Planner, Licensing & GYMBOREE at The Children's Place

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Merchandise Planning, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Detail Orientation, Team Player, Relationship Building, Retail Math, Learning Agility, Process Improvement

Industry

Retail

Description

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey Job Summary: The Planner will be responsible for the complete financial management of assigned area of responsibility, including the creation of financial and merchandise plans, actualization of results, and a keen ability to identify, communicate, and implement strategic business opportunities at the division, category, and season code levels. The Planner will forecast sales, markdowns, and inventory levels on a regular basis and identify risks to the business and develop action plans in cooperation with their merchandising partner to mitigate risks profitably. Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities: Create monthly financial plans at division and category level for fiscal time periods Reforecast sales, gross margin, and inventory for fiscal time periods Recap end of season performance at division, category, season, and style levels for merchandise buy period Conduct basic stock replenishment (order quantity by style, color, and size) Key item planning for all basic styles (sales, margin, inventory) Conduct daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting Manage inventory flow on fashion receipts Develop size curve and pre-pack definitions Partner with merchant to support the buy process Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of experience in retail planning and analysis Skills and Behaviors: Proven track record of financially astute business management Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills/ learning agility Strong problem solving and decision making skills Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks/ analytical and data reasoning Good organization and workload prioritization skills/ detail-orientation and accuracy Proficient in planning systems and Microsoft Office Strong team player/relationship-building Proven process of improvement and problem solving Hourly/Salary o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings. The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. make our PLACE yours Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work. We are seeking top talent who are eager to contribute to a high-performing team! We are proud to be the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America and continue to celebrate the success of our collection of brands, including The Children’s PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ PLACE. If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment, please review our current list of openings and apply today! Follow us on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Responsibilities

The Planner will manage the complete financial aspects of their assigned area, including creating financial and merchandise plans and forecasting sales and inventory levels. They will also identify risks and develop action plans in collaboration with merchandising partners.