Seasonal Merchandise Associate

When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.
Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.
The Associate Planner analyzes, tracks, and reports on data to assist in the identification and execution of merchandise plans for a category. Primarily focused on working with the Planning Manager or Merchandise Planner to develop pre-season and in-season plans while incorporating such items as current trends, promotional activity, and changes to assortment. Works with cross-functional partners such as merchandising, central planning, inventory planners, and other functions in MP&A. Reports to Manager of Merchandise Planning.
Set high personal performance standards that deliver results, convey a sense of urgency and enthusiasm for the business, and help achieve objectives despite obstacles or opposition
Develop forecasts for new skus and strategize assortment from a financial perspective
Basic understanding of retail supply chain management inclusive of inventory planning
Review and analyze business performance trends
Maintain SKU level forecasts that are updated monthly or more frequently based on needs of the business, inclusive of units, sales dollars, and margin. Collaborate with Inventory Planners and Inventory Deployment Analyst to ensure plan alignment with forecasting systems
Work with Central Planning in identifying targets for pre-season and in-season
Present business trends and forecast to management in monthly MPR (Monthly Planning Review)
Aid Merchandise Planner in developing long term forecasts to act as basis for seasonal architecture to meet business needs
Actively pursue growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve
Champion change, taking risks as needed and demonstrating flexibility
Encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking through influence in teams
Foster teamwork by being a valued teammate and building good relationships across functional and division lines
Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, financial planning or financial analysis experience
Excellent understanding of merchandise as it relates to company strategy
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, complex formulas, and creating dynamic reports.
System skills capabilities and proficiency in Data Warehouse and MSI tools preferred; other retail planning systems experience
Education Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, statistics or equivalent experience
We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.

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