Merchandise Planner

White-House-Black-Marke; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

White House Black Market in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Merchandising Planner to develop annual, seasonal, monthly and weekly plans using current sales and trend data. This role translates the Merchants’ vision into viable plans and profitable results across Omni channels.

You will partner with Merchants on pre-season sales, markdowns, margins, receipts and inventory; forecast monthly and seasonal plans; manage projections for key items; participate in Merchandise Review meetings; and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, or business preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, allocation or replenishment, or financial analysis.
• 3 years of retail experience in merchandising/buying or allocation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; retail math and forecasting knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Excel; able to build cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual, seasonal, monthly and weekly plans utilizing current sales and trend information.
• Translates the Merchants’ vision into viable plans and profitable results across Omni channels.
• Partners with Merchants on development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt and inventory.
• Develops projections and inventory flow for key items/collections.
• Forecasts monthly and seasonal plans to ensure orders fall within approved targets.
• Analyzes and reacts to performance of strategy based on actual sales and current trend performance.
• Prepares and participates in Merchandise Review meetings (MBR, seasonal hindsight).
• Partners with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends.
• Manages monthly plan reviews: revises sales, markdown, receipts and inventory forecasts.
• Communicates revisions within the team and cross functionally.
• Uses seasonal selling curves by region, climate, and store attributes to maximize sales.

Skills

Retail math

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, or business

Tools

Excel

Job description

About usBuilt on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.POSITION OBJECTIVE:This position is responsible for the development of annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans utilizing current sales and trend information. This position is primarily responsible for translating the Merchant’s vision into viable plans and profitable results across Omni channels.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Partners with the Merchants on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt and inventory.Develops projections and inventory flow for key items/collections.Provides other analysis related to driving business goals (e.g. hindsight’s, color-selling, etc.).Forecasts monthly and seasonal plans, to ensure all orders fall within approved financial targets.Analyzes and reacts to performance of strategy based on actual sales and current trend performance.Prepares and participates in Merchandise Review meetings (MBR, seasonal hindsight).Partners with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends, such as:Makes recommendations for key financial meetings/decisions in order to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity Monthly plan review process: develops sales, markdown, receipt and inventory re-forecastsManages and executes promotional and liquidation strategyCommunicates revisions within the team and cross functionallyPartners with cross functional teams to utilize seasonal selling curves by region, climate, and store attributes.Exhibits initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potentials.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, or business preferred4+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience3 years of retail experience in merchandising/buying or allocationStrong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodologyMakes decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisionsStrong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiencesSystem proficiency with strong emphasis on ExcelBuilds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholdersThis position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.Location:Corporate FAS Chico's FAS - Fort Myers, FL 33928Position Type:Regular/Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.