Planner, Merchandise

Crate & Barrel; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Planner, Merchandise to drive inventory strategy and financial forecasting for a product category. You will partner with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising teams to design policies that grow sales and profitability.

The role is on-site at our Northbrook, IL office with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Expect collaboration with Buyers, analysis, and cross-functional execution to meet seasonal targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level in collaboration with Buyers.
• Deliver promotional strategies to maximize profitability.
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to optimize sales and gross margin.
• Provide business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to enable successful strategies and flawless execution.
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs.
• Manage category planning operations, including deadlines, coding, hunt paths and lead-times.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Tools

Planning software

IT systems

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making-& our story is still unfolding.

The Planner, Merchandise is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a segment of the business, with a goal of maximizing company sales growth and profitability. This role works 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 Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Planner, Merchandise...

• 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
• In partnership with the Buyer, deliver promotional strategies that maximize profitability
• 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 to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need
• 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
• A collaborative mindset, and focus on an engaged customer experience
• Strong communication skills within team and department
• Detail orientation, with focus on consistency and accuracy
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 3+ years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience
• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company".

The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.