Merchandise Planning Associate

We are hiring a Merchandise Planning Associate to join a top entertainment company in Kissimmee, FL. This freelance position will run for 12 months with potential to extend and will be hybrid in office Monday – Thursday, Friday remote.

• Pay Rate: $23.50/HR

Responsibilities:

• Support Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels. Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders.
• Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance.
• Support leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability.
• Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately.
• Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies
• Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes.
• Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans.
• See opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes.
• Assist Planner and/or Planning Manager with special projects, as needed.
• Support leader to achieve all financial objectives.
• Understand and apply all tools to analyze business performance.
• ???????Walk stores regularly.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail are essential
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail; proactive with strong follow-through skills.
• Proven strong organizational skills & time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and meet adventurous deadlines.
• High motivation and willingness to learn

??????If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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