Merchandise Planner

The planner will develop, plan, execute and communicate a product strategy and assortment that meets or exceeds financial goals. Work closely with cross‑functional partners (buying and allocation) from a financial standpoint. Essential Functions: Review actual sales performance on a weekly/monthly basis. Re‑project in‑season sales and inventories on a weekly/monthly basis and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals. Collaborate with cross‑functional team on basic replenishment style to optimize sales and inventory. Assist in presenting forecasted sales and inventory plans. Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge. Develop program assortment plans based on store levels, planned sales volume, fixture capacity, visual presentation guidelines and seasonal variances. Plan inventory levels to maximize sales. Monitor sales and inventory to ensure optimal store assortments. Analyze Open To Buy (OTB) and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals and recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing or markdown strategies. Ensure the financial success of one or more departments by developing plans that meet or exceed sales, gross margin and inventory turn targets. Partner with Buyers to develop annual and seasonal department and class financial plans/location. Create pre‑season sales and inventory plans by department, class, style and location. Recognize risks and opportunities within a plan. Address individual store needs and ensure optimal new store assortment plans and proper inventory levels. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 4-6 Years Requirements: Ability to organize and prioritize; demonstrate logical analysis and problem solving skills. Possesses an ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them. Possesses a general knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to make high‑quality decisions. D Demonstrates good listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with cross‑functional teams. Ability to work with personal computers, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly. Must be able to operate a computer. Must be able to work on-site 5 days a week at our LA Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr