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Nathanael

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Experience Experience

Houston, TX

Manager, Merchandise Planning

Houston, TX

O'Kon, Barrows and Bahringer

Houston, TX

Manager, Merchandise Planning

Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company
Work with Merchants and Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse
Develop direct reports
Results orientation that is balanced between both long-term objectives and short-run performance
Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis
Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate strategies that align future financial and product opportunities in the area
Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that supports product and financial strategies

Philadelphia, PA

Specialist, Merchandise Planning

Philadelphia, PA

Muller LLC

Philadelphia, PA

Specialist, Merchandise Planning

Work within prescribed Open-To-Buy (OTB) framework of the market, within defined categories
Work jointly with Store Operations and Store Environments to ensure grading/option plan is in line with space management (pre-season)
Be aware and contribute to improvements in Allocation and Replenishment (A&R)
Work collaboratively with Marketing, Visual Merchandising (VM) and Store Operations
Implement end of season stock management
Ensure integration of ratio management in all Outlet merchandising activities
Support the framework for key promotional analysis techniques (proactive and reactive)

present

Philadelphia, PA

Director, Merchandise Planning

Philadelphia, PA

Johnson Inc

present

Philadelphia, PA

Director, Merchandise Planning

present

Develop Merchandise Planners to improve planning and forecast accuracy within the business
Train, develop, and manage direct reports; offer consistent and timely feedback to direct reports
Analyze merchandise mix and related product performance and recommend adjustments to support business trends and seasonal selling peaks
Manage seasonal liabilities and delivery performance at a divisional level
Manage, train and develop team of merchandise analysts
Maintain reporting activities on key analytics and work with Business Intelligence team to optimize reporting
Manage all in season revisions, forecasting to Merchandising Plans and Open to Buy for assigned division (20%)

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Ball State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

Ability to maintain appropriate compliance and controls; a strong knowledge of merchandising
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to set and communicate team priorities
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Ability to develop high level strategic plans and manage the detailed follow-thru
Strong problem solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives
Ability to effectively recruit, assess and develop personnel. Strong “hands-on” performance management abilities
Ability to lead, coach and develop staff to improve performance and achieve professional goals
Proven ability to make business decisions that are consistent with the brand and company objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects

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Internship Within WW Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with team in planning merchandise plans and OTB for Budget, Forecast and before buying campaigns
Ensure accurate and efficient support preparing reports on a weekly basis to analyze discrepancies between actual and planned data (i.e. sales, on hand, sell-thru, Mos, etc) using BI tools
Assisting in the creation of reporting and presentations to Corporate Functions and Regional Functions (Production, Merchandising, Finance, Retail)
Assistance with other ad-hoc requests & analyses

Merchandise Planning VP Resume Examples & Samples

Oversee overall Merchandise Planning for the Ecommerce, Wholesale and Retail Channel: develop merchandise and buy plans to support financial goals
Develop OTB and Merchandise planning processes to support overall Sales and Financial goals for the Ecommerce and Retail channel; Analysis and validation of wholesale channel pre-bookings
Manage and develop merchandise planning reporting to inform and guide executive decisions and product strategies: best sellers, sell through, sales mix by class, sales to stock, assortment productivity, inventory OH by class and age, and many other ad hoc reports
Analyze promotional events performance to guide future decisions: ROI on promotional events, mark-down cadence and effectiveness
Review inventory performance and OH and suggest mark-down strategies to the E-commerce and Retail channel
Manage Retail stores buy and plans: oversee Retail Buyers and Merchandiser(s) and define Retail Stores assortments plan to maximize Stores performance (sales, sales / sqf, margin, conversion) and ensure appropriate brand presentation and positioning
Interact regularly with Merchandise Directors, Sales channels, and Supply Chain to ensure proper inventory procurement; coordinate with Supply Chain on inventory clearance and strategies for off-price
Develop and ensure compliance of planning process improvement, standardization, and best practices
Manage the creation of bottoms-up demand plans (style level with breakdown by sku), reconcile with top-line sales and gross margin budget, across all channels, regions, and products
Post-season analysis and development of assortment plan targets for future seasons
Manage, train and develop Merchandise Planning team
Manage Merchandise Hierarchy & Classification structure
Product Merchandising - assortment planning
Finance - sales and margin reconciliation
Sales, Merchandising and Marketing team members of individual sales channels and regions – general merchandise planning
IT - reporting and planning solutions
Supply chain - purchasing and inbound PO tracking
Logistics - receiving and warehouse operations
10 years of experience in Merchandise and/or Inventory Planning in a multi-channel retail environment
Experience in Ecommerce, Wholesale and Brick & Mortar retail channels preferred, with both domestic and international distribution
Fashion apparel and/or footwear categories a plus

Merchandise Planning Internship Resume Examples & Samples

Has applied numeric and analysis aptitude in previous settings
Excellent academic record
Strong communication (both verbal and written)
Interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary
Must be computer proficient. Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint experience a plus

Merchandise Planning Internships Resume Examples & Samples

Project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Proven organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
College Program Alumni or Company experience

Director, Merchandise Planning, Latin Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in developing the seasonal corporate financial goals based on product flow and classification percent's by delivery
Duties will involve analyzing historical bookings, shipments and selling by utilizing Data Warehouse as well as various Planning tool reports
Creation of seasonal master assortment plans in Planning tool to be used in preparation for seasonal Account planning

Manager of Merchandise Planning, Books Resume Examples & Samples

Supervising the planning process for sales, inventory, markdown, and margin by business unit for the Book businesses, such as Trade books, Kids books, and Bargain books
Managing direct reports as well as personally executing the planning for one business unit
Continually analyzing and re-forecasting the business, identifying opportunities, risks, and strategies to achieve planned goals
Working closely with the allocation team on inventory levels
Running monthly forecast meetings with merchants
Partnering with the merchants on analytics related to fixture and layout performance
Deep knowledge of retail planning and retail math as well as a commitment to accuracy and detailed analytics
Excellent communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to adapt to evolving processes, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to manage/prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work across all levels of an organization, including interaction with senior management, department heads, supply chain managers, buyers, allocators, and colleagues in Finance
Advanced Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, complex calculations, experience with macros); Access skills are helpful but not required
Comfort working in and helping to develop a proprietary, OTB-based planning system

Global Merchandise Planning Senior Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's Degree (8+ years of combined college education and work experience may be substituted for a degree)
Minimum 5 years of allocation experience including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Specialty Retail Allocation and Inventory Management experience highly preferred
High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven aptitude for learning technical applications quickly
Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results
High proficiency in retail math and developing logical solutions
Proven experience in leading and working in an ambiguous and constantly changing environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills: one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and executives
Experience with identifying and articulating the processes necessary to get work done efficiently and align resources effectively to complete activities
Ability to anticipate risks and identify contingency plans and processes to prevent disruptions when risks occur

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team in the development, analysis and revision of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit
Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (Buying, Store Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Finance) around Strategy Development and Business Management
Recommend action and communicate issues that relate to the Merchandising and may hinder DSW’s ability to achieve our financial objectives
10+ years of planning experience
Ability to develop and lead a team
Proven problem solver
Excellent communication and relationship building competencies
Demonstrates the DSW Values
Strong system knowledge

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Develop Merchandise Planners to improve planning and forecast accuracy within the business
Collaborate with other areas of the business to ensure proper support and coordination of merchandise issues including Allocation, Inventory Planning, Merchandising and Finance
Optimize merchandise plans by making appropriate in-season adjustments as necessary in conjunction with the Inventory Planning and Allocation teams to secure required inventory
Operate as interface to executive team members to review inventory needs in relation to sales targets, identify any unique product needs, and convert to merchandise plans that support the sales targets of the assigned channel
Act as Subject Matter Expert and Power User within internal business systems
May travel to direct brick & mortar locations for frontline intelligence of consumer behavior, market conditions and relationship building
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field of study (or equivalent experience); Master’s Degree preferred
8 years minimum merchandise planning and/or buying experience
5+ years directing or managing/supervising experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to set and communicate team priorities
Collaborative while able to influence, lead and build productive teams and cross-functional relationships
Ability to develop rapport and credibility with senior management and others across the organization
Proven leadership and managerial skills with the ability to provide performance related feedback
Stimulates new ideas and initiatives to resolve complex problems through encouraging others to challenge current approaches/methods
Recommends best practices and utilizes industry knowledge to improve products, processes and services
Able to articulate a clear vision of where the organization is heading and how associates can make a difference
Proven ability to make business decisions that are consistent with the brand and company objectives
High level of planning and analytical skills to track performance using financial metrics
Leads the way for change across the organization by motivating and engaging others to support and facilitate change
Creates a supportive environment for associates to demonstrate new capabilities and behaviors. Shapes developmental roles and stretch assignments to balance individual and organizational needs
Advocates movement of talent throughout the organization; identifies top talent to develop succession pipeline
Contributes to the development of the functional strategy; executes business plans
Strong background in retail math and data analysis, with emphasis on retail inventory planning
Understanding of both Internet and brick-and-mortar retail channels, as well consumer trends
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office software required. High level of expertise in Excel is required
Experience with JDA Enterprise Planning a plus
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phone

Merchandise Planning & Allocation Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field, such as Supply Chain, Economics, etc. and/or a minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant experience
Developing and coaching fellow team members
Sales Planning
Inventory Analysis & Planning

Global Merchandise Planning Senior Manager Resume Examples & Samples

7-10+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, merchandising, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; must be able to manipulate large quantities of data in Microsoft Excel to drive business decisions
Previous experience in a supervisory role within the planning function
Demonstrated strong analytical skills to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data
Proven ability to lead multi-functional stakeholders; build and maintain effective relationships across business units, global regions and cultures

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Considerable experience in footwear (retail/fashion) wholesale merchandise planning, demand and supply planning
Supply Chain – Merchandise metrics and Supply Chain logistics
Successful commercial management expertise

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Create financial plans at department level including sales, margin, inventory, receipts and turn
Develop, execute, and communicate financial merchandise plans and strategies to support the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives
Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and inventory turn goals
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and category level. Partner with merchandising to align financials and product opportunity
Create pre-season plans at department level including all financial components
Collaborate with merchandising to build comprehensive assortment plans
Create sku breath and depth recommendations to ensure appropriate amount of skus and depth of inventory is purchased to maximize turn
Approve inventory levels at entrance and exit of season to maximize profitability
Lead the distribution team to create and implement allocation process and tools
Manage and develop Distribution Analyst and Merchandise Planner

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Develop preseason category targets for sales, gross margin and turn levels
Approve planners’ plans for sales, margin and turnover goals by season
Lead planners in season management and manage the open to buy for their area
Create and manage markdown strategies that maximize profit and inventory liquidation across stores and direct
Manages Key item ladder plans creation both pre and in season and approves.Ensure markdown strategies are maximizing profit and inventory liquidation across stores and direct
Analyzes merchandise performance at the department and item level including sales and stock to identify problems and opportunities. Directly or through staff, resolve issues
Act as functional expert on cross functional task forces to drive overall profitability and efficiency
Manage planning staff. Recruit, train, assign/critique work, support career development
Bachelors Degree required and a minimum of 7+ years of planning experience, which includes knowledge of distribution and buying. Manager experience preferred. Direct experience preferred
Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to use logic to solve problems
Can present ideas and direction to others. Can build strong relationships with a diverse group of business partners. Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Advanced in Microsoft Excel required skills required to include pivot tables, V and H lookups, conditional formatting, etc. Oracle Retail Planning preferred, JDA Arthur or SAS Planning a plus. Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred
Possess strong organization and time management skills. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a high level of attention to detail
Must be organized, disciplined and able to work under pressure

Specialist, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

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Be aware and contribute to improvements in Allocation and Replenishment (A&R)
Work jointly with Store Operations and Store Environments to ensure grading/option plan is in line with space management (pre-season)
Ensure integration of ratio management in all Outlet merchandising activities
Review and action fact-based category input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders
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 space management using the tools available such as the Weekly Stock Sales and Intake (WSSI)
Implement end of season stock management
Oversee the optimal flow of merchandise incl. fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning
Work collaboratively with Marketing, Visual Merchandising (VM) and Store Operations
Store visits as needed and advised by superior
Leadership and influencing skills
University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
Merchandising Experience: 1-3 years

Manager, IT Merchandise Planning Systems Resume Examples & Samples

Manages the merchandise planning systems team to deliver both project work and operational support
Employs best practices for each phase of the SDLC to deliver high quality deliverables to Production
Provides coaching, direction and feedback to direct staff. Identifies talent and skill gaps. Builds performance and individual development plans
Oversees overall technical solution and implementation and ensures system configurations support the defined business process
Acts as the liaison with third party vendors to appropriately leverage technical assistance
Provides input for the feasibility of proposed projects
Actively manages and participates in business process re-engineering
Partners with technical Project Manager to help define and maintain project and resource plans
Manages the partnership with business users to identify new system and\or improvements to existing systems that support strategic business objectives
Ensures team works with business partners to define detailed functional and technical specifications
Manages the partnership with cross functional IT teams to develop detailed roadmaps and timelines that support IT strategic objectives
Manages the partnership with cross functional IT and business teams to ensure successful delivery of user-facing applications
Ensures appropriate change management and IT process disciplines are followed
Strong leadership skills and abilities to support and effectively motivate direct reports
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical/quantitative skills
Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with team members and cross functional partners at all levels
Must have a detailed understanding of the full lifecycle of application development: Initiation, requirements, design, build, test, implementation, and maintenance
Experience with systems leveraging the following technologies: SQL, PL/SQL, VB, Java, XML, Web Services, Oracle, Windows, UNIX, MS Office, Visio, MS Project
Comprehensive understanding of retail planning strategies along with a strong background working with retail planning systems is preferred
Proven ability to understand user workflows and convert to technical system specifications
Proven experience implementing packaged application software
Must have a friendly, approachable personality including excellent business presence. Must be able to work cooperatively with the business users when they experience technical issues
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Proven ability define detailed functional and technical requirements
Over five years of related Supply Chain Systems experience
Previous Management or Lead experience required
Planning system experience is mandatory and experience with JDA Enterprise Planning is preferred
Experience in Retail industry is highly desired
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business or related discipline strongly preferred

Merchandise Planning Internship Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Strong partnering skills
Demonstrated written and communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict/resolution
Customer service experience
Currently a Senior or higher, seeking a degree in Business, Finance, Math, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering (or related)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in major
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Merchandise Planning Internship Fall Resume Examples & Samples

Develop an understanding of the planning process
Collaborate closely with the Vice President and Directors of Planning as well as the buying team
Assist the planners in developing long-range seasonal targets and analyzing and forecasting sales, markdowns, receipts, and inventory
Currently enrolled in college or university for Fashion Merchandising, Planning, Finance or Economics
Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills

Merchandise Planning Internship Resume Examples & Samples

Major in Fashion Merchandising, Planning, Finance or Economics
Previous internship in Planning will enhance candidacy
Must be enrolled in college or university

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

3-5 years of years of progressive experience in planning and or merchandising; footwear experience preferred
Experience and understanding with wholesale accounts a plus
Embraces and accepts change in ever evolving environment
Strong understanding of competition
Demonstrates ability to independently utilize resources to increase knowledge
Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment
Knowledge of fashion/trends with the ability to translate into commercial concepts
An understanding of consumer markets and trends
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel. Power Point, Word)
Passion and tenacity for solving problems through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness
Ability to influence people in support of overarching business and category goals
Results orientation that is balanced between both long-term objectives and short-run performance
Must be flexible to the needs of the business
Superior Financial and Analytical Skills
Must work well in teams
Implement and communicate strategies as determined by region merchandising
Focus on consumer, brand vision and business needs to implement key seasonal brand and product stories
Organizational skills to coordinate feedback from a variety of sources
Practical understanding of financial, range, space and demand planning processes
Practical understanding of trading and marketing planning processes
Strong computer skills including the following tools

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Review historical data and selling patterns to forecast sales and project future needs
Formulate sku level seasonal plans
Measure bottoms up Roll vs. Top Level Budget (FC)
Present collection level merchandise roll up to the WSI team
Create Buy Plans by sku to be communicated to WSI, Inc. Singapore
Manage monthly Open To Buy for area of responsibility
Create end of season analysis
Partner with Catalog Marketing team to ensure accurate depiction to inventory buys

Merchandise Planning Manager, Accessories Resume Examples & Samples

Experience in footwear retail merchandise planning, demand and supply planning
Finance – Management Accounts – Budgets, Forecasts, Sales, Margin, Margin %
Merchandise planning, budgeting and forecasting
Experience in key distribution channels – wholesale, retail, franchise and digital
Comprehensive understanding of overall business operations
Negotiation skills to maximize the matrix resources of Clarks
Ability to analyze trends and use that information to effectively plan and forecast
Strong analytical and verbal skills
Planning Software (MID, Arthur, NSB/STS/MMS, I2, Retek, Evant, etc.)

Senior Director of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

2-4 years experience as a Planning Director or equivalent (3-5 for Sr. Director)
5-7 years of retail buying, planning or equivalent experience (7-10 for Sr. Director)
2-4 years experience managing a team (5-7 for Sr. Director)

Merchandise Planning Manager, Intermix Resume Examples & Samples

Able to effectively lead and develop results-oriented team and to consistently prioritize and manage division workload and processes to meet company objectives
Build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships to drive business and create teams
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
2 years experience as a Planning Manager or equivalent
3-5 years of retail buying, planning or equivalent experience

Director, Global Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation
Exude confidence and aptitude to clearly present and explain ideas to executives and accounts
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
Dynamic leader and influencer who can thrive and rise in a rapidly changing, matrixed environment
Smart, creative, compelling, driven. Not afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s). Creates a sense of urgency
An undeniable fit with our cultural values and work ethic
A proven track record of building strong teams with great results. History of attracting great talent. A best-in-class approach to merchandising planning
Deep subject matter knowledge of merchandising planning
Strong and proven relationships across functional lines. A great partner

Director, IT Global Merchandise & Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Define the technical strategy for effectively supporting and continually improving application frameworks and interfaces
Lead, manage, and support all RLC team members and external consultants on all required aspects of the system design and support lifecycles
Ensure quality deliverables by implementing, managing, and ensuring consistent design, development, testing, and deployment practices
Collaborate with infrastructure partners to ensure that application frameworks and interfaces are structured and monitored to enable robust proactive support capabilities
Provide support, as needed, to ensure that incidents are resolved in a timely manner
Must be a strategic thinker that understands IT best practices and is capable of developing and implementing a strategic plan that advances the team in line with organizational goals
Must be able to execute tactically and opportunistically to achieve strategic goals
Must be a sincere, collaborative team leader who, when needed, places the overall success of their organization and team ahead of their own professional priorities
Fluent in J2EE design and development, preferably in an IBM WebSphere environment
Proficient in SQL and database design and management, preferably in a DB2 environment
Knowledgeable in normalized database concepts and proficient in data integration mapping, development, and support
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and capable of developing all System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) artifacts and deliverables
PMP, Six Sigma, or similar designation, studies, or experience a plus
Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: global manufacturing, global retailing, global supply chain planning, wholesale or retail merchandising, or any aspect of the apparel industry
Experience with any of the following packages is a plus: SAP AFS, Island Pacific, PLM, PTC, WebPDM, Merchandise Financial Planning (any package.)
Experience with any of the following technologies is a plus: IBM System i, AS/400, WebSphere, DB2, Microsoft Server, IIS, SSIS, .NET, SQL Server, Control M, Aternity
Experience working with and / or managing an extended team in an offshore development model
Experience with any of the following activities: IT vendor and contract management, IT capital estimating and planning, software and / or vendor evaluations
Experience with data integration tools, in particular, IBM Integration Data Replication (IIDR / CDC,) and MQ / MB or similar products

Merchandise Planning Manager, Retail Resume Examples & Samples

Manage and refine the planning calendar to ensure logical flow or work deliverables that adequately pace teams
Execute and collaborate on a strategic vision for planning/inventory investment for Retail stores
Partner with Merchant team to create top line and divisional sales, inventory and gross margin goals
Partner with Wholesale Planning to integrate Retail forecasts within the global planning calendar and process
Partner with Merchant team to recommend promotional pricing and strategies
Ability to lead a team, set challenging standards, develops strong partnerships, and leads others to action
Bachelor’s degree or related work experience
Minimum 3 years planning or financial analysis experience at an elevated level in a progressive & growth focused retail organization

Director, Global Merchandise Planning Dockers Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Merchandising to develop long-range strategic plans to drive brand vision
Collaborate with Merchandising to set seasonal category targets (MFP) and develop respective productivity targets (assortment architecture) to fulfill growth and revenue goals of the company
Provides seasonal financial framework for global assortment
Works with global merchants to develop profitable product offering
Forecasts new trends and studies history to make focused recommendations
Builds actionable strategies around risks and opportunities identified in the business
Collaboratively drives global investments for all channels by being a catalyst for communications around risks and opportunities
Performs financial reconciliation of top-down plans against targets
Provides analysis and reporting to identify global and regional product trends
Reports global best sellers and measures impact of new trends
Continuously identifies global assortment changes based on analysis, product trends, productivity, and profitability
Builds short and long range product plans based on current trends
Utilizes existing tools and innovates new theories/methods to project product trends for all product categories
Participate in Regional Integrated Business Review meetings
Ensure market intelligence is made available to Merchandising, contribute to global hind-sight and provide directional guidance that will achieve financial success
10+ years of experience in areas including but not limited to the following – Merchandise Financial Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Account Planning, Store Allocation, Production Planning, Sales & Operations Planning and Planning Systems & Tools
Bachelor’s degree (MBA ideal) in fields such as Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics from top-tier schools
Strong-management skills & ability to set clear objectives
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partners, mainly the cross-functional team

Group VP of Omni-channel Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Must be highly analytical and strategic
Strong partnership skills; able to broker mutually beneficial outcomes with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to adapt to changing work & business priorities
Strong PC skills

Global Merchandise Planning & Analytics Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop, Drive and Deliver Global Product Financial Plans by strategically evaluating historical and trend performance in collaboration with product team
Construct and drive the development of the product Long Range Plans (LRP) and Range Plans (RP)
Guide the product team in strategically driving product and design development that are supported by global forecasts and historical performance
Deliver Brand Initiatives
Minimum 5 years merchandise planning/analytics experience; 8 or more years of total work experience

Director of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Able to develop constructive and effective relationships with direct report team and cross-functional partners; able to maintain credibility and presence within the broader business
Challenges and inspires employees to achieve superior business results
Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews for planning and inventory management team
Establishes and maintains visibility within the department
Leverage expert knowledge to establish, implement and maintain best practices methodologies for merchandise planning (pre-season & in-season financial, assortment, item, location and space), forecasting, inventory management via allocation & replenishment
Provide leadership across all planning and inventory management functions concerning analysis, generation of actionable insight and resulting recommendations
Directs company financial planning process ensuring bottom up planning reconciles with company top down direction
Collaborates with Marketing and Channel planning to deliver an aligned and reconciled company sales and profitability plan
Stays current on industry best practices in merchandising planning and inventory management processes
Aggressively drive current and future processes and systems utilization within areas of responsibility
Facilitate clear communication between product management, stores, supply chain, digital, marketing, private brands, merchandise planning and inventory management teams
Ensures business continuity plan is developed, communicated and aligned with company priorities

Allocator, Merchandise Planning & Allocation Resume Examples & Samples

Create seasonal inventory allocation strategy plans and effectively manage replenishment needs at the store level
Perform weekly replenishment to stores to maximize sales and inventory turn
Analyze historical and current sales trend data, as well as anticipating upcoming trends to identify risks and opportunities by location, department, style and size
Analyze store size selling patterns in order to distribute product efficiently by store by size
Analyze store performance and volume to understand store selling patterns
Proactively manage store inventory levels, business needs and capacity constraints
Effectively able to problem solve issues and opportunities
Collaborate with peers to share best practices and maximize system/process knowledge
The above tasks and responsibilities are a summary of the typical functions of the job and may not be exhaustive of all possible responsibilities
BA/BS Preferred but not required
1-2+ years retail experience as an Allocation or Distribution Analyst (Preferably Apparel)
Technical, Systems Skills & Certification Oracle Retail Allocation experience is preferred
Proficient in excel
Ability to multi task and prioritize work effectively in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative environment
Demonstrates an appropriate sense of urgency
Strong analytical and mathematical skills – retail math experience a plus
High level attention to detail
Ability to problem solve independently

Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (Buying, Store Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Finance) around Strategy Development and Business Management
Maintain risk assessment models that are used to determine buy levels and maintain profitability to budgets
Provide the leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to produce a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business
8-10 years’ experience in merchandise planning
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal with emphasis on delivery of financial concepts
B.S. degree in Business or equivalent work experience

Senior Merchandise Planning Manager, Intermix Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with the VP of Planning and Director to develop and enhance planning processes and functions needed to run the business more efficiently and effectively, as well as analyze the business in order to identify risks and opportunities for further growth
Manage and plan the sales and inventory for Ecommerce at the department level. Ensure inventory plans tie to corporate merchandise plans. Identify vendor, class and pricepoint opportunities specific to Ecommerce
Develop and re-project demand forecasts which align with Ecommerce marketing and operational initiatives
Clearly communicate to Planning and Buying teams the financial objectives, action plans, opportunities, learnings and liabilities of Designer/Private Label/OW/Lounge/Sportswear/Denim/Jewelry/Accessories/Footwear/Bags in order to enable strategic decision making by channel. Take leadership role in execution of strategies to drive business
Recommend SKU and unit department targets based on budget
Work closely with buying and planning team to initiate and develop actionable analysis to recap business by classification and subclass at a top-line as well as store level in order to drive sales and achieve gross margin profitability. Identify needs of division from a reporting and process perspective to ensure opportunities are identified and actioned upon in a timely manner
Create reports/recaps of the business, develop financial plans and monitor the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit by classification from a top-line to bottoms-up level, including managing the open-to-buy
Initiate and create analysis to recap business by classification and style in order to create actionable strategies with the buying team in order to drive sales and achieve gross margin profitability
Support a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Lead and manage the development of Associate Merchandise Planners and Merchandise Planners while challenging them to be opportunistic about the business
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities and able to effectively manage and resolve conflict
Cope with and lead change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability
Demonstrate business analysis and strategic/innovative thinking skills
Able to accurately assess employee strengths and developmental needs
Able to communicate effectively and clearly, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency to all levels of management
Advanced degree desired
2-3 years experience as a Planning Manager or equivalent
5-7 years of retail buying, planning or equivalent experience
Experience in multi-brand environment and eCommerce strongly preferred

Director of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Three years of retail, planning experience required
Great leadership skills
Strategic thinking and decision making skills
Takes initiative; self-starting
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to form and maintain relationships

Specialist, Reebok Ecom Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Support the framework for key promotional analysis techniques (proactive and reactive)
Drive the regular analysis of competitor activity (pre-, in- and post-season)
Contribute to a set of key merchandising reports that help evaluate the business goals and ensure this is rolled out within the teams
Support the allocation and replenishment (A&R) process for both adidas and Reebok ecommerce
Collaborate with the Reebok Omnichannel Merchandiser to ensure forecasts are submitted in a timely manner throughout the half-yearlyranging process
Drive all activities post submission of range, pertinent to the range go to market process
Point out eCom specific fact based needs and opportunities and escalate these to the Reebok Omnichannel Merchandiser for consideration
Ensure that best practise is actioned for in depth analysis to support buying commitment decisions
Review and action fact-based category input and feedback for key stakeholders
Oversee the optimal flow of merchandise taking into account fulfilment of product/marketing deadlines and capacity planning
Work collaboratively with Marketing, eCom Operations and Performance Marketing
Structured, organised and process orientated
Attention to detail as error in analysis will have crucial impact to business
Merchandising Planning Experience

Merchandise Planning Operations Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with merchandise, merchandise planning, and inventory management leaders to understand reporting & metric needs around seasonal investment reviews, merchandise financial planning and monthly business reviews
Fully understand and convey Region unique needs, develop informational decks/reporting to clearly assess plans, including supporting data, analysis, and new developments in planning & inventory management
Assist regions in identifying, training and supporting country representatives, demonstrating an effective and sustainable S&OP process and other key business reviews (e.g. MFP & IBR)
Actively participate/ drive process design and improvements jointly with the Regional S&OP team and the global S&OP team
Facilitate the resolution of S&OP action items between cross-functional partners
Must have four years’ experience in related Data Analysis & Supply Chain experience
Minimum 2 years of apparel, retail or information systems experience
Excellent attention to detail to interpret & present meaningful themes from quantitative data
Must have advance knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint and other MS Office applications
Experience in other Business Intelligence tools is a plus
Strong analytical problem resolution skills, and able to manage multiple projects at a time
Strong analytical and problem resolution skills along with the ability to communicate results both verbally and in writing
Be self-directed, and organized able to manage multiple projects at a time

Director of Merchandise Planning, Wholesale Resume Examples & Samples

Develop actionable merchandise plans that will contribute to the overall strategic objectives
Analyze POS results and partner with sales to devise strategies to optimize assortments
Build seasonal strategies for classifications, product mix & pricing
Direct responsibility for assortment margin planning of OP/Clubs
Standardize procedures and analysis for sound decision making and ensure integrity of data
10+ years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment, including time as a Planner, Buyer, or as a wholesale analyst
Highly proficient in Excel and Word; Knowledge of PowerPoint and Access; Knowledge of ACS & 7th On-Line preferred

Director, Merchandise Planning & Integration Resume Examples & Samples

Develop physical store standards to support strategic business goals and operational needs, including both front of house and back of house requirements
Develop domestic and, at times, segment merchandise policies, partnering with appropriate individuals to ensure operations, legal, labor relations and brand requirements are incorporated
Lead, develop and drive Loss Prevention Strategies and tactics for Domestic sites, leveraging proven tactics across segment. Stay current with retail industry Loss Prevention practices translating appropriately to Theme Park environment
Determine consistent and sustainable back of house logistics and inventory management standards, policies and processes
Lead Merchandise Guest Services operation, a support team responsible for off property returns/exchanges and recovery, continuously seeking email and call volume operational efficiencies to improve the post vacation Guest experience and optimize P&L
Lead the Shop Disney Parks fulfillment operation, ensuring fulfillment and financial goals are achieved and Guest service levels are optimized
Plan annual physical inventory domestically, partnering with finance to report out on results to operations
Partner with Operations Training to ensure training requirements and scope are defined for new or update Cast and Leader training
Develop and integrate appropriate Operating Guides and updates related to multi store/site strategies for all store types
Act as critical partner in all Merchandise Cast communication, including both Merchandise and non-Merchandise messaging
Liaison and first point of contact for initiatives outside of Merchandise that have an impact to Merchandise, including but not limited to Marketing efforts, MM+, Payment types, Discount changes for unique groups, Annual Pass Holders, Disney Dine Plan
15 years of relevant experience Merchandise Operations
Proven experience in leading and initiating multi store/site strategies
Proven leadership with a team that has different areas of focus and responsibilities
Proven ability to successfully operate in a highly matrix organizational system where partnership and influence are key drivers of success
Has shown a value for initiating change and acting with integrity when tough decisions have to be made
Demonstrated experience in leading and influencing change
Demonstrated ability to develop multi-site teams and mentor staff
Ability to communicate effectively to executive leadership
Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, strategic planning, and process management skills
Proven results in delivering creative and innovative solutions to store operations
Demonstrated excellence and success in driving work through collaboration
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large scale projects or initiatives with cross-functional teams
BS or BA degree or equivalent

Associate Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with peers and advise analysts and new hires to ensure consistency of information, share best-practices and develop systems knowledge
Able to negotiate with and influence peers and members of cross-functional team
Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
Language: Fluency in English is a must and Mandarin preferred
Minimum educational level
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
1-2 years experience as a Planner or equivalent

Manager, Merchandise Planning & Analytics Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze seasonal bookings, selling and line development data. Build reports and models as well as synthesize data and compile findings to influence the product merchants and optimize product lines
Implement a standardized reporting cadence and tools for the Product Merchandising department, including a monthly product dashboard. Deliver recommendations based upon analytical findings
Evolve analytical tools as needed to address leadership priorities and merchant team structure
Collaborate across the department to align system hierarchy and data with required reporting outputs to appropriately analyze the business
Participate in key “Go To Market” milestones (e.g. line plan handoff, proto reviews, line close) to ensure that products in development will meet corporate, financial and strategic productivity targets
Partner with Strategy, Finance, Supply Chain and Product Merchandising organizations to develop seasonal financial targets and data-driven financial line plans
Partner with Product Merchandising leaders to drive product lifecycle management and the seasonal markdown cadence process to minimize marketplace conflict and successfully manage key exits
Collaborate with product merchants at line planning to ensure line plans balance corporate financial, strategic and productivity objectives with channel, market and account needs
Review channel input tools against line plans to validate that all business needs are addressed in line plans. Escalate any gaps and deliver recommendations to address potential void
Create preparation materials for the Executive Financial Line Reviews to assess margin, pricing and key line metrics
Financially vet all channel line requests with product merchants and key executives for “late add/reactivations” meeting. Create executive level summaries and progress tracking tools to validate efforts to warrant financial gains
Compile findings from the cross-channel hindsight meeting to ensure business critical call-outs are actioned by the product merchandising team and that the executive team is briefed
Conduct research and complete ad-hoc strategic projects to shape and inform the merchandising strategy. Leverage market intelligence resources (TrendAlytics, NPD, etc.) to deliver recommendations based on competitive insights
Partner with product merchandising leadership to create visual tools that communicate strategies and seasonal plans across the organization; track progress assessment at each key “Go To Market” touch point

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Reforecast sales, markdown, and inventory for fiscal time periods at each level
Establish financial targets at the division, category, and season code levels for merchandise buy periods
Manage and review daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting
Review Planners’ 90 day forecasts with a focus on maximizing profit, optimizing inventory, and managing risk across divisions
Participate in buy review with merchants, Planners, and Distribution Analysts to ensure appropriate breadth and depth and flawless execution
Work with VP and lead merchants to ensure that plans support product goals
Ensure all planning activities support annual business and financial objectives
Train, develop, and manage direct reports; offer consistent and timely feedback to direct reports
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
7+ years of experience
Ability to develop and recommend strategies
Ability to drive business to meet and exceed company objectives
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent forecasting abilities
Knowledge of planning and allocation systems

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

2+ years of senior level management experience
8+ years related experience within a vertical specialty retailer
8+ years or related experience in a Planning, Store Planning & Allocation leadership role
Multi store specialty Retail and Ecommerce experience
Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships, managing conflict and negotiating
Ability to inspire confidence, respect, enthusiasm and cooperation
Ability to develop high level strategic plans and manage the detailed follow-thru
Create well thought out and clear executive summaries
Hands on, "roll up sleeves" approach while also being a strategic leader
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and juggle multiple projects and personalities at once

Senior Analyst, Merchandise Planning Online Resume Examples & Samples

30%-Partner with Merchandise Planning Managers and Online Merchants to analyze business drivers, provide insightful assessments and execute strategies to achieve business objectives
30%-Contribute to projects and new initiatives which further strategic business objectives
Ability to understand business drivers and influence decision making with cross-functional partners
Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex data; innate intellectual curiosity
Ability to work simultaneously across several work streams balancing quality of work and consistent delivery
High comfort level working in fast paced environment

Merchandise Planning Proj Mgr Resume Examples & Samples

40% Drive consistent category-level strategy planning with Merchants: coordination of necessary data from both store and online systems along with data from key competitors, development of project templates and concise reporting results for leadership team
25% Partner with functional areas including Supply Chain, Core Merchandising, Vendor Compliance and Inventory Management to ensure effective solutions that can be leveraged across all areas to positively affect basket penetration
25% Manage the execution of key, quarterly and ad hoc programs and new initiatives
10% Responsible for the creation and execution of reporting, ensuring accurate data collection while highlighting key insights to drive decision making

Senior Merchandise Planning Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's Degree required and 3-5 years related business experience, with at least 2 years in a planning role
Strong retail math and analytical skills with the ability to develop logical recommendations, comprehensive forecasts and planning strategies required
Strong Business development skills and judgment with the ability to conceptualize future opportunities and initiatives, translate ideas into actionable tasks, and identify, quantify, and communicate opportunities and risks required
Strong prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work independently required
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills with ability to negotiate with and influence team members
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access, along with the ability to quickly learn new data analysis tools required

Manager, Merchandise Planning & Analytics Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in key "Go To Market" milestones (e.g. line plan handoff, proto reviews, line close) to ensure that products in development will meet corporate, financial and strategic productivity targets
Financially vet all channel line requests with product merchants and key executives for "late add/reactivations" meeting. Create executive level summaries and progress tracking tools to validate efforts to warrant financial gains
Partner with product merchandising leadership to create visual tools that communicate strategies and seasonal plans across the organization; track progress assessment at each key "Go To Market" touch point
Minimum of 3 years of Merchandise Planning, Finance or Consulting experience
Advanced working knowledge of excel and strong systems experience. Previous experience with SAP, BW or SAP Business Objects a plus!
Highly organized and proactive with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Team player able to manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate with key partners company-wide
Solid strategic thinker with a strong understanding of business strategies
Embraces and champions change

Merchandise Planning Internship, Spring Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to partner well within you direct team, as well as other lines of business
Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Proven organization and time management skills
College Program Alumni or previous Disney experience
GPA of 3.0 or higher

Manager, Merchandise Planning & Analysis Resume Examples & Samples

Propose inventory strategies to Buyers to stay on target
Develop financial merchandise forecasts and plans at the category and product level that align with company sales, markdown, and turn goals
Run weekly and ad-hoc reporting to analyze business to drive sales and identify opportunities
Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns and produce relevant reports to ensure effective management of merchandise
Propose inventory strategies to stay on target
Assist in Buying forecasts, managing inventory, and markdowns
Supervise Pricing and Inventory team members
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
5-7 years experience in allocation and planning experience in Retail and/or Ecommerce environment
Advanced knowledge of retail math and full understanding of merchandise planning
Proficient computer and internet skills
Exceptional organizational and planning skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization and outside colleagues and vendors
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, timelines and demands is essential
Problem analysis and problem solving skills
Initiative and good track record of punctuality and consistency

Senior Analyst, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

40%-Track and measure business performance via execution of key daily, weekly and monthly reporting; seek out opportunities to continuously improve reporting efforts
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
MBA or equivalent work experience in retail, merchandising, or a consulting/ project management role in a corporate environment
Demonstrated ability with business modeling capabilities using tools such as SQL, Excel, Access, and Tableau and advanced proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs
Track record of taking ownership and driving results; ability to learn quickly and independently

Director, Merchandise Planning, Mens Resume Examples & Samples

Strategic Financial Planning
Minimum of 5 to 6 years merchandising and financial planning experience required in the apparel industry
Understanding of Specialty Store Retail Channel

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that supports product and financial strategies
Forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly basis
Develop direct reports
5 – 7 yrs. of Merchandise Planning experience
Strong analytical skills and understanding of retail financial measurements
Strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Director, Retail Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Lead the annual budget planning process. Lead strategy for monthly forecasting with planners and communicate these plans to finance partners and merchandising team
Partner with operations, finance and merchandising teams to ensure there is alignment in all retail strategies
Develop long term strategies that lay out the plans for future growth and profit improvements
Analyze and propose to merchandising department top line shifts in the assortment investment at the gender, category and classification level
Lead team to set weekly/daily/seasonal distribution and replenishment strategy for all concepts by analyzing sales trends, profit, turn, WOS, article counts and goals
Provide guidance and recommendations to management regarding complex issues related to the financial impact of business KPI’s
Direct team and evaluate key business issues impacting the division and present business solutions to management
Deliver accurate and timely management reporting products (historical results, forecasts, budgets) on an ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Own the receipt and markdown checkbook. Partner with VP – Merchandising and Merchandising Directors with decisions that would affect these top line roll ups
Ensure planning organization is driving the OTB process with monthly meetings with the Merch teams
Analyze, establish and communicate the correct article and unit counts for each store. Min, Max, Ideal
Establish a best practice for product flow for each season
Ensure that the each individual on the planning team is receiving the training and development that they need to be successful
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong and flexible personality, to build relationships
Requires good business math acumen and analysis to comprehend statistical information and reporting in order to make business decisions
Ability to forecast consumer trends and buying habits 9 months in the future
Requires complex decision making based on statistics, trends and opinions
Requires good presentation skills with focus being on oral and written communication skills
Requires a high level understanding of retail POS and back office computer systems
Requires proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
Requires making complex decisions that will have a major effect on success of business
Requires mental stamina to remain positive and approachable during times of stress
Requires ability to be able to interact comfortably with a diverse range on individuals and personalities
Requires ability to consensus build and work through corporate organizational structure
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to calculate retail math formulas such as variance to last year, percent of total, turn, Open-to-Buy and sales per square foot
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Ability to drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
Ability to travel by air domestically and internationally as need, in some cases with limited or no notice
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university with an emphasis on business/finance
A minimum of 7 years financial/business analysis, modeling and forecasting experience
A minimum of 7 years experience in a retail environment
A minimum of 5 years managing a team

Merchandise & Planning Administrative Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

Maintains confidentiality of store financial and sales information and demonstrating high ethical standards at all times
Assists the EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer and SVP, Planning & Allocation with projects, data collection and communication of necessary information
Interacts and coordinates communication with all Officers and corporate areas, merchandise vendors and travel agencies
Make travel arrangements for EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer and SVP, Planning & Allocation
Prepares and distributes key meeting notes and follows up with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met with actions as called out in notes
Manages the flow of reports and recaps ensuring that reports are current and maintained, as needed. As proficiency level increases, begins to highlight and call-out exceptions requiring attention of supervision
Follow company policies and procedures and maintains a safe work environment
As an executive, must demonstrate reliability and flexibility in work schedules
Make copies and send faxes

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Provide sku plan guidance to merchandising team
Support business in all matters related to merchandise budgets & goals
Manage, train and develop team of merchandise analysts
Partner cross functionally to understand business needs & challenges

Merchandise Planning Manager Homedepot.com Resume Examples & Samples

40% - Drive consistent category-level analytics and strategy planning efforts with Online Merchants including coordination of necessary data from both store and online systems, competitive intelligence, channel performance, and site experience to drive actionable insights
30% - Manage KPI reporting efforts ensuring accurate data collection while highlighting key insights to drive executive decision making
20% - Lead select projects and new initiatives which further strategic business objectives
10% - Partner with cross-functional counterparts (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Category Experience, Marketing, etc.) to ensure development of well-thought out, sustainable, and effective strategies/ solutions
Prior experience in merchandise financial planning and analysis
Strong strategic thinking ability
Superior analytic skills (quantitative and qualitative)
General management skills
Strategic thinking; process focus
Ability to influence others at all levels within the organization

Senior Manager, Omni Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Manage/support career development process of teams to ensure team engagement, talent retention and development
Create strategies for succession planning through long term team development plans and cross-functional and cross brand partnership
Lead team projects to expand planning tool capabilities and efficiencies
Serve as functional expert on cross-functional task forces intended to drive overall profitability or efficiency
Work with cross-functional partners to communicate division-level financial merchandising plans to support financial objectives
Communicate financial strategies in both pre-season plan meetings and quarterly investment review meetings
Present top-line strategies for area of responsibility in monthly merchandise planning review meetings
Work with planners to communicate departmental strategies as well as weekly recaps to present key financial analysis and recommendations to Senior Leadership
Participate in weekly retail strategy meetings to develop financially sound plans and contingencies for both pre-

Senior Merchandise Planning Manager Resume Examples & Samples

10+ years of related work experience
Experience with merchandise financial and assortment planning required
Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
Lead with integrity and able to propel a team toward the completion of goals
Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions
Able to utilize organizational and project management skills to direct work activities within critical path timelines
Maintain the customer’s perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internally and externally
Responds positively to frequent changes, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, and familiarity with Planning software programs
Up to 15% travel required, overnight stays as needed

Manager of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required
5+ years of related work related experience required
Strong ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems/concepts to make effective business decisions
Ability to communicate information and ideas through a variety of media that engages and helps audience understand the message
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels both internally and externally
Proficient at developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Ability to effectively prioritize workload and the management of multiple categories in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
Ability to set high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement
Ability to work and effectively lead team members, regardless of their personalities and communication styles
Able to maintain the customer perspective as a driving force behind business decisions/activities
System - Strong MS-Office, Microstrategy, and JDA experience

Senior Manager of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Accountable for forecasting of the annual and weekly financial plan while working collaboratively with the merchandising organization and key support teams including pricing and promotions, supply chain, insights and finance
Oversees team(s) project assignments and deliverables; ensures successful completion of project goals and objectives
Leads the development of divisional strategic financial recommendations to achieve sales and profit goals
Develops strategies for the merchandising organization and works with cross-functional partners to create actionable goals to be implemented and executed according to key drivers and initiatives that impact the business
Oversees annual financial planning and weekly forecasting based on historical business performance and aligns with merchant teams
Collaborates cross-functionally with insights, supply chain and finance to share information necessary to improve workflow and deliver end to end approach
Reviews sales trends, item level data, promotional plans, markdowns and budgets to create an accurate demand plan
Helps to define and translate business goals into actionable items for the planner in collaboration with the merchant teams
Delivers sound analysis to drive performance and ensures alignment across category team and cross functional partners through a standardized process
Reviews reports and metrics and identifies opportunities to optimize pricing and promotional plans. Reviews marketplace data and provides recommendations
Provides post mortem analysis of merchandise categories to identify trends and make recommendations to maximize business results
Effectively communicates with merchandising leadership teams to inform decisions
Cultivates a high performing and engaged team through continuous training and mentorship, setting obtainable performance goals, and providing clear communication and constructive feedback
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of experience in Retail, Merchandising demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 10 years of experience in Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, Retail Consulting or Retail Communications
Retail industry and merchandising knowledge
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, superior critical thinking ability, and solid communication and presentation skills
Experience in automated reporting and advanced charting
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: adding developer tab, creating a macro, formatting table style, inserting comments and/or creating a mail merge)
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table)
Advanced level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: changing picture styles, customizing animation and/or setting automatic slide timings)
At least 2 years of experience planning, developing, and managing departmental expense and capital budgets
At least 2 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work
Advanced analytics, query/modeling
Demand Tec or Promotional forecasting tool

Director of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Develops and fosters a cohesive team environment with all cross-functional partners
Trains and develops management team on thought processes to analyze and forecast sales, margin and turn relative to plan, trend and history
Reviews projections/analysis with Managers for consistency, strategic alignment and thought process
Responsible for meeting sales, margin and turn targets
Partners with GMM’s and Merchant team to develop a clear understanding of the customer and product strategies
Partners with Buying, Allocation and Business process to ensure execution of strategy
Assist GMM/DMM/Planning in Management and maintain company turn and GM goals
Requires 10 years of merchandise planning. Minimum of 7 years’ experience involving sales and inventory planning, sales forecasting and OTB
Minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience
Minimum of 5 years of store class planning experience
Ability to partner and influence
Highly effective written/verbal communication and collaborative skills
Strong retail and math skills

Merchandise Planning Leadership Role Resume Examples & Samples

Effective assessment and development of staff
Develop seasonal sales and margin, and reforecast as needed
Oversee the development of the seasonal Merchandising plans and challenge assumptions and strategies to maximize sales and margins for their division
Integrate all aspects of Planning (seasonal Merchandise plans, store plans, regional plans, assortment planning and ladder planning)
Communicate strategies to Allocation Department
Direct all Micro-Merchandising initiatives through final implementation
Regional Planning/Store Planning (Location Planning)
Participate in company strategic initiatives
Sales volume
Gross margin
Planning calendar
Minimum ten years’ retail experience in positions of increasing responsibilities in Planning, leading and managing a team of Directors and/or Senior Managers
Planning experience in the apparel, accessories, or home category from a department store, mass merchant, or specialty retailer
Ability to build solid relationships and partner with merchants. Will participate with other members of the management team in an effective manner to identify, define, and evaluate key strategic issues for the division and develop alternative solutions to meet strategic goals and provide information to make these decisions
Keen attention to detail
Ability to make financial projections and identify and evaluate variances of actual performance against the plan
Strong management, leadership, and influencing skills
A leader, mentor, and trainer to his/her organization
A team player and collaborator; able to contribute to all functional areas of the company
A broad-based strategic business partner capable of providing leadership in a fast-growing organization
Well-developed ethical standards of professional behavior

Manager of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for developing seasonal business plans for division through partnership with Buying group and analysis of historical data to forecast trends
Oversee the development of Pre-Season chain plans at the class level and In-Season forecasting of chain plans
Manage weekly OTB
Performs ad hoc analysis and recommends courses of action to drive profitable sales
Collaborates closely and builds trust among cross-functional partners to drive desired results
Lead and inspire team. Build environment that strengthens associates through training and development; ensures that Associates clearly understand job expectations
Requires minimum of 8 years retail merchandise planning. Minimum 5 years’ experience involving sales and inventory planning, sales forecasting, and OTB
Minimum of 3 years of prior supervisory experience
Minimum of 3 years store class planning experience
Demonstrated decision-making ability
Ability to partner and influence cross-functional partners
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of planning systems, Arthur Planning is strongly desirable

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure proper management of all fiscal sales, receipt, margin and inventory planning for the assigned merchandising division(s) (40%)
Lead staff in the use the ARTHUR Enterprise suite to maximize gross margin and perform ad hoc reporting and forecasting for sales, receipt, margin and inventory opportunities and risks. (20%)
Manage all in season revisions, forecasting to Merchandising Plans and Open to Buy for assigned division (20%)
Conduct meetings with Merchandising Planning team in order to communicate any opportunities or risks to the plan and changes in strategy to maximize profits (10%)
Hire, appraise and train Merchandise Planning team members on Merchandise Planning and Analysis techniques and systems. (10%)
Demonstrated results-oriented leadership including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General’s mission & values
Strong analysis skills sufficient to interpret trends and other merchandise reporting data and provide feedback to management in the area of merchandise planning
Ability to maintain appropriate compliance and controls; a strong knowledge of merchandising
Strong problem solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives
A mature sense of self and the ability to manage in a high-growth, rapidly changing corporate environment
Demonstrated ability to produce results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, and managing key initiatives effectively
Ability to effectively recruit, assess and develop personnel. Strong “hands-on” performance management abilities
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
Proficient in the use of Microsoft spreadsheet and word processing applications
4 Year College Degree (preferably in Retail or Business) and 4 - 6 years work experience work experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, Replenishment or Merchandise Systems, along with leadership experience. Or, 8 Years experience work experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, Replenishment or Merchandise Systems, along with leadership experience

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Manages Key item ladder plans creation both pre and in season and approves
Ensure markdown strategies are maximizing profit and inventory liquidation across stores and direct
Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to use logic to solve problems
Communication: Can present ideas and direction to others. Can build strong relationships with a diverse group of business partners. Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Systems and Tools: Advanced in Microsoft Excel required skills required to include pivot tables, V and H lookups, conditional formatting, etc. Oracle Retail Planning preferred, JDA Arthur or SAS Planning a plus. Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred
Possess strong organization and time management skills. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a high level of attention to detail. Must be organized, disciplined and able to work under pressure

Manager, Merchandise Planning & Analysis 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 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
Actively manages the business by identifying opportunities to exploit sales and margin opportunities. Partners with buyer and allocation analyst to develop execution tactics
Develops a collaborative team atmosphere through an open exchange of ideas and positive feedback between buyer, planner and allocation analyst team members. Develops and maintains positive relationships with Merchandise Leadership Team members through active communication
Achieve annual Sales Dollar, Margin Dollar and Inventory Turn targets for assigned product areas
Achieve forecast accuracy targets
Other accountabilities, as established by the Management Team
Bachelors Degree preferred
Five or more years of related business experience
Strong retail math skills and strong analytical skills, as evidenced by: - Ability to develop comprehensive plans and forecasts. - Ability to develop logical recommendations
Strong business development skills and sound judgment, as evidenced by: - Ability to conceptualize future opportunities and develop strategic business initiatives. - Ability to translate ideas into actionable tasks
Strong organizational skills, as evidenced by: - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities. - Ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as evidenced by: - Ability to present and defend a business position, in both one-on-one and group situations. - Ability to maintain composure and present creative, solution-oriented recommendations when faced with difficult performance and/or challenging directives from manager
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills, as evidence by: - Ability to motivate, negotiate with and influence team members. - Ability to negotiate with and influence members of other teams and other departments, including management levels. - Ability to manage and resolve conflict. - Ability to partner internally and externally to advance to company and the planning organization
System savvy with spreadsheet, word processing, and data analysis tools
Capable of learning new processes and tools quickly

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Analyzing and compiling data to help identify areas of financial risk and opportunity in forward looking forecasts
Contributing to the evolution of the department through talent development, training and coaching and participation in various process and system improvement initiatives as required
Translating Annual Plan and operational metrics into goals for cross-functional stakeholders (promotional planning, supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, etc.) and working collaboratively with those teams to resolve operational hurdles in a frank and pragmatic manner
Post-secondary university education, preferably in business, finance, and/or a related field
5 + years’ experience in a retail organization with 2 + years’ experience in a planning function

VP-merchandise Planning Aeropostale Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure delivery of the financial objectives of each area through accurate and proactive management and forecasting of sales, mark-up and markdowns, inventory levels and margin goals
Develop and deliver merchandise analysis to inform and guide executive decision making, including weekly markdown decisions and promotional events
Partner with allocation on the timing and quantity of new and existing product to flow into the stores
Interact on a regular basis with the merchants and allocation teams directing the strategic financial plans by category
Develop and ensure compliance of planning process improvements, standardizations and best practices
Lead internal merchandise planning as well as cross functional teams
Develop and implement new business process within merchandise planning
Provide high level analysis and business reports to company executives
Lead and manage planning team-provide training and career development. Ensure departmental goals are achieved

Merchandise Planning Internship, Fall Resume Examples & Samples

Intense attention to detail
Strong oral/written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Willingness to learn new business dynamics
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and determine resolution
Previous customer service experience
Senior or higher (or a recent graduate) earning a degree in Business, Finance, Math, Merchandising, Industrial Engineering or a related business major

Manager, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Propose and deliver business recaps and financial strategies. Lead MPR (Merchandise Plan Review) for assigned merchandise categories
Ensure that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the budget and profit parameters
Hire, coach and develop a quality team including succession planning and regular performance reviews to address personal growth and development needed to foster a productive, focused team
Work with other areas of the business as needed, to ensure proper support and coordination of Merchandise issues including allocation, merchandising and finance
Recommend action and communicate issues that relate to Merchandising and may hinder DSW’s ability to achieve our financial objectives
Develop and present information to executive teams
Cross-functional and store travel as needed

Global Merchandise Planning Operations Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Support the development and facilitate the Global implementation of the corporate-wide Integrated Business Planning process
Support Global Planning lead the Global S&OP process with key cross-functional business partners to drive profitable inventory decisions
Facilitate and coordinate key global merchandise Planning GTM milestones: Merchandise Financial Plan and Investment Review
Ensure Merchandise Planning specific processes/GTM dates are aligned to enable seasonal execution
Serve as a liaison between global merchandise planning operations and global merchandise operations
Assist Planning leadership in leading and implementing the End-to-End Merchandise Planning Transformation that drives simplification, optimization and quantifiable results
3 years relevant professional experience in Planning, Inventory Management, or Finance
Business Process Modeling
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partners
Ability to interact across levels of the organization, including leadership
Ability to effectively communicate clearly in written or presentation form, concisely across timezones & cultures
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with diverse teams with the ability to adjust communication style in order to provide information in an effective manner

Technical Lead-merchandise Planning Systems Resume Examples & Samples

Works closely with business, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis , design and configuration of quality technical solutions
Serve as IT System Matter Expert (SME) for the Merchandise Planning Systems
Has experience in systems analysis, design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies
Designs interface and conversion needs for data and process to enhance existing systems or develop new ones
Recommend, design, develop, test and implement new capabilities and enhancements based on feedback from users
Support to manage and prioritize system issue and bug resolution
Work closely with team to detect, diagnose and remediate production issues
Be an active member of the Oracle Retail user community and bring in current industry practices
Manage the Oracle Retail Category Management/Assortment Planning system upgrades and partner with QA and technical teams to plan for the releases
Continually work to ensure the system is performing as expected and meeting the needs of business partners
Support resolving issues, gaps and defects escalated by users and/or key business stakeholders
Reviews technical work of other team members, ensuring adherence to IT standards
5+ years of related work experience implementing Oracle Retail RPAS Planning suite modules
Hands-on knowledge of current technology standards/trends coupled with a desire to continually expand personal knowledge/skills
Domain knowledge of the Retail Merchandising and Planning and technologies and solutions relevant to this industry
Demonstrated knowledge of all components of Iterative and Agile SDLC methodologies in the context of major systems implementations and especially on projects and initiatives of high complexity
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with other business and technology leaders
Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor communication to all levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to debate ideas, comfortable managing constructive conflict, and not afraid to challenge the status quo
Open-minded with proven ability to work collaboratively with others in team environment
Experience identifying, defining and implementing technical design/coding standards
Required Technical Skills – Understanding of Oracle Retek RPAS Planning Suite, ERP Implementations, API Management, SOA Integrations, Jira/Agile Methodologies, server infrastructure design
Desired Technical Skills – RPAS, Unix Shell scripting, Java, Oracle, PL/SQL technologies
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science; or relevant work experience

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Retail supervisory/management experience, preferably in hard lines, with previous responsibility for product merchandising, scheduling, payroll, sales initiatives and P&L
Scheduling flexibility
An agriculture background and/or college degree are definite assets
Previous retail experience preferred
High school diploma or the equivalent
Bachelor degree in agricultural-science or business related field desired
Highly motivated leader capable of motivating others to achieve company goals
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict
Must have a Valid Driver s License if you drive for company business
Perform and execute principle responsibilities
Process information / merchandise through system and POS Register system
Communicate effectively with team members and customers
Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation
Freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area and register area
Operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store such as a dolly, hand-truck, forklift, computer and cash register
Squat, bend, stoop and climb ladders
Move and transfer merchandise generally weighing 0 50 pounds throughout the store
Work varied hours, days, night and weekends as business dictates, plus six days a week during peak seasons in the spring and fall
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Stand and walk for long periods of time often up to four hours straight without a break
Travel to other store locations and to company functions

Senior Merchandise Planning Manager, Outdoor Resume Examples & Samples

Develops a vision for the business and effectively communicates the needs in order to move forward
Suggests strategies to drive sales on key categories / items
Maintain focus on the bottom line while simultaneously handling multiple tasks, information and responsibilities
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass, collection and sku
Create and present department level plans that support division and department level strategies
Develop and build collection and sku level sales plan with supporting investment quantities and accurate flow forecasts
Manage the reconciliation of top down to bottom up financial plans
Balance workload priorities to ensure successful execution of inventory management initiatives
Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision
Takes ownership of additional projects that support company initiatives
Demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection and sku level
Forecast sales and inventory and develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk
Calculate receipt needs based on inventories and rate of sale and present buying strategies and inventory investments to senior leadership team
Complete open-to-buy activities at the department and subclass level for all key metrics and present action plans during monthly OTB meetings
Manage the on order pipeline of goods and negotiate flow requirements with vendors
Focus on top volume collection/skus to maximize in-stocks, bottom-line revenue and promise to the customer
Manage and develop team (Merchandise Planner & Coordinator) through mentoring and fostering an efficient and results-oriented environment
Owns an element of the on-boarding process for new hires

Team Lead Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Training and further development opportunities to expand your skills and help you on your way A corporate culture where your skills are judged only by your results - our motto: wear sneakers, not ties
The security of an expanding company with 11.000 employees and a company pension scheme
Attractive employee discounts in our online shop and a public transport ticket at a discount

Merchandise Planning & Allocation Intern Resume Examples & Samples

Must be studying a major related to Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Fashion Marketing or Management etc
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Prior retail or apparel industry experience
Microsoft Office programs—particularly strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Understanding of the Lucky Brand aesthetic and an enthusiastic willingness to learn

Merchandise, Planning & Allocations Intern Resume Examples & Samples

Manage forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources
Provide an industry wide competitive analysis of the Factory/Outlet store channel of business
Minimum Junior status pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field
Strong background in Microsoft Office
Office environment. Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day

Manager, Merchandise Planning & Allocation Resume Examples & Samples

Tasks and responsibilities not applicable to Apparel
Tasks and responsibilities applicable only to Apparel
5 years related experience
Advanced skills in

Senior Merchandise Planning Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with cross-functional team to develop sales, markdown, and inventory targets that reconcile merchandising strategies with the company’s financial goals
Participate in and lead many areas of annual, seasonal, and monthly sales, margin, and inventory planning with cross-functional partners in planning and finance
Provide hindsight recaps that clearly articulate highlights and learnings in order to influence future business strategies
Create ad-hoc analysis that provides additional insight into business trends/performance that will inform future forecasts and plans
Establish track record of clear communication up, down, and across the organization
5-10 years of experience. Retail experience in Merchandising, Planning, Production, or Consulting a plus
Ability to influence a matrix organization

Team Leader Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Responsibility for planning the DOS sites for the allocated divisions (SPW & WW) in the EMEA region
Further development of existing planning and reporting processes
Central contact person for our markets and their local trading teams
Ensuring that all defined retail KPIs are achieved
Ensuring market-related budget planning and product range purchasing in close collaboration with the responsible central divisions, especially EMEA Buying
Responsibility and implementation of centrally controlled mark-down management
Technical and hierarchical management of the Trading Planning team for EMEA DOS SPW & WW
Staff development / coaching
Several years of experience in retail merchandise management, ideally in the DOS field
Good decision-making skills and strategic thinking
Assertiveness, a solution-oriented approach and some creativity
Well-developed communication skills and good time management
Very good knowledge of using MS Office and SAP
An excellent knowledge of English
Several years of experience in staff management / staff development

Director, Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure proper management of all fiscal sales, receipt, margin and inventory planning for the assigned merchandising division(s)
Lead staff in the use the ARTHUR Enterprise suite to maximize gross margin and perform ad hoc reporting and forecasting for sales, receipt, margin and inventory opportunities and risks
Manage all in season revisions, forecasting to Merchandising Plans and Open to Buy for assigned division
Conduct meetings with Merchandising Planning team in order to communicate any opportunities or risks to the plan and changes in strategy to maximize profits
Hire, appraise and train Merchandise Planning team members on Merchandise Planning and Analysis techniques and systems

Manager of Merchandise Planning & Allocation Resume Examples & Samples

Define and achieve the sales goals for assigned areas on a weekly basis. Ensure that inventory and markdowns budgets are met with sensitivity to the needs of the business
Prepare and present the annual merchandise plans and monthly forecasts. Lead the forecast meetings
Maintain the accuracy of the OTB plan and forecast data at all times
Analyze the business weekly, producing KPIs and insights of value to the merchant team. Function in partnership with the merchants to drive tangible results
Identify opportunities and risks in the business and partner across the organization to implement responses
Lead the distribution of product for assigned areas, ensuring that fixture, layout, and new store needs are covered while optimizing the inventory for sell-through and turn
Recruit, select and develop top talent through training, coaching and developing/challenging work
Additional job duties or responsibilities may be assigned

Merchandise Planning Manager Women s Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrated leadership and talent development skills
Proven experience profitably growing a multi-channel business
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with planning systems experience - Oracle RPAS a strong plus
3-5 years of omni-channel merchandise planning experience, strongly preferred
BA/BS degree in business-related field and relevant work experience preferred

Global Merchandise Planning Operations Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Working closely with Regional Planning, Global Planning System, Global Reporting teams and cross-functional partners in standardizing planning processes and ways of working while understanding the challenges and differences between the regional planning organizations
Develop process maps and communication tools to communicate merchandise planning and inventory management processes and ways of working across the organization
Ensure merchandise planning and inventory management specific processes/GTM dates are aligned to enable seasonal execution
Assist leadership in leading and implementing the End-to-End Merchandise Planning Transformation that drives simplification, optimization and quantifiable results
Inform system/ tool and reporting development through the global teams
Inform change management and training development
Business Process Modeling preferred
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with cross-functional partners
Ability to interact with internal & external partners in various ways – negotiating, influencing, collaborating, directing, facilitating
Ability to effectively communicate clearly, concisely across timezones & cultures
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with diverse teams. Ability to adjust communication style in order to provide information and direction in an effective manner

Director of Merchandise Planning Resume Examples & Samples

Develop new systems and tools to enhance reporting and drive business
Facilitate launch of new merchandise planning system
Approve planners pre-assortment financial class plans and sku plans
Develop a strong working relationship with Production, Merchandising, Account Planning and Sales

Converse Merchandise Planning Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 1 year experience in merchandising or planning position
Strong retail math acumen, including elements of margin planning and inventory productivity measures
Ability to research and analyze large amounts of data, draw sound conclusions, and make formal recommendations
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and to coordinate cross-functional efforts
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills

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