Planner

Euromarket Designs Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Euromarket Designs Inc. is seeking a Planner to own the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a key product segment in Chicago.

You will partner with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to design thoughtful inventory strategies that drive profitable sales and satisfy customer demand. The role is an on-site position in our Chicago office with a flexible remote option on Fridays, and a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and timely planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in merchandising/planning or equivalent experience.
• Experience with inventory management and promotional strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for a product category, including buys, reorders and end-of-life markdowns.
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets.
• Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level.
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to optimize sales and gross margin.
• Develop 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.
• Develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability.
• Manage category planning operations, including deadlines, coding, hunt paths and lead-times.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Spreadsheet

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IT systems

Product pipeline

Promotional strategies

Job description

The Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a segment of the business. The goal is to maximize company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Planner…

• Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and end-of-life 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 need

• Work with Buyer partner to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability

• 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 in presenting data and analysis

• Lead or support a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive products and an engaged customer experience.

• Strong communication skills within team and department; work consistency and accuracy

• Aptitude for spreadsheet and planning tools

• Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Minimum of 3 years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies