Associate Planner

About the role

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets
• In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend, strategy or business climate
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin
• Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs
• Foster a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive product and an engaged customer experience
• Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times

Requirements

• Strong financial acumen and experience analyzing data
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools
• Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
• 2+ years experience in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent area
• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Experience: 2+ years experience in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent area

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Collaboration
• Forecasting
• Product Pipeline Process Design
• Promotional Strategies

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance and Disability
• Retailer 401(k) match
• Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
• Merchandise discount and EAP resources
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$60,000.00 - $78,000.00

Schedule

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Contact

To apply, please visit https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.