Associate Planner, Merchandise & Analytics

Express, Inc.

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Express, Inc. is seeking an Associate Planner to translate pre-season category strategies into executable merchandise and item plans. You will manage financials for sales, inventory, markdowns and margin, reconciling plans and adjusting based on risks and opportunities.

In addition, you will build depth and flow strategies by location and channel, analyze data for customer-centric recommendations, lead plan reviews, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive growth and improve key metrics.

Qualifications

3-5 years of planning or equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Proven analytical skills and financial acumen.
Retail math expertise to drive business.
Advanced Knowledge of Excel & Planning Systems.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-season choice count and inventory recommendations that support department strategies.
Build class and choice level plans for all planning metrics which support the topside financial plans and the aligned upon choice counts.
Determine depth, breadth and flow strategy of all inventory by location/channel, with the intention of maximizing sales and sell-through prior to markdown.
Be the financial and business expert through knowledge of current and future trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks.
Mine and analyze data to create customer centric recommendations and strategies.
Lead plan review discussions to ensure that the company’s financial objectives are being met.
Use consumer insights and data combined with structured tests to identify and maximize growth opportunities.
Consistently generate insights that lead to team actions to improve business metrics; influencing pricing, promotions, product assortment in real time.
Identify process opportunities to create efficiencies in the business and be a key partner to the planning team to implement changes in a timely manner.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to all levels of the organization; demonstrate communication and presentation skills, especially to corporate Senior Management.
Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and prioritize under tight deadlines.