Open-to-Buy & Inventory Strategy Planner

Cato Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cato Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Merchandise Planner to manage allocation, open-to-buy and inventory planning for stores and online channels. You will forecast sales, markdowns and replenishment, presenting recommendations to senior planners and management.

The role requires 1+ year in merchandising planning, strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/JDA. Retail experience is preferred and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Formación

• 1+ year experience in Merchandise Planning/Allocation.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and planning tools.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain weekly open-to-buy for assigned area to identify risks and opportunities by class.
• Project sales, markdowns and inventory for stores and e-commerce.
• Present open-to-buy to management monthly.
• Develop markdown criteria and replenishment forecasts.
• Provide merchant teams with buy recommendations and plans.
• Collaborate with allocation and planning teams on monthly tools.

Conocimientos

Merchandise Planning

Allocation

Open-to-Buy

Forecasting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Herramientas

Excel

JDA Enterprise Planning

Descripción del empleo

Cato Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Merchandise Planner to manage allocation, open-to-buy and inventory planning for stores and online channels. You will forecast sales, markdowns and replenishment, presenting recommendations to senior planners and management.

The role requires 1+ year in merchandising planning, strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/JDA. Retail experience is preferred and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.