Merchandise Planner

Role:

Merchandiser

Location:

New York City (Central)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in inventory management, forecasting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory management including stock levels, replenishment and inventory checks with full understanding, maintenance, and management of own WSSI.
• Working strategically to deliver KPI's including - sell-through rates, GMROI, stock turnover, sales per square foot, markdown and sales strategies.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts identifying key trends or opportunities for growth.
• Management of the critical path. Coordinating between the Design and Production teams ensuring effective communication and ensuring the key delivery schedule is met.
• Develop and implement comprehensive product assortment plans that align with company objectives and market demand.
• Execute price setting and perform detailed margin analysis to understand product profitability and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Identify and raise PO's in-line with the buying and delivery schedule
• Identify trade opportunities and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' Merchandising experience
• Experience working with suppliers is essential
• Good understanding of Manière De Voir's brand vision and customer profile
• Great understanding of fashion with a keen sense of taste
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Strong analytical mindset and ability, with proven experience
• Decisive decision-making skills is essential
• Strong computer literacy skills - Advanced excel user with confidence to manipulate data
• Analytical skills - Comfortable working with and strategically analysing data
• Strong commercial awareness - Knowledge of wider marketplace and context of broader business

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000