Associate Planner

Crate & Barrel; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking an Associate Planner to drive inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their product segment. Based in Northbrook, IL, this on-site role (Monday through Thursday) allows remote work on Fridays, collaborating with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to promote profitable sales growth and meet customer demand.

You will manage inventory strategy, build pre-season plans, forecast sales and margins, lead monthly OTB reviews, and develop analyses to

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent area.
• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns.
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets.
• Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on trends, strategy or business climate.
• Lead monthly business review to determine actions that optimize sales and gross margin.
• Develop and provide business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain and vendors.
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs.
• Foster collaborative environment within Merchandising focused on distinctive product and customer experience.
• Manage category planning operations, including deadlines, coding, hunt paths and lead-times.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Spreadsheets

Planning tools experience

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

The Associate Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their segment of the business. This role supposts the goal of maximizing company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory and merchandise strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand. This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as an Associate Planner...

• Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets
• In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend, strategy or business climate
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin
• Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs
• Foster a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive product and an engaged customer experience
• Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times

What you'll bring to the table...

• Strong financial acumen and experience analyzing data
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools
• Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 2+ years experience in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent area
• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.