Job description

The E-commerce Merchandise Planner, you willdevelop the Retail Open to Buy, Seasonal Buys, and Assortment Plans on a seasonal, semi-annual, and annual basis. The Planner is responsible for aligning the merchandise plans by division, department and class, with the financial budget. The position is responsible for the planning and forecasting of sales, inventory, and receipts to coincide with the financial objectives of the company. The position is responsible for aiding in the achievement of financial goals and achievement of annual sales growth by product category.

The position works closely with buying teams on creating the assortment/buy plans based on historical information and trend analysis, setting benchmarks by product category as growth, maintain, or declining sales vehicles. Also works closely with ecommerce and marketing teams relaying pricing and promo strategies and collaborating on email marketing calendar.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for)

• Retail OTB: Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Retail OTB. Partner with Management and Finance work groups to tie all forecasting to company-wide goals and accountability.
• At a Department/class level, collaborate with merchandising to ensure that financial objectives align with product opportunities.
• Guide the merchandising team, utilizing historical data and current trends, to capitalize on new opportunities, and identify risks. Communicate opportunities and risks to key business partners including merchandising, finance, marketing, visual, and brand leaders.
• Create seasonal buy strategies and assortment plans by product category and communicate/partner with the buying staff to appropriately project product potential and life cycle.
• Maintain pricing and promo files for the web and Identify product pricing and transfer opportunities based on product performance and intended life cycle.
• Assist in running of weekly reports, analyze to identify trends, communicate chase opportunities to buying team and partner as necessary with production to ensure delivery dates.

· Monitor sales on a daily and weekly basis to ensure we are tracking against all financial goals.

· Monitor inventory and markdown levels to ensure target W.O.H are maintained and markdowns are moving through at a profitable pace.

YOU ARE

• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Excellent time management skills
• Organized
• Ability to multi task
• Flexible
• Open Minded
• Ability to think quick and make decisions
• Passionate
• Fearless, Focused, Open and Fast!

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field.

· Minimum of 4 years of planning experience at a Specialty Retailer or Department Store

· Ecommerce Planning experience

· Knowledge of production flow and operations.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Proven organizational skills and multi-task oriented.

· Exceptional problem solving /decision making skills.

• Requires Open-to-Buy, inventory turn and gross margin experience.
• High level of experience and proficiency in Excel.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

· A keen eye for fashion/trend analysis.

• Knowledge of Google analytics and Ecommerce metrics such as Demand and Conversion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gardena, CA 90248: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• E-commerce: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gardena, CA 90248

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