Planner (Sleepwear)
About the role
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products across various segments including women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is dedicated to its customers and brands that will drive future growth. The company values innovation, creativity, and a balanced approach between analytical thinking and outside-the-box ideas. It fosters a team culture based on mutual respect and hard work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute in-season strategies (SSO’s, volume traited door selling, etc.)
- Present findings and business-driving strategies to internal and retail partners
- Ladder planning (develop and maintain merchandise ladder plans for category)
- Create and maintain pre-season proposals and post-season analyses on a program level
- Analyze margin data (roll-back, in-season risks and opportunities)
- Prepare in-stock/replenishment reports
- Create and manage weekly sales reporting
- Perform seasonal recap of sell-thru by style, size, and store and make recommendations for improvement/change
- Analyze and suggest opportunities in both preseason and in-season store-level selling
- Create and maintain Seasonal Tracker by department to production
- Work directly with overseas coordinators and maintain product life cycle
- Partner with internal colleagues (production, imports, shipping, operations)
- Perform other duties, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as assigned by management
Requirements
- 3-5 years related Retail Planning Experience (Walmart preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent customer service skills required - position will communicate directly with Walmart buying team and cross-functional teams
- Organized, self-motivated, with a problem-solving mentality
- Experience with SAP a plus
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Retailer portals (ie. Retail Link / Scintilla)
- Ability to manage deadlines to ensure the team meets key milestones/deliverables
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in, and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversations.
Pay
Salary Range: $71,200 - $85,000
Schedule
Not specified