Sales Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal sales, inventory, and receipt plans by Classification that align with assigned account financial targets and productivity metrics
• Build + maintain a rolling 18-month style-color sales, inventory, receipt and shipment plan for each area of business to support product selection in market
• Work autonomously with the account executive, replenishment managers, & with the assigned account buyers and planners. Meet weekly/monthly based upon business needs
• Leverage weekly business insights to understand item level performance to maximize in season opportunities, minimize liability, and inform future seasons
• Analyze sales trends and adjust based upon historical results & current POS (point of sales) performance
• Prepare documents for monthly consensus meetings. Provide analysis and explanations of all recommended changes to sales, inventory, receipt and ship plans
• Lead presentation & influence alignment amongst peers within merchandising, sales, & supply planning teams of monthly consensus meeting POS (point of sales) forecast changes and inventory strategies
• Participate in regular meetings and strategic discussions to provide input on merchandise planning strategies
• Standard and ad hoc reporting; administrative duties

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment, including time spent as an analyst or planner
• Related work experience which may include: Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated retail math and business acumen, including sales forecasting and inventory productivity measures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner
• Capable of creating alignment among cross-functional stakeholders by building strong business cases and driving execution
• Attention to detail and strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of PowerBI & Logility RO Planning Applications is a plus

Leadership Competencies Expected For This Role

• Emerging Leader
• Global Agility – Open to diverse views, adapts to new ways of working
• Purposeful Integrity – Demonstrates ethical behavior, follows through on commitments
• Strategic Foresight – Understands team goals, asks strategic questions
• Customer Centric Innovation – Suggests improvements from customer feedback, tries new methods
• Urgency for Impact – Act quickly and take ownership of outcomes
• Bold Accountability – Own your work and deliver consistently strong results
• Empowered Collaboration – Share ideas, listens well, collaborates with peers

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program with choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs
• Resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing
• Discounts on our apparel
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement