Associate Planner, Fabric

Overview The Associate Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial/inventory forecasts for a segment of the business. The goal is to maximize company sales growth and profitability by working closely with Planning Leadership and the merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand. This is an on‑site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. Responsibilities Accountable for end-to-end sales and inventory strategy & projections for fabric, including new items and end‑of‑life management Develop and build long‑term projections based on current business trends and forward‑looking building blocks in coordination with department and company strategies In collaboration with Upholstery Senior Planner, Merchants and Sourcing, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a fabric level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate Partner closely with Sourcing who will be utilizing the fabric forecasts to partner with vendors and mills regarding their fabric ownership Lead monthly business review to determine current state and future actions that will reduce lead time and optimize customer experience Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Merchandising, Sourcing, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution Work with Merchandising and Sourcing partners to identify and plan/forecast new fabrics and manage discontinued fabrics Manage category planning operations, including maintaining files and managing critical deadlines Responsible for using & enhancing our fabric planner tool to improve forecast accuracy, leading to stronger availability and increased customer satisfaction due to less delays What you’ll bring to the table Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis Strong communication skills within team and department; work consistency and accuracy Aptitude for spreadsheet and planning tools Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy We’d love to hear from you if you have Minimum of 2 years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies Bachelor’s degree in business or related field Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. 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. The Company participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crate & Barrel