Merchandise Associate/ FLEXIBLE HOURS!

Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for the strategic direction of inventory based on analysis of departmental financials, historical data, and current market trends. They will manage inventory through the use of various merchandise reporting tools, ensuring top sales are being met.

Execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company.

With guidance, create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by department, class, and/or SKU to support product and financial strategies. Analyze historical data and current trends to recap business. Work to identify risks and opportunities by department and by class. In partnership with manager, create strategies to align inventory with Merchant partners.

Partner with merchandising & manager to provide sales trend direction & inventory projections for call dates.

Partner with Merchandising & Merch Control to accuracy of system entry.

In partnership with manager, create action plan based on forecast and lead discussions to management & cross functional teams.

Hindsight in-season & post-season performance by category. Run & publish various weekly & ad hoc Merchandise Planning reports.

Work with all levels of Planning & Merchandising from Assistants to President-CMO.

Minimum of 2-4 years of Merchandise Planning or related financial/analytical experience.

Global business analysis and strategic/innovative thinking skills.

Ability to present data & influence discussion with executives, peers and members of cross-functional team.

Understanding of retail financial measurements.

Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Micro-strategy & planning tools/systems.

Travel may be required, based on business needs.

Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day

Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods

Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

Do not send compliance questions to the Company's retail locations or to the corporate office.

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