Free People Merchandise Planning Manager

Role SummaryFree People is looking for a Divisional Merchandise Planning Manager who will creatively lead and manage the Free People planning team to maximize sales and profit by developing sound merchandise plans that support the company’s goals for sales, turn, and margin.Role ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with various departments to ensure that corporate initiatives and strategies are accurately reflected in the plan and forecast of sales, inventory, and receiptsClearly communicating, developing, and providing reporting and analysis to highlight important trends and/or support key initiativesTaking trend and merchant direction and interpreting it into a profitable strategyChallenging the status quo Managing, coaching, and developing planning teamMotivating/pushing the planning team to maximizing opportunities Managing the OTB and inventory for all divisions; ability to break down the business and find profit driving opportunitiesSupporting and developing the division through information systems Aiding in the budgeting processRole QualificationsSuperior financial and analytical skillsStrong management skillsResults orientedCreative problem solver/ “outside the box” thinkerStrong communication skillsWorks well in teamsThe PerksURBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit EEO StatementURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.Job SummaryJob Family: Planning and AllocationEmployee Type: RegularPosition Type: Full-TimeRemote: No