or Business a plus
3-5 years of experience in: Retail Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting; Inventory Management, Allocation or Replenishment; Financial Planning or Financial Analysis experience
3 years of retail experience in Assistant Buying or Allocation; Merchant or Merchandising experience preferred
Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences key stakeholders

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop strong working relationships
4-Year College Degree; Finance, Operations, or Business degree a plus
5-7 years of experience in: Retail Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting; Inventory Management, Allocation or Replenishment; Financial Planning or Financial Analysis experience
5 years of retail experience in assistant buying, or allocation; Merchant or Merchandising experience preferred
Makes decisions with limited information and able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions
Excellent computer skills with strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Access

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with Merchants and Allocators on preseason and in season plans to align on sales and inventory strategies. Provide team with diagnosis of the business and own suggested course of action
Active role partnering with planning peers and management in creating, updating, enhancing tools and process that supports financial integrity and allows for flexibility and innovation
Actively listen, engage and respond to business partners and leadership in response to opportunities and challenges
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem solving skills
Ability to synthesize business performance into key highlights, root cause analysis and action plans
Strong technical aptitude, including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
2+ years of merchandise planning, allocation, merchandising, financial planning, strategy or business analytics

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

“We Dream Big” – “You will challenge the status quo, bringing passion, innovation and creativity to the wider ICONIC team
“We Are True to our Customers” – you will be inherently passionate about customer impact, both external and internal customers, and will constantly challenge yourself and the team to deliver more customer value
“We Get Things Done” – you do not want to work in a cumbersome organisation, you want to work in an agile high-growth company. You lead with the right balance of planning and pragmatism
“We are Stronger Together” - You will be part of an experienced team working collaboratively to inspire the broader organisation towards a united vision
Produce detailed reporting and analysis for the Planners and Planning Director as well as your business unit
Drive and develop core or replenishment opportunities using core line cards and replenishment tools
Analyse the performance of promotional activity
Working with the buying team on CAYG & Sale markdown proposals
Assisting the planning team to set and implement business strategies during the SWOT & strategy process
Creating & maintaining Brand and Category WSSI's
Supporting the Planner with day to day requirements
Working in conjunction with the planning team & BI in creating planning tools to help analyse & plan the business
A merchandise planning/buying or retail background
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of Excel, especially pivot tables
Strong commercial acumen & instinctive trading skills
Ability to communicate at all levels with an open and honest approach
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required
5+ years of related work experience required
Experience in a retail environment preferred
Strong analytical skills, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to find and maximize business opportunities for growth and profitability for assigned category
Effective time management skills to support multiple projects and effectively manage a large volume of work
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
Ability to make decisions and choose a course of action or develop solutions based on facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Knowledge of retail math required
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAS (or equivalent planning software experience preferred)

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create 5 year, annual and semi-annual merchandise plans
Make recommendations towards the development of strategic annual and seasonal plans consistent with company goals
Work with Buyers and Analysts to form recommendations that will maximize Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory turn for assigned commodities
Receive information from the Analyst group regarding weather forecasts and integrate into the merchandise planning
Provide recommendations regarding the creation of seasonal plans
Create seasonal category strategies
Provide recommendations to the Buyer in order to publish merchandise directions
Support and recommend promotional event plans through appropriate pre-event inventory builds and post-event management
Scale merchandise assortments to the store size and volume once clustering activities are completed
Develop and execute an assortment plan which specifies the number of customer choices appropriate for different store clusters and the correct depth for each choice
Prepare recommendations for key item listings
Make recommendations towards the building of master assortments
Assist in planning item lifecycle
Identify risks and opportunities to the business and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals and optimize inventory investments
Solicit store input into seasonal planning process and make recommendations toward the consolidation/adjustment of input back into merchandise plan
Provide recommendations to the Buyer for In-Season Management and performs monitoring and re-forecasting as required – trending receipts, sales and markdowns and reacting accordingly
Provide ongoing communication with the Buyer and other team members of performance compared to plan, in-season parameters, identifying areas of potential opportunity and risk
Provide ongoing assessments and recommendations of impact of current performance on future plans
Provide in-depth analysis and reporting in support of all critical decisions
Evaluate and report on product testing from both a pre-season and an in-season perspective and responsible for embedding testing into the business decision making process

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage inventory levels in identified businesses utilizing the JDA/Enterprise planning system. This includes proactively identifying risk, adjusting merchandise flow based on sales trend, communicating potential inventory liabilities and driving appropriate actions for resolution
Contribute to the annual planning process by developing sales, margin and inventory plans that support the team goals. Monitor KPI performance of Sales, Inventory Turn improvement, Monthly Inventory Plan execution and Margin plan to ensure assigned Merchandise Categories are at target. Escalate to management team when issues are impacting KPI performance
Hold monthly OTB meetings and partner with the Logistics and Buying teams to help improve inventory efficiencies
Pull and analyze historical data in combination with current trends to identity risk and opportunities by merchandise category. Communicate risk and opportunities to Merchant, Manager, and all other impacted individuals
Create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by merchandise category to support product and financial strategies. This includes Promotions, Advertisements, and peak selling periods
Pull, recap and analyze actual sales results against plan, LY, and Budget, as well as Promotional results vs. initial forecast. Summarized findings to be shared with all appropriate stakeholders

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support multiple merchandise categories within a partner retailer. This includes hind-sighting, initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin as well as monthly re-forecasting thru the Merchandise Plan Review (MPR), Mark-down (MD) management, and supporting the buying team in assortment line review process
Develop weekly sales, markdown and receipt plans at the class and sub class level based on partnership with the Buying organization regarding trend and assortment coupled with historical performance
Develop and manage ad-hoc reporting to support recommendations in sub-class plans. This may include reporting/managing below subclass as necessary to support business strategy
Open-to-Buy Review
Seasonal/Quarterly Hindsight
Act as financial partner for the buying team to ensure delivery of ABG team financial goals including development/reforecasting sub-class plans, assortment planning, store plans, vendor planning, key item planning, mark-down management, testing support and ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities, and risk management
Collaborate with Field Team to identify analysis opportunities that can drive plan improvements. Participate in store trips focusing on merchandise content, and store operations
Minimum of 5+ years experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial analysis, buying

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develops category and/or departmental financial plans to achieve sales and profit goals. Recommends actions based on historical performance and forecasts comparing various scenarios
Partners with various areas within Retail Products and cross functional project teams to drive key initiatives that impact the business and deliver end to end P&L results
Conceptualizes highly complex analytics to provide insights for proactive issue resolution and evaluations. Provides post mortem analysis of merchant category to identify trends and recommendations to maximize results
Identifies item level opportunities to drive performance while controlling inventory levels by leveraging data and insights. Analyzes sales trends, item level data, pricing and promotional plans, markdowns and budgets to build a demand plan
Performs annual financial planning and conducts weekly forecasting. Executes reports to drive performance and alignment across category team and cross functional partners
Develops approaches to drive the development of broad reaching initiatives
Establishes guidelines, best practices and standards
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, merchandising, planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment, OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in two or more of the following: retail, merchandising, planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment
Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and recommends solutions, superior critical thinking skills, and strong communication and presentation skills
Experience developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within an organization
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling)
4 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, merchandising demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment
At least 1 year experience of cross functional team leadership
JDA, SAP or other merchandise planning tools

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for developing seasonal business plans through partnership with Buying group and analysis of historical data to forecast trends
Monitoring monthly performance to sales, inventory and margin targets
Requires minimum of 3 years’ retail merchandise planning experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience involving sales and inventory planning, sales forecasting, and OTB
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Strong retail math skills

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Reviewing pre-season regional/store plans and resolving exceptions based on retail metrics
Develop regional product strategies and review with Location Planning Manager, making sure that the store level plans are consistent with the regional level strategies
Reviewing in-season system generated forecast recommendations and determining which recommendations to accept/reject based on retail metrics (e.g. Markdown and inventory turn) and expected future business conditions (e.g. supply constraints and predicted weather anomalies)
Independent analysis developing store lists and recommendations for any limited business opportunities and analyzing different store groups (e.g. target regions, low volume, urban, etc.) to determine store group strategies/recommendations
Presenting recommendations to Location Planning Manager for Approval
Ability to partner and influence cross-functional partners (i.e. Location Planning Manager, Buyers, Merchandise Planning and Allocation teams)
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills (i.e. strong math background and demonstrated success in analytical projects)
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency (e.g. must complete projects/assignments with accuracy and on time)
4-year college degree required
Prior work experience and retail knowledge preferable but not required

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for developing seasonal business plans through partnership with buying group and analysis of historical data to forecast trends
Develop Pre-Season chain plans at the class level and In-Season forecasting of chain plans
Responsible for presenting and calling out risks/opportunities to Management and Senior Merchants
Requires minimum of 2 years’ retail merchandise planning experience; prefer to have at least 1 yr. of managing OTB experience
Knowledge of planning systems desirable, Arthur Planning is strongly desirable

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Performs independent analysis and recommends courses of action to drive profitable sales
Lead and inspire team. Builds environment that strengthens associates through training and development
Requires minimum of 5 years’ retail merchandise planning experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience involving sales and inventory planning, sales forecasting, and OTB
Minimum of 2 years’ of prior supervisory experience
Ability to lead and manage team

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Merchandise Planning
Two to four years work experience in Merchandise Planning, retail planning, or replenishment
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with multiple levels within organization
Experience using Planning Systems a plus
Bi-lingual a plus (English/Spanish)

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Global Merchandise Planner, Dockers Resume Examples & Samples

2-5 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, merchandising ,demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; must be able to manipulate large quantities of data in Microsoft Excel to drive business decisions
Able to use rigor and logic to solve problems with effective solutions

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Nikeid & NBA Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
5 years' retail relevant experience in merchandise planning, company planning, merchandising or allocation
PC literate with working knowledge of Excel including setting up spreadsheets, formulas, etc
Ability to develop strong working relationships with management and external resources
Strong knowledge of cross team calibration
High degree of professionalism

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to management and cross functional team on a weekly basis
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and category level. Partner with buying to align financials and product opportunity
Recap and analyze sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventory at the department level
Establish inventory targets at entrance and exit of season to maximize profitability
Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills. Identify risks and opportunities by channel
3-5 years’ experience of retail / merchandise planning and analysis
Experienced with Planning systems & applications
Strong analytical and demonstrated problem solving skills, adaptability/flexibility and initiative
Demonstrates strong ability to work autonomously
Financial and business acumen: ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare pre-season Original Plans across multiple channels; financial sales and gross margin, consistent with the company's top-down goals, to be used in development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support line development and buying needs
Build financial sales and gross margin plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
Manage and plan merchandise markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, profit and turnover objectives
Work closely with the omni-merchant(s) to review in season product trends and performance, develop revised projections, and recommend adjustments to the season's plan to maximize sales and profitability
Present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Inventory Planning executives
Partner with internal business partners to communicate financial merchandising plans and strategies to support financial objectives
Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies for multiple channels. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
3-5 years prior planning experience from a specialty or department store

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create and present Purchase and Assortment Plans in accordance with the official line review schedule. Completed assortment plans will accurately reflect a balance of merchandise strategy, financial objectives, and the vaying regionality of TSC's stores
Forecast and Plan promotional ( circular, event) items and purchases; research previous results and apply learnings to improve forecast accuracy
Create, maintain, and adjust Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Forecasts/Open to Buy. Present forecasts to management; provide recommendations and action points as needed. Followup and report back on progress made on goals
Plan, measure, and implement actions to improve Seasonal SellThru. Facilitate and manage the seasonal Correction Of Errors process with multiple business partners; document learnings and provide recommendations
Create and maintain "Key Item" plans on strategically important items. Collaborate with Merchandising on a unit sales forecast and Inventory Mgt on proper receipt flow
Create the Annual Merchandising Budget with close collaboration from Merchandising and Inventory Mgmt
Travels as needed to trade shows, vendor facilities, TSC store and DC tours, and off site training

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans for their given categories in accordance with company goals, historical performance and market trend analysis
Actively participate in business review meetings weekly with cross-functional team to highlight current business trends, identify and action on risks and opportunities
Review all planogram shifts that affect brand/class level plans for future seasons
Manages the impact of new stores, remodels, and exiting brands/categories to the plan as well as builds the visual and selling new store set-up inventory package. Will closely partner with VM to ensure the store is set-up successfully
Partner with VM to execute appropriate in stores visuals to marry inventory strategy in outlet locations
Work with cross functional team to ensure timely and accurate inventory execution of new store openings
Assist in developing and optimizing replenishment strategies to maintain appropriate stock levels by item and location
Effectively communicate sales, receipt, and inventory information as needed to appropriate contacts
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, teamwork, and change management skills; the ability to motivate, inspire and rally colleagues
Strong problem solving- being able to resolve issues independently

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Conduct monthly business meeting with Divisional Merchandise Managers, Buyers and Inventory Control to review business results on key performance metrics
Perform a weekly analysis of business performance to identify opportunities or potential issues
Develop and implement Action Plans to ensure financial goals are met and revisions are made as needed
Prepare and distribute monthly reporting with performance measures to DMM’s and Inventory Management

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

4+ years of experience in planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
Strong analytical skills, proficient with planning systems (e.g. JDA), proficient with Microsoft Excel
Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into trends and initiate action
Work cross-functionally with Buyers, Merchandise Analysts, Business Process teams and store partners

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company
With guidance, create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by department, class, and/or SKU to support product and financial strategies. Review with manager
Aware of chase/commit calendar. Partner with merchandising & manager to provide sales trend direction & inventory projections for call dates
Develop item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. Partner with Merchandising & Merch Control to accuracy of system entry
Present forecasts and action plans in open-to-buy meetings. In partnership with manager, create action plan based on forecast and lead discussions to management & cross functional teams
Hindsight in-season & post-season performance by category. Share findings with cross functional teams
Run & publish various weekly & ad hoc Merch Planning reports
Work with all levels of Planning & Merchandising from Assistants to SVP

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Present forecasts and action plans in monthly open-to-buy meetings
Analyze and communicate size and color selling to impact future receipts
Work with Production to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse
Collaborate with Store Planning & Distribution Analysts to ensure proper distribution of key items

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage Inventory Planning team, ensuring all buy plans for all planning areas and financial plans are appropriately linked at all levels of product hierarchy
Develop class/line-level seasonal plans and estimates (for all selling channels) for sales, gross profit, inventory, receipts and open-to-buy, consistent with corporate timing and cadence. Conduct historical analyses to support these seasonal plans/estimates, including analyses of sell-through, markdowns, vendor performance, etc., and analytically surface patterns as future performance indicators. Work with Financial Analysts (and others involved in corporate planning) to ensure financial goals are translated into class/line level plans. Maintain all class/line level plans and estimates in corporate tools
Develop, manage and communicate dynamic open-to-buy at the class/line level. Integrate Merchandising initiatives (e.g. inter-channel transfers of inventory, re-list of prior season merchandise, markdown initiatives, etc.) into open-to-buy estimates. Constantly communicate open-to-buy with Divisional Merchants and Buyers, ensuring they are clear on open-to-buy levels prior to their placing orders. Ensure merchandise on order/receipts do not exceed approved open-to-buy levels
Conduct monthly in-season business reviews with cross-functional buying team. Systemically analyze underlying drivers of performance and recap key profitability metrics, as compared to plan, estimate or prior year. Make recommendations on how to apply learnings to future periods. Develop and present meeting materials for executive review
Conduct detailed post-season review, minimum twice per year (spring and fall seasons) with cross-functional buying team. Systemically analyze underlying drivers of performance and recap key profitability metrics, as compared to plan, estimate or prior year. Make recommendations on how to apply learnings to future seasons. Develop and present meeting materials for executive review
Support Merchandising teams with unit planning and other store planning activities (e.g. plannogramming or rack planning). Work with others in Merchandising as new processes and/or tools are developed
Provide high-level IMU recommendations for lines/classes in scope of responsibility. Provide these recommendations regularly to Buying teams, and others as required
Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to partners in Merchandising
Provide leadership and direction to staff reporting, including participating in resource planning, recruitment, performance management, attendance management, etc. Create a team environment for all associates through establishing clear accountabilities and authorities where associates are held accountable for achieving results. Communicate and coach/guide team members on business decisions
Drive the execution of the current business plan/forecast by working closely with and influencing cross functional partners such as replenishment, finance and store operations including the identification of opportunities to improve process and implement standardized solutions across their own business unit or across multiple business units
Work in compliance with all laws and regulations and attend or complete all required health and safety training, report all accidents and take every precaution reasonable to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and perform other duties as required
Demonstrated Business judgment & Insight
Demonstrated Rigorous analytical skills, quantitative reasoning skills
Demonstrated Initiative & Problem-Solving
Demonstrated Financial knowledge (planning, forecasting/estimating), with an understanding of cause and effect financials
Demonstrated Retail Industry Comprehension
Demonstrated Organizational Skills
Demonstrated Communication skills at senior leadership level
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives, considers the wider team, function, banner or the organization and takes action or makes decision which support the success of those groups
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and making decisions without full information
1 year of experience in Allocation Replenishment
2 years of expeirence in Category Inventory Management/Planning

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for managing monthly open to buy; advise demand planner and buying team on inventory metrics, sales, margin, inventory and promotional changes
Make pre-season inventory management recommendations including: assortment gaps, liquidation candidates, md/bbk requirements, mix of novelty/fashion, and benchmarks for productivity
Make in-season recommendations/decisions on business approaches, including pricing, sales driving promotions, and inventory flow remediation
Analyze and contribute recommendations on cost benefit of assortment expansion, changes in pricing or promotional strategies, extra services, special programs, vendor diversification, and company-wide expansions of inventory
Define inventory, in partnership with buying team, that will achieve sales plan
Analyze and make recommendations on return on investment of styles/SKUs
Optimize markdowns and liquidations on underperforming merchandise
Present strong point of view in sales projection review and production projection review alignment meetings with demand planning
Present strong point of view in cross-functional meetings
Provide analytical support on new and discontinued product sales variances from replenishment output in season
Act as liaison between buying team and demand planning team
Make decision to stop production or orders of under-performing styles/SKUs
5 years of merchandise planning and/or demand planning experience as associate planner
Knowledge and skill in fashion and retail replenishment systems and processes
Strong Excel expertise
Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret information from multiple sources to make decisions
Ability to think strategically, particularly for the long term, as well as critically
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to results
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing business needs
Strong ability to work as constructive leader and member of team, providing timely consistent professional direction and input, encouraging/sharing with others while providing honest constructive feedback and treating others with respect and integrity
Ability to delegate and provide prompt, clear, constructive direction and feedback in a supervisory capacity
Ability to develop and maintain productive working partnerships, both within the company and with outside vendors

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in the development, coordination, and review of merchandise assortments by door/network
Support in season management of the assortment including; space and sku management, product and store review and analysis with the overall objective of being responsive to developing trends, driving sales and profitability
Analyze sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments to future forecasts

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

2-4 years of experience in allocation, planning principles, retail fundamentals, financial budgeting ad hoc reporting and analysis
Work cross-functionally with Merchandise Analyst and Buying/Merchandising team
Communicate with Planner, Buyer/Associate Buyer, Merchandise Analyst, Assistant Buyer, VP of Planning & Allocation and/or Director of Planning & Allocation, IT, and others as needed
Make recommendations to buying partners on markdowns, plans, and assortments

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Weekly business recaps for upper management: sell through, executive summary, promo recaps, and inventory recaps
Attend the weekly demand/supply meeting and give input/direction to future orders, transfers, etc
Execute product pricing in Demandware & keep logs for all SOX compliance
Ad hoc reporting to support the business
Longer term seasonal planning to help support merchandising
Daily/Weekly collaboration with the distribution center on unit forecasts, shipping updates, etc
Work cross functionally with onsite merchants to provide information on product inventory
OTB Management and reconciliation
The successful candidate will have experience working in a complex corporate structure and an ability to influence across departmental boundaries to effect positive change
This individual will have the following knowledge, skills and personal characteristics (required)

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage all plan phases, including top level preliminary targets and bottom up department level, pre and post market
Recommend strategies to achieve balanced plans, maximizing sales and gross margin opportunities through product mix
Develop and communicate actionable business analysis and strategies to support achievement of plan
Manage routine processing, including purchase order and price change approval; communicate variance to plan
Maintain plan and forecast support files
2-3 years' merchandise planning experience
Strong financial, analytical and communication skills are essential
A bachelor's degree from a four year college or university is required

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Formulates seasonal, merchandise plans at department and class levels, in partnership with buyer, balancing the mix of close-out vs. non close-out business. Formulates subclass/sku level plans, as needed. Evaluates plans on a rolling review schedule and develops recommendations for changes, as appropriate. Changes plans, as agreed upon
Develops sales, inventory and margin forecasts at department and class levels. Analyzes performance and provides observations, conclusions and recommendations for changes. Revises forecasts, as needed in partnership with buyer. Presents logic/strategies in Forecast Meetings
Formulates and manages Subclass/SKU level merchandise forecasts through development of ladder plans and analysis to assist with higher level strategies and forecasting
Reviews open-to-buy. Analyzes receipt timing and recommends additional purchases or cancellations based on sales and inventory plans, trends and forecasts
Develops promotional forecasts and recommendations while working with buying and allocation to ensure execution of promotional strategies
Develops assortment plans to achieve plan goals and insure proper inventory balance of the overall assortment and store inventory
Conducts periodic reviews of seasonal and aged inventories. Recommends promotional strategies and markdown strategies to liquidate inventories most profitably
Develops and presents analyses to assess strategy and business performance which include observations, conclusions and recommendations
Develops and maintains a positive relationship with planning, merchandise, allocation, replenishment and marketing team members through a collaborative team atmosphere and active communication
Promotes the development of the planning department through the active use of tools, the sharing of best practices and providing suggestions for improvement
Travels to stores to understand the impact of planned merchandise strategies and to stay informed of business and customer trends
Minimum of three years of Merchandise Planning experience required
Demonstrated strong retail math skills and strong analytical skills required
Demonstrated business development skills and sound judgment
Strong organizational skills required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills required
System savvy with spreadsheet, word processing, and data analysis tools required

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Organize and participate in the Business Review. Analyze, recommend and maintain the optimal vendor matrix
Develop department level store sales plans with support from opportunity analysis. Review the monthly flow of department-level topside plans. Prepare department sales and stock targets. Execute the formal departmental topside plan review, and participate in the group level topside plan review in partnership with the Allocations team
Partner with Merchant team to determine appropriate purchase quantities in accordance with the receipt plan on a monthly basis
Provide pertinent feedback to the Allocations team to support the development of store volume / climate clusters and the implementation of allocation tables. Guide micro-merchandising strategies to optimally incorporate store demographics into the assortment and allocation processes. Ensure best practices for assortment planning and makes recommendations to support allocation strategies
Provide department level information to assist in the planning of advertising and promotions
Provide timely response to store visit notes as requested
May mentor lower level Planners for future internal growth
Requires a college degree (or equivalent) and 3-5 years experience
Strong retail math acumen, including elements of markup and margin planning
Proficient in MS Office tools, including strong Excel skills
Experience with Arthur Planning
Experience communicating with Executives

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Retail Planning experience preferred, eComm experience a plus
2-4 years experience in planning principles, allocation, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
Knowledge of planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
Strong analytical skills, proficient with allocation and planning systems (e.g. JDA), and data warehouse systems (e.g. MicroStrategy)
Expert in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plus

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Is passionate about our jewellery
Has at least 5 years experience in a similar role
Holds strong knowledge and experience using Merchandise Planning software
Is very comfortable working in an extremely fast paced, dynamic environment
Is deadline driven with high attention to detail
Ideally holds a tertiary qualification in Business/Finance
Has proven advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Hold strong analytical abilities and numerical accuracy
Has excellent communication skills
Is extremely self motivated with superior commercial acumen
Enjoys collaboration
Has similar experience in a comparable position, industry

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create and analyze global sales performance for key categories and classifications. Identify risks and new business opportunities to recommend for future development and adjustments to on order placements
Build seasonal tiered sku plans by product classification inclusive of program strategies
Collaborate with merchandising counterparts to create tiered seasonal product assortments and communicate strategies that align future financial and product opportunities
Analyze sku intensive seasonal Global buy rollups
Communicate order placement strategies and directives to Global buying teams
Prepare Seasonal Global Sell-in recaps after each market closes
Monthly Global hindsight reporting - Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division and class
5-7 years related experience in Merchandising/Planning
Comprehensive understanding of retail math
Strong sense of team work
Must be detail oriented, highly organized and accurate

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Drive the demand forecasting and planning of all products to ensure the maximization of sales, inventory productivity, and customer experience. Recognize business trends, identify opportunities and risks, and react accordingly. Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive/noncompetitive and industry data to assess current business strategies and identify future business opportunities
Develop, maintain, and publish on a regular cadence a suite of reports that support all levels of the business including Team Sports HQ KPI, SKU level ladder plans, and style summary. Collect and re-structure data as needed in to standard retail metrics from multiple of sources including 3rd party fulfillment (Stahl’s) and TSHQ league registration (Blue Sombrero) partners
Develop and manage a process to aggregate key future demand indicators, by communicating and collaborating cross functionally with Community Marketing Managers, Team Sales Account Managers, and League Registration Account Managers
Responsible for managing all aspects of merchandising operations including purchase order processing, SKU and vendor onboarding, as well as follow up with outside resources
Collaborate on the development of merchandise assortments through existing and new brands that align with market and consumer trends. Assortment creation includes selecting and purchasing merchandise, continual evaluation of pricing, demand, forecasting and product flow
Build and manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams. Leverage vendor relationships to gain knowledge and data as it pertains to product category. Utilize established relationship in product selection and pricing negotiations
Shop DSG stores and other comparative retail environments, to identify new trends and opportunities, asses merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans
Previous experience as a Merchandise Planner preferred

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and present monthly weekly revenue plans for all products categories and release categories
Develop 3 large revenue re-forecast per year at the category and release level by week
Forecast sell-out at a weekly category and release level based on changes in trend, strategy, or business climate
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Develop quarterly planograms releases that will be based off revenue and inventory turn
Analyze and re-act to the planogram set-up
Partner with Senior Planner to measure the impact of new stores, remodels, and exiting brands/categories to the plan
Partner with Snr Planner to measure impact of changes in promotional activity across months/weeks and all brands/classes and the effect on sales and selling margin
Develop and actualize a sales tracker for all promotional events and provide a re-cap and recommendation from actual results
Through thorough analysis create a strong assortment architecture for all new launches, and create sound forecasts for each product
Partner with instore styling to make recommendations on product set-up for each new drop
Provide supply chain with sound forecasts for all new products as well as metrics on any cannibalization on new to existing product

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Forecasting and budget 10-12 categories interacting with multiple Category Managers
Identifying risks and opportunities by comparing and analyzing actual results against forecasts
Improving financial results by monitoring variances and identifying trends
Producing analytics around budget and forecast process
Contributing to the senior management monthly reporting and analysis packages
Meeting with key personnel to align on forecast and budgets
Translating merchandise strategies into financial forecasts

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Highest level of accuracy and attention to detail is required
Strong ability to multi-task
The ability to manage ambiguous information
Strong ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group, including a high degree of self direction
Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets, charts and pivot tables and using functions such as sumif, vlookup, etc
Ability to build data files using Excel, Access, CSV, Text, and XML files

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Recap in-season actualized sales and inventory KPIs to plan and forecast
Develop item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. Partner with Merchandising & Corporate Planning to accuracy of system entry
Creates and generates reports, analyses and scenarios to drive inventory strategy decisions, understand trends and facilitate planning team daily deliverables
Participates as a functional planning representative on cross-functional project teams as assigned, supporting timely project completion and communicating action items and provides updates to larger team
1-2 years’ mercandise planning experience
Advanced Analytical Skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in Merchandising and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans
Manages purchasing & pricing for multiple categories to maximize sales and profit
Shop brand overstocks & liabilities that help round out assortment and minimize DC capacity
Execute SKU creation and SKU updates for assigned departments
Create & execute promotional and visual merchandising strategies to drive sell through while maximizing profitability and in store visual experience
Partner with creative to develop compelling email marketing that effectively drives traffic to our stores
BA/BS Required
Previous experience in Merchandising
Advanced Excel skills. Advanced retail math skills
Attention to detail. Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Planning and forecasting including annual planning process and monthly OTB
Working with Sr. Buyer in the development of assortment and vendor plans that maximize revenue by ship/trade
Review performance of key and core items. Identify reorder quantities and generate purchase orders
Provide regular reporting and analysis to highlight actual performance of key metrics versus plan and forecast by department/class and ship/trade. Determine and execute course corrections
Analyze tests, promotional activities and events. Analyze SKU productivity in order to maximize performance; recommend SKU counts. Analyze aged inventory. Propose permanent and promotional markdowns
Partnering with Logistics, ensure product moves throughout the pipeline timely and in a cost efficient manner

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support sales, margin and overall business initiatives by managing inventory levels, in-stock and inventory turn over
Support New Item introductions with timely purchases and store allocation in alignment with sales expectations. Monitor product to maturity, making forecast/purchase order adjustments as needed
Manage product exit strategy, limiting investment exposure, as merchandise moves within channels of the business and/or store assortments
Review key selling and inventory metrics, reading trends and reacting accordingly by managing inventory to align to trends
Engage in business decisions by using analytics and historical data to form factual point of view
Monitor sales and receipt forecasts to ensure expectations are being met. Consensus management of outliers by working with service partners to set expectations
Plan sales and inventory for promotional opportunities and validate expectations based on historical sales data, taking into account presentation standards and product placement
Prepare post mortem analysis to understand performance on key events
Manage key vendor relationships for the SC Team by collaborating on upcoming sales/receipt forecasts, on time and fill rate review and forward looking requirements
Articulate business situations and recommendations to Senior Management as required
Participate in the development of new tools that support management of Supply Chain KPI’s
Build and foster cross functional partnerships with DC and Store Operations teams by communicating opportunities and concerns proactively that impact partners
Identify and analyze root cause for inventory related issues
Maintain system settings to ensure proper replenishment, manage wos expectations; adjusting orders/requirements as sales change
Performs other duties as required
Advanced skills in MS Excel
Retail industry business acumen
Advanced skills required in Sales Planning and Inventory Analysis
Basic knowledge and understanding of store fixtures, signage and merchandise layout
Open to Buy Experience is a plus
Minimum 3 years in specialty retail and e-commerce environment in inventory/replenishment capacity
Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to structure analysis independently and identify root causes for issues
Ability to multi-tasked with extreme attention to detail while working on multiple projects
Ability to work independently and manged time effectively to prioritize projects with several business areas
Excell interpersonal, communication,and follow through skills
Comfortable working in fast a pace enviroment with a multicultural staff
A team player

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Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 3 years Merchandise Planning experience in retail - preferably within Footwear
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Advanced computer skills (Excel - pivot tables/v-lookups/etc., Word, Internet)

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Outlet Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support the brand strategy and vision in the Outlet channel through investment in, and maintenance of, an optimum MFO assortment
Provide the wider business with a mechanism through which inventory can be liquidated; maintaining balance between the commercial needs of profitability, speed, and brand protection/distribution control
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Drive the development of pre-season buy plans, product assortments, and in-season OTBs
Develop and execute pricing strategies to optimize inventory turn, gross margin and revenue
Partner with merchandising to create strategic assortment plans by style that allow for proper depth and breadth to support financial goals
Partner with the allocation team to analyze style selling by store and region to create clustering strategies for inventory and assortment optimization
Partner with DTC cross-functional partners to implement liquidation strategies, as needed; facilitate communication with distribution center and stores on any transfers and RTVs
Analyze current trends and historical data to identify risks and opportunities at the style level; present findings to key partners/executives in order to drive short-term and long-term business plans
Develop, monitor, analyze, and recap selling reports (weekly, monthly, seasonal, etc) that speak to performance to plan and LY at all levels of the product hierarchy; lead actions on key takeaways and insights
Identify Key Items and manage ladder plans at the style/color level, partnering with merchandising, allocations, and production to sustain healthy sales
Help coordinate and manage the execution of purchase order entry

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and maintain focused store cluster groups
Work closely with Director of DTC Planning & Allocations and Buyers to ensure buys are according to store clusters
Responsible to manage and oversee focus area. Participate in tops down and bottoms up planning
Provide competitive analysis as requested
Provides performance recaps to plan at the weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly levels
Assist in managing the financial success of a department or class
Identifies risks/opportunities for a department or class and develop action plans to achieve the financial goals

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure full end of season departmental reviews are held within the teams in preparation for pre-season strategy
In conjunction with the Buyers for the assigned departments of responsibility, prepare a thorough sales plan for the season ahead. This includes proposals on sales, margin, markdown, discount and shrinkage based on detailed analysis of historic product data as well as forward trend information. The proposal should maximize sales and profit potential across the Group and should incorporate input from the VP Merchandising/Divisional Merchandising Manager (DMM)
Present the pre-season plan, along with the Buyers to the VP Merchandising and DMM for sign off, providing a robust, commercially focused proposal
Build Arthur accordingly to incorporate the seasonal plans, taking into account forward weeks cover, sales phasing, markdown costs and intake by month and profit, including the departmental plans by International Territories
Work in conjunction with the Buyers for the assigned departments of responsibility, prepare range plans built up at product level, ensuring that there is a balanced product mix for each customer type, and key building blocks, highlighting any budgetary issues to the VP Merchandising and DMM
In season maintenance of assortment plans, ensuring they’re always fully up to date
Conduct regular range reviews in conjunction with the Buyers to analyze sales performance, taking appropriate action. Present recommendations to the VP Merchandising and DMM
Take part in the weekly repeats meeting in conjunction with the Buying team and Associate Merchandiser, review sales performance on best-selling lines from the previous week for the assigned product departments and agree accordingly products on which to repeat/discontinue
Check quantities for all repeats prepared by Associate Merchandiser, ensuring they are aligned to forecasted sales, Open to Buy (OTB), margin and airfreight targets
Ensure that repeats for ‘Core Lines’ and club lines are reviewed on a fortnightly basis by the Associate Merchandiser
At least 2 - 3 years’ experience within a Merchandising role

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Junior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Remain fully conversant with all orders processing through the system, working closely with the Buying team
Ensure awareness of all orders not on the system that influence open to buy
On a weekly basis, review the sales performance from the previous week for products within the assigned departments of responsibility and identify lines for repeat. Present recommendations to the Group Merchandiser and Buyer for sign off in weekly repeats meeting
Ensure that repeats for Core Lines and Club Lines are reviewed on a fortnightly basis
Prepare quantities for all repeats, ensuring they are aligned to forecasted sales, Open to Buy (OTB), margin and airfreight targets. Agree quantity with Group Merchandiser
Raise all orders/inquiries with the suppliers, identifying opportunities to negotiate on cost to maximize profit margin. Where necessary, seek alternative quotations to obtain the best price. Raise and send for approval in PEMS system, ensuring Group Merchandiser is aware of any changes
Input any amendments onto PEMS and send for approval, ensuring the Group Merchandiser is notified
Identify allocations of stock from the Distribution Centre (DC) through a detailed analysis of stock and sales data. Instruct the Group Allocation Analyst accordingly to action these allocations
Liaise with Allocation Analysts on a regular basis to maximize efficiency
Responsible for managing intake, ensuring that all orders are delivered on time and applying charges where applicable. Update PEMS accordingly
Produce and review ‘Intake Report’, highlight to Group Merchandiser and take appropriate action
Review weekly reports from logistics, highlighting any issues to the Group Merchandiser
Be aware of any allocation exceptions that require dispatching in the current week and report to Group Merchandiser
Ensure Group Merchandiser is informed of any changes / movements to intake vs. Arthur
Produce, review and print all Monday morning Merchandising Trading reports and assist in the production of Company trading reports
Prepare information for an Airfreight Report on a weekly basis, tracking airfreight costs against budget and recommending ways to reduce costs at all times
Conduct analysis of slow and fast moving lines, providing commercial recommendations to the Group Merchandiser; ensuring appropriate action is taken
Be fully aware of what OTB is available at all times, ensuring receipts are accurate on Arthur, highlighting to the Group Buyer the spend available for the assigned department
Collate all cycle count (mini stock take) results for the assigned departments of responsibility and update Arthur accordingly, highlighting any amendments to the Group Merchandiser
Attend weekly Departmental Meeting to review sales performance and set priorities for the week
Update daily sales report on a rotational basis
Ensure correct style / sku information is provided to sales tracker coordinator and review tracker weekly
Ensure all till lines are delivered on time, highlight any future issues to Group Merchandiser
Responsible for collating the MPPR (Monthly Product Performance Review) pack and attending meetings where appropriate
Produce Arthur packs and attend monthly review meeting ensuring you are fully conversant with all receipts for Arthur. Support the Merchandiser in actioning any Arthur changes following the meeting
Ensure assortment plans are maintained / updated
Coordinate strategy pack including collating and printing
Input into pre-season assortment plan with guidance from Group Merchandiser
In conjunction with the Group Buying and Merchandising teams, prepare detailed sales and stock analysis for regular Range Reviews. Present trends and recommendations to drive sales and profit margin at the meetings
Report to Manager (Group Merchandiser) on a regular basis
Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Group Buying and Merchandising departments
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels, in particular with International colleagues / suppliers
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Work closely with International colleagues
Ideally possess a fashion related degree such as a BA in Design, Textile Management, Fashion Journalism, Fashion and Marketing or Buying and Merchandising Management
A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Merchandising role

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4 to 6+ years relevant experience required
Microsoft Word and Excel
AS/400 Software

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Key partner with Merchandising and Operations with the main focus of achieving financial goals
Focus on business metrics that lead to profitability (revenue, margin, returns, cancels, aged inventory)
Analytics lead in creating and upgrading all reporting and processes
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and 2-3 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience, ideally experience in ecommerce
Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Advanced Excel a must and Macros a plus

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create and maintain twelve month rolling financial and assortment plans to maximize investment in inventory, sales and profit
Identify trends through statistical analysis, media publications, market visits, trade shows, national and local sporting news and competitor merchandise activities
Compile and analyze financial and product past performance, square inch analysis, web analytics to aid in future growth strategies

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

BS Degree or Equivalent
3-5 years of professional experience
Previous retail, sales or customer service experience a plus
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Up to 30% travel

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Junior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Carry-out weekly monitoring of sales, markdowns, mark-ups and retail price
Collaborate with buyers to prepare optimal stock assortments and follow-up on replenishment
Maintain and review buyers’ grids based on store contribution
Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting/Finance major
Ability to work under pressure and grow in a fast-paced environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop strategic Tops Down Plan - sales, margin, inventory and will have an emphasis at the department/season code level
Partner with the merchant team to identify key business concepts and opportunities
Forecasting sales, margin, markdowns and inventories on a weekly / monthly basis and will recommend strategies to maximize profitability
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners - merchants, visual, store operations and allocation
Collaborating with peers to ensure consistency of information and the sharing of best practices

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Development of department financial plans in partnership with merchandising for sales, margin, receipts and inventory that support strategic objectives. Forecast and analyze open to buy on a weekly basis and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals. Make recommendations to future order quantities, inventory flow and pricing
Create sku level sales and inventory plans to forecast flow of merchandise, rate of sale and projected margin. Partner with the allocation team on DCM policies and flow of orders by distribution center. Partner with merchandising to develop strategies to review business on a weekly basis
Provide guidance on maximizing the merchandise buy within budget parameters by establishing seasonal strategies and identifying missed growth opportunities. Identify inventory levels needed to support rate of sale based on target sell thru percent, weeks of supply and planned product life cycle
Partnership with allocation to review allocation strategies, OFO forecasts and flow of inventory by distribution center and in total to support sales and visual requirements
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by SKU. Identify best sellers and re-buy, and forecast as necessary to drive sales. Recognize slow sellers and recommend profitable strategies to exit product in a timely manner
Suggest items for marketing based on SKU sales potential, seasonality and inventory flow. Provide accurate sales projections to assist with marketing and allocation strategies. Conduct regular visits to Pier 1 stores and competition to review sales, strategic opportunities, merchandise assortment, markdowns and visual presentation
Bachelors Degree Required
3+ years of experience in a corporate merchandising role
Experience overseeing and managing an Open to Buy
Experience utilizing financial principles and retail math

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Item Planning
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required
5+ years in a business analytics role, preferably merchandise planning
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on driving results
Solid grasp of inventory planning concepts
Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with limited guidance from senior team leaders
Expert level Excel skills including building financial and sensitivity models, pivot tables, and other advanced Excel functions. Experience with data modeling, statistical analysis, or SQL is a plus
Adept at learning new software and analysis methods
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with peers and cross functional teams

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and execute all aspects of the financial plans for specific departments by class, by week, including determining sales, markdowns margin, turn, receipts, and inventory requirements
Weekly financial forecasting of sales and markdowns accounting for business shifts, competitive environment and emerging opportunities/risks
Implement transition and liquidation management for the department in order to ensure that product is received and liquidated in the appropriate seasonal windows
Analyze and adjust pricing to ensure programs are hitting sales and margin expectations on a weekly basis at sub-chain level
2-4 years of Retail planning experience is required
Ability to thrive in a fast paced ever changing work environment
Ability to converse in Spanish preferred, but not required
Advanced technical skills including Excel and any planning system

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

A corporate culture where your skills are judged only by your results - our motto: Every Day is a Casual Friday
The security of an expanding company with 12.000 employees and a company pension scheme
A feel-good team: We don't just work well together, we also like to get together after work

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

With guidance, create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by department, class, and/or SKU to support product and financial strategies
Analyze historical data and current trends to recap business
Work to identify risks and opportunities by department and by class. In partnership with manager, create strategies to align inventory with Merchant partners
Develop item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. Partner with Merchandising & Merch Control to ensure accuracy of system entry
Partner with Store Planning & Allocation to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse & stores
Work with all levels of Planning & Merchandising from Assistants to EVP

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Prioritize on-air sales and productivity maximization. Script Pals according to Pal Basic standards and scripting guidelines
Strategize items to maximize selling exposures
Identify and react to promotional opportunities including: EZ-Pay, Host Promo, One-Time-Only (OTO), Key Items, Power Promos, etc
Identify and execute reorders, including Power Promos and Host Promos
Price product, manage markdowns, manage category margin to assigned goal
Manage EZ-Pay to assigned goal to maximize opportunity and control inventory
Provide creative/innovative solutions to problems. Have knowledge of product categories and markets. Manage items and/or opportunities to meet or exceed the expectations of the external customer

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Foster a productive, professional work environment, supporting department initiatives and processes
Mentor, train and act as a positive role model for peers
Proactively seek improvements to enhance planning process
Actively participate as needed on projects
Be recognized as the expert for assigned categories by team and cross functional partners
Teach and participate in department training
Oversee New Hire training
Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3-5 years related work experience required in merchandise planning or retail financial analytics
Ability to build and foster business relationships, especially with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Stores and Sales; exhibit strong influencing skills
Strong business acumen with multi or channel specific experience: Retail, Dotcom or B2B environment
Mentor, train, and act as role model for Planners and Inventory Analysts
Exercise insightful judgment and be willing to take risk
Flexible, detail oriented, strong communication, planning and organizational skills
Proficient to Advanced PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Create global sales performance reports for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments to future development and order placements
Support the development of seasonal assortments
Communicate order placement strategies and directives to global buying teams
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of global order forms
Manage global order split by size process and communication
Bachelor's Degree
Strong sense of team work
Ability to take initiative and ownership
Must be detail oriented, highly organized and accurate
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3 – 5 years planning experience
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Highly motivated and results oriented
Ability to negotiate with and influence peers and members of cross functional team
Ability to meet deadlines

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Planning Manager to translate plan changes to impact on CAP
Develop assortment wedges
Partner with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends, such as
Bachelor's degree; finance, operations, business a plus
3 years of retail experience in assistant buying, or allocation; Merchant or merchandising experience desirable

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Strong proficiency in Retail Math required
Strong proficiency in standard business software applications required
Proven ability to effectively complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models
Experience working in consumer product industry in similar capacity preferred

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Experienced Merchandiser or Planner, currently working at a senior level
A clear understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, optimum stock levels, and how to positively impact these metrics. This experience will ideally have been gained within multi-channel environment. Those from a single channel environment will also be considered
Strong trading instinct
An understanding of catalogue and web creative work flow process is desired
Developing, executing and communicating strategic merchandise financial plans that support the product, marketing and financial objectives of a division/ category and customer
Analysing historical data, productivity and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
Providing key insights and recommendations to timing and depth of mark down and collaborating effectively with merchandising to develop a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities for Lands' End
Driving financial results that maximise sales, stock and bottom line profitability resulting in gross margin return on investment and stock turn goals
Reviewing and analysing actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales and stock levels on a weekly/ monthly/ quarterly basis
Communicating financial results, forecasts and action plans to the manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years of prior retail planning experience, buying or store management experience a plus
Expert at organization and problem solving
Strong Communication Skills and Business Acumen
Excellent analytical skills required to spot and analyze trends

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Developing a partnership with the Buyer to drive merchandising strategies and tactics that deliver financial objectives and deliver ROI
Partnering with the Buyer to drive and execute key business decisions impacting the assigned category such as
Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience
4+ years of experience in merchandising or prior experience with allocation and/or financial planning within the retail industry
Ability to gather and interpret data for various reports, as appropriate
Ability to drive positive change
Knowledge of the retail industry; understanding of specific category product lines and core customer behavior
Results focused using performance targets and goals to drive own activities as well as help team succeed
Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Relationship with Others
Remain fully conversant with all orders processing through the system, working closely with the Buying team ensuring assortment plans are updated
On a weekly basis, review the sales performance from the previous week for products within the assigned departments of responsibility and identify lines for repeat. Present recommendations to the Merchandiser and Buyer for sign off in weekly repeats meeting
Ensure that repeats for Core Lines in both Claire’s and Icing are reviewed on a fortnightly basis
Prepare quantities for all repeats, ensuring they are aligned to forecasted sales, Open to Buy (OTB), margin and airfreight targets. Agree quantity with Merchandiser
Raise all orders/enquiries with the suppliers, identifying opportunities to negotiate on cost to maximize profit margin. Where necessary, seek alternative quotations to obtain the best price. Raise and send for approval in PEMS system, ensuring Merchandiser is aware of any changes
Input any amendments onto PEMS and send for approval, ensuring the Merchandiser is notified
Work with QC to ensure orders are authorised to conform with all Claire's Accessories guidelines
Identify allocations of stock from the Distribution Centre (DC) through a detailed analysis of stock and sales data. Instruct the Planner/Allocation Analyst accordingly to action these allocations
Liaise with Planners/Allocation Analysts on a regular basis to maximize efficiency
Produce and review ‘Intake Report’, highlight to Merchandiser and take appropriate action
Review weekly reports from logistics, highlighting any issues to the Merchandiser
Be aware of any allocation exceptions that require dispatching in the current week and report to Merchandiser
Ensure Merchandiser is informed of any changes/movements to intake vs. Arthur
Update and review ‘Power Sheets’ containing detailed sales and stock information for key performing areas
Be fully aware of what OTB is available at all times, ensuring receipts are accurate on Arthur, highlighting to the Buyer the spend available for the assigned department
Collate all cycle count (mini stock take) results for the assigned departments of responsibility and update Arthur accordingly, highlighting any amendments to the Merchandiser
Attend weekly Departmental Meeting to review sales performance and set priorities for the week and deputise for Merchandiser when absent
Conduct store visits to obtain direct feedback relating to individual products and stock levels and highlight any changes to allocation team to enhance sales at store and company level
Communicate any promotions to Retail and Analytics Team for actioning
Work closely with Associate Buyer to ensure correct style / sku information is provided to sales tracker coordinator and review tracker weekly
Ensure all till lines are delivered on time, highlight any future issues to Merchandiser
Responsible for collating the MPPR (Monthly Product Performance Review) pack and attending meetings where appropriate deputising in meetings when Merchandiser is absent
In accordance with defined parameters, support the Group Merchandiser in selecting lines for markdown and forecasting costs accordingly
Ensure grading process is completed in accordance with grading calendar
Produce all historical analysis for strategy packs
Participate in department pre-season planning meetings
Input into pre-season assortment plan with guidance from Merchandiser
In conjunction with the Buying and Merchandising teams, prepare detailed sales and stock analysis for regular Range Reviews. Present trends and recommendations to drive sales and profit margin at the meetings
Prepare and review ad hoc and bespoke reports as required
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels, in particular with US and International colleagues / suppliers
Build and maintain effective working relationship with key partners across the business, with particular emphasis on the Buying, Retail, Branch Merchandising, Allocation and Analytics and Logistics teams
Develop and maintain relationships with key product suppliers
Ideally working towards a fashion related degree such as a BA in Design, Textile Management, Fashion Journalism, Fashion and Marketing or Merchandising Management
At least 2 – 3 years’ experience within a Merchandising role

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Build strategic seasonal and annual plans to maximize sales, inventory, and margin using historical data and trends
Forecast monthly in season sales, receipts, and inventory needs. Present financial plans and receipt recommendations in open-to-buy meetings
Analyze product performance to identify opportunities and risks to the financial plan. Provide analysis and actionable recommendations to merchandising team to improve product performance
Recommend promotional and markdown pricing by evaluating sales, inventory, sell thru, and margin
Ad hoc data analysis to support the team in making informed business decisions and strategies

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments for merchandise planning and replenishment
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
Maintains and executes financial plans and open-to-buy (OTB) forecasts for Merchandise Department
Places orders and oversees the placement and validation of orders within high-growth merchandise categories and departments
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates
Supports the continuous development and implementation of financial strategies for complex merchandise categories and departments

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

4+ years experience in planning and buying, replenishment, finance or related field required
At least 2 year experience in a retail environment preferred
4 year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
Position Description

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Assistant Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Generating sales and inventory reports
Gather and consolidate historic sales and inventory reports from centralized data warehouse and planning files
Compile, print and organize OTB and business review documents for weekly bus. Review mtg
Data entry for purchase orders for allocations to stores with an extreme attention to detail
Create and manage weekly tracking report for POs going to stores
Liaison with store team regarding over and short ships
Field store product request forms
Manage stock balance process
Manage visual orders for all new drops and new store openings
Coordinate new store opening needs with store ops and warehouse
Ad-hoc report as requested
Manage inner store transfer process
Participate in business reviews to develop greater understanding of how specific actions impact overall department results

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Successfully manage and contribute to the profitability by increasing the volume of products that are sold within each category, and improving the Average Spend by base
Achieve category goals, assisting and taking charge of the strategy, by managing underperforming routes and bases
Have excellent ability to implement strategy and measure results, and be able to make decision and make a difference
Be an expert in financial analysis reporting, and development of KPI's. Strong mathematical and analytical skills are essential skills
Have the skills to maintain a productive relationship with suppliers and internally within the business and be able to influence people to get things done. Good people skills and the ability to easily establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds at all levels of employment is key
Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail are essential for the candidate to have
The candidate must also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and will ensure that all files and supplier correspondence are kept up to date
Be able to keep on top of all supplier management, product pricing & general administration including updating buying systems as appropriate
Reporting and helping to resolve any issues pertaining to Chilled and Frozen range as well as the general product range
Communicating promotions, price changes and new product information to the bases monthly so bases are kept informed and focused on the right objectives
Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Be fully aware of all orders/amendments that are sent for approval to Head of Planning
Ensure the Associate Merchandiser and Allocation Analysts conduct a detailed analysis of stock and sales data to identify correct and timely allocation of stock from the Distribution Center
Remain aware of allocation exceptions that require dispatch in the current week
Ensure that intake is being chased on an on-going basis by the Associate Merchandiser and that appropriate action is being taken and the PEMS system is updated accordingly
Review the intake report, take appropriate action and remain aware of any implications on the Arthur system
Monitor product performance on an on-going basis. Attend a weekly meeting along with the buyer for the assigned product department(s) to review the previous week’s trading. A complete analysis of sales performance, sell through, stock covers and new intake will drive key trading decisions to maximize future sales and profit margin
In conjunction with the Buyer, prepare and provide weekly trading information to the VP Merchandising and DMM relating to sales performance for the assigned product departments, outlining actions taken or proposed to maximize sales and profit margin
Ensure that all required analysis for departments of responsibility is updated accurately and reviewed
Review Arthur for departments of responsibility on an on-going basis, incorporating other reporting tools to analyze current and historic sales performance. Through identifying risks and opportunities, make informed recommendations to the VP Merchandising and re-forecast accordingly
Monitor margin on a weekly basis. Review achieved margins against plan and highlight any areas of concern
Ensure the Associate Merchandiser is identifying both slow and fast moving lines, advise on prompt assertive action i.e., cancelling orders, markdowns, promotions, method of transport and phasing of orders
Attend a weekly Merchandising Meeting to review departmental sales performance and communicate key areas of focus
Manage direct reports such that they are fully aware of key trading issues to ensure efficient and smooth running of all areas relating to the assigned product departments
Manage OTB on a weekly basis in conjunction with the Buyer for the assigned departments. Allocate OTB accordingly to maximize sales and profit margin, ensuring an appropriate allocation is assigned to repeat orders and new products
Work with Buyer to produce Best Sellers Report
Review airfreight report weekly, focusing on pertinence of lines and identifying opportunities to save costs
Prepare a re-forecast of sales, OTB, stock and markdown activity for the Arthur review meeting. Presenting details and highlighting all areas of risk, concern and opportunity
Provide a robust business case to support all areas when challenged
Fully prepare and present at MPPR meeting with representatives from the Groups senior management team
Responsible for presenting a review of the performance figures for the assigned departments of responsibility. This will include identifying areas which are driving sales and highlighting what action is being taken with those that have under performed
Conduct store visits to obtain direct feedback relating to individual products and stock levels. Highlight recommendations to the allocation team to enhance sales at store and company level
Prepare and action markdown proposals, ensuring these fall within the defined parameters of budget and margin targets. Ensure that line lists are sent to the Merchandising & Analytics team
Ensure grading process is actioned in accordance with the grading calendar
Maintain excellent communication links with colleagues from the Buying and Merchandising departments
Communicate effectively across all levels and via all channels, in particular with International colleagues/suppliers
At least 2 - 3 years’ experience within a Merchandise Planning role

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership
Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals
Analyze
Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
Performance in season and make markdown or chase recommendations
Work with Merchandising Team to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability
Participate in
All aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies
Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
BA or equivalent, and 3-5 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience
Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills

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Assist in development of Special Business Unit strategies and drive partnerships across merchandising to influence assortments to achieve Business Unit specific sales and margin plans
Create daily sales plans for Canada, Puerto Rico and Shopko each Season. Including develop seasonal Financial 470’s
Actively work with and across Merchandising teams to optimize the Business Unit assortment by taking into account each Units unique external influence
Manage Business Unit specific pricing strategies to support control of markdowns, seasonal transitions and liquidation
Responsible for partnering with Marketing in ensuring that all product, pricing and featured product is accurate in all Marketing vehicles, both internal and external
Communicate frequently and effectively with Retail Operations leadership and external business partners regarding business performance, gaps and opportunities
Maintain, create and analyze reporting specific to each Business Unit to help in maximizing specific business need
Provide necessary financial analysis in preparation for special projects, and other needs
Build and execute new processes to manage Business Unit growth driven by Company strategies and other key initiatives
Travel outside of the United States may be required 2 -3 times per year
1-2 years of Retail planning experience

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Wholesale Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years professional work experience
2+ years experience in retail or wholesale planning or analytics
Experience creating and maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets
2+ years Merchandise Planning experience
Demonstrated experience using merchandise planning and forecasting methodologies
Sense of urgency, time management skills
Strong communication, relationship, collaboration, and presentation skills

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop pre-season strategic plans - sales, margin, inventory with emphasis at the department/season code level
Manage inventory levels from investment through allocation execution and recommend strategies consistent with departmental goals
Manage sales, margin, markdowns and inventory turn on a weekly/monthly basis by evaluating in-season trends with existing pre-season strategies
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners - merchants, visual, marketing, store operations and allocation
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information and the sharing of best practices

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5+ years specialty retail planning experience
Experience in top down and bottom up planning processes and maximizing all financial metrics
Team player that is capable of contributing to the total organization on a multi-faceted level
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills and must be able to clearly present and support business strategies
Strong PC skills including Excel, Access and Word
Knowledge of Arthur Planning and/or other merchandise planning systems is a plus

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Work in concert with the Director of Planning and the Retail Buying Team to develop and communicate a comprehensive Merchandise Plan strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments
2-3 years experience in Merchandise Planning within a specialty chain
2- 3 years experience in Merchandise Allocation and Store Planning within a specialty chain
At least 1 year of Management experience of Staff level associates
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Math
Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment
Ability and willingness to work in a Team environment

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Retail Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Provide support in planning and developing seasonal merchandise and budget for each collection in order to achieve all essential business KPIs in line with improved operational excellence
Assist in managing margins, season launch and markdown plans as well as returns in conjunction with the buying teams and local market experts and decision markers
Plan and monitor stock level and replenishment of core and seasonal lines to optimize sales opportunity and sell thru performance
Provide active feedback by participating weekly performance reviews and meetings on transfers and consolidation as well as provision of monthly markdown budgets and consumption
Establish, perform and continuously enhance weekly and monthly standard reporting package as well as post season analysis
Develop appropriate forecasting tools to determine suitable stock levels and carry out long term forecasting of product requirements for retail stores
Keep abreast of market trend in order to provide business insight to the Company
Degree holder in Business Administration / Fashion Retail Management with 1-2 years related experience in apparel retail channel
Proficient in MS Excel and sensitive to numbers
Good analytical and report writing skills
Good command of both spoken and written English & Chinese
Experience & knowledge in SAP is definitely an advantage
Fresh candidates with passion to develop professional career in fashion industry will also be considered

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Develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans in accordance with company goals, historical performance and market trend analysis
Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a department/class level in our planning system based on changes in trend, strategy, receipts or business climate
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Work with Director to create open to buy forecasts, re-forecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet department financial
Understand the impact of new stores, remodels, and exiting brands/categories to the plan
Understand the impact of changes in promotional activity across months/weeks and all brands/classes and the effect on sales and selling margin
Develop knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication
Execute initial product allocations based on preseason buy; propose adjustments based on current trend by item category and location
Partner with Sales Team to ensure consumer trends/needs are being met

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree required and 3 + years' experience
Strong analytical skills with experience in SQL and Excel, including Macros
V-Lookups and Pivot Tables
Bachelor’s degree ideally in a technical, business or analytical discipline
Three years’ experience in inventory management, supply chain or operations

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Strong analytical skills with experience in SQL and Excel, including Macros, V--
Lookups and Pivot Tables
Company Summary

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Associate Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Detail oriented, extremely organized and strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with experience in SQL and Excel, including Macros,
V Lookups and Pivot Tables
Additional Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years’ experience in inventory management, supply chain or operations

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Maximizes sales through optimizing allocation of stock to the stores in a manner that will ensure the desired inventory turnover goals by store to support achievement of the profit objectives of the company
Provides merchandise category stock to sales analysis
Partners with respective buyer(s) each period on a markdown plan for all discontinued and/or non performing programs
Monitors inventory performance versus plan and informs buying and management team on status so that deviations from plan may be addressed on a timely basis
Assists with the annual process for collecting assumptions and forecasts for all categories that will assist Operations with budget development
Works with the merchants to develop aggressive, achievable merchandise plans
Maintains direct communication with vendors and distributors to ensure that scheduled deliveries match purchase order dates and modifies replenishment schedule as necessary
Troubleshoots vendor and distribution challenges including short ships, overages and posting issues
Maintains a weekly call with Operations leadership to assist with troubleshooting sites level challenges in assigned categories
Supports product promotions, including the creation of volume projections, shipping and program wind-down
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field
Requires 3-6 years Merchandise Planning experience including sales, receipts, turnovers, markup and margin
Requires familiarity with replenishment systems – preferably SAP
Requires strong computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing
Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal skills

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Relationship with others
In conjunction with the Group Buyers for the assigned departments of responsibility, prepare a thorough sales plan for the season ahead. This includes proposals on sales, margin, markdown, discount and shrinkage based on detailed analysis of historic product data as well as forward trend information. The proposal should maximize sales and profit potential across the Group and should incorporate input from the VP Merchandising/Divisional Merchandising Manager (DMM)
Ensure Merchandising teams present a robust pre-season plan, along with the Group Buyers to the VP Merchandising and DMM for sign off, providing a robust, commercially focused proposal
Manage and lead merchandising teams to build Arthur accordingly to incorporate the seasonal plans, taking into account forward weeks cover, sales phasing, markdown costs and intake by month and profit, including the departmental plans by International Territories
Ensure recap sheets are completed and reviewed prior to trips and updated accordingly on return
Work in conjunction with the Group Buyers and Merchandisers for the assigned departments of responsibility, review range plans that are built up at product level, ensuring that there is a balanced product mix for each customer type, and key building blocks, highlighting any budgetary issues to the VP Merchandising
Ensure that the correct profiles and grades are in place in order to maximize sales potential and minimize markdown, ensuring the correct ratio from top to bottom
Lead Merchandising team to ensure In season maintenance of assortment plans, ensuring they’re always fully up to date
Fashion related degree such as a BA in Design, Textile Management, Fashion Journalism, Fashion and Marketing or Merchandising Management
At least 5 years of experience within a Merchandising role with ideally team responsibilities

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Omni Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

3-5 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
Posses strong communication skills to partner effectively with cross-functional partners
Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work productively in a team environment

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Senior Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Support the development, implementation & execution of new business processes, planning tools and merchandise systems technology
Maintain business processes and serve as subject matter expert for process improvements
Create and maintain key article ladder plans both pre-season and in-season including managing receipt flo

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Complete a monthly top down sales forecast (RMP) and support rolling OTB framework, proposing relevant changes based on latest sales trends, risks, and inventory health
Partner with Merchant and Inventory teams to build monthly flow plan for sales and inventory
Partner with the sizing team to adapt and maintain sizing grids to maximize performance
Propose consistent markdown/promotional cadence in order to manage in-season profitability, and maximize full price sell thru/margin whilst maintaining health of inventory profile
Produce and present formal Investment Reviews to the local market as well as region, communicating how the investment decisions will support the aligned business strategy
Conduct quantitative analysis and insights to optimize line profitability
Providing input to the development of wholesale planning reporting and analytics activities to ensure account productivity and inventory investment
Review business performance weekly to identify opportunity and risk, escalating issues for resolution

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Wholesale Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with Geo Merch & Wholesale commercial team to build an optimum assortment
Partner cross functionally (MP&IM, Commercial, Merch, and Finance) to finalize the “buy” budget and validate that the “buy” is in-line to achieve sales plans
Validate category mix, AUR, merchandise flow and revenue targets in each country for each planning group
Build monthly bottom up demand forecast (item plan) in order to drive effective & accurate forecast
Proactive in season management of promotions, returns needed to mitigate risks and optimize inventory
Promote standardization cross AMA of processes and tools wherever possible
Validate and manage SRT/AGR requests and processes

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Merchandise Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop strategic merchandise plans-sales margin, inventory and turn
Partner with merchant team to identify key business concepts and
Develop & maintain effective relationships with cross- functional partners, merchants and store operations
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information and sharing of best practices

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