Merchandise Planner: Forecast, GM & Inventory

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San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 108,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Job summary

Athleta, part of Gap Inc., is hiring a Merchandise Planner to drive the financial roadmap for product categories, marrying brand strategy with customer needs. You will forecast, plan inventory, and manage risks and opportunities across divisions to achieve financial targets.

Ideal candidates love Excel, are systems savvy, and possess strong analytical and storytelling skills. You’ll collaborate with Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution and Planning teams to deliver an exceptional

Qualifications

Advanced Excel skills and systems-savvy approach.
Strong business acumen and strategic agility.
Excellent listening and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze data and trends to identify risks and opportunities by division.
Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division.
Reconcile top-down to bottom-up division plans.
Present forecast and action plans in open-to-buy meetings.
Reforecast sales and manage inventory for basic styles to meet goals.
Communicate results and forecasts to manager and cross-functional teams weekly.
Collaborate with Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution and Planning teams.