The Merchandise Planner is responsible for successful development and execution of top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans that support company objectives and goals. This includes pre-season planning and in-season Open-to-Buy management. They will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to provide analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.
• Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.
• Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.
• Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.
• Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.
• Ability to travel 0-10% of time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-

• Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)
  The pay range for this role is $ $90,000 -$110,000/yr USD.

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