Planning Analyst

Express Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Planning Analyst to optimize merchandise buying and inventory management. This role involves analyzing sales data and market trends to develop strategic plans that maximize sales and profitability. As a vital member of the planning team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead size selling analysis, and support key milestone meetings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring self-expression and creating confidence in customers through innovative retail strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in merchandise planning or similar analytical roles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and market trends to forecast demand.
• Collaborate with merchants on product strategies and pricing.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MSI Data Warehouse

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

Location Name
Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

The Planning Analyst is responsible for the analyzing of sales data, market trends and inventory levels to develop strategic plans and forecasts that optimize merchandise buying, inventory management and ultimately maximize sales and profitability by providing insights and recommendations to Directors of Planning and the VP, Planning & Allocations, along with communicating the results and analysis to leadership. This role heavily relies on data analysis to identify opportunities and risks, ensuring efficient allocation of stock across stores while aligning with overall business goals. This position partners with the Directors of Planning to identify the reporting needs of the business and design new financial reporting as needed. Responsible for weekly reporting as well as additional ad hoc reporting to meet the needs of the business. Requires flexibility to the needs of the business and pivots based on the evolution of the brands initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyze historical sales data and market trends, to identify patterns and forecast future demand
2. Collaborate with merchants to develop merchandise strategies, including product assortment, pricing and promotional plans
3. Identify emerging trends and market shifts to inform buying decisions. To predict outcomes and recommend actions to align with goals
4. Support the planning team on deliverables for key milestone meetings and strategies
5. Lead all size selling analysis and provide teams with future recommendations
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
7. Partners with Directors to provide choice count analysis and future targets
8. Partners with team to appropriately set up, read, and action all major tests
9. Leads, coaches, trains and develops the planning team on all systems
10. Influences cross-functional teams in support of planning strategies serving as a strategic thought partner
11. Ad hoc reporting to support the total Express planning team

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3-5 years of merchandise planning or similar analytical role experience
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3. Proven analytical skills
4. Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
5. Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
6. Proficient user of MSI Data Warehouse, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, Outlook, Power Point

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

1. Ability to work well within a cross-functional team environment
2. Demonstrated collaboration and relationship building skills
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Curious mindset and a champion of new ideas and initiatives
5. Strong people and project management skills
6. Attention to detail, results driven and able to take full ownership of responsibilities

Closing

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