Assistant Merchandise Planner, Jewelry

SAKS COM LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury ecommerce retailer in New York is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner to drive Omni-Channel sales through optimal merchandise allocation and vendor/class assortment recommendations. The role involves supporting planning and management of inventory levels and sales trends, along with assisting in the execution of replenishment orders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in merchandise planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, planning or allocation.
• Fundamental understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management.
• Financial Acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and the merchant office in topside assortment plans.
• Analyze selling trends and adjust receipts and inventory levels.
• Manage ad-hoc reporting and additional responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent retail experience

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel and Word)

Job description

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Assistant Merchandise Planner, Jewelry

Apply locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-104748 Salary Range $62,400 - $71,200*

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Assistant Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving Omni-Channel sales through influencing optimal merchandise allocation strategies and store cluster vendor/class assortment recommendations. This role will work closely with the Planners to achieve sales, profit, and inventory productivity objectives for merchandise categories, working in conjunction with one or more buying teams. The Assistant Merchandise Planner will support the Planning and merchant office with development and successful execution of topside assortment and buy plans. Manage replenishment orders in partnership with the replenishment team.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and the merchant office in topside assortment plans, pre-season, and in-season management for stores and digital

• Support the Planning and the merchant office in recommendations of style count and unit density

• Assist Planners with Omni inventory to ensure alignment with sales trends

• Analyze selling trends and adjust receipts and inventory levels as needed to drive business

• Support the operational functions and execution of replenishment

• Work through pre-season assortment planning and assortment market prep in partnership with merchant teams

• Manage ad-hoc reporting and additional responsibilities as required
  

Who You Are:

• A natural problem-solver, who is also analytical and creative
• You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented
• You keep the customer at the center of all decisions
• You have a can-do attitude and a team mindset
• You have the ability to operate with ambiguity
• You possess an entrepreneurial and curious sprit
• You have the ability to present data & influence discussion with peers and members of cross-functional team.
  

You also have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent retail experience in merchandise planning
• Experience in buying, planning or allocation
• Fundamental understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management
• Financial Acumen
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

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Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.

About Us

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.