Retail Planner

Basic Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retail Planner at Basic Resources, Inc. will play a key role in growing the assigned account base by delivering macro topline and micro-level analysis (by door and by style) for the intimates business.

You'll work closely with account buyers/planners and internal cross-functional teams to drive revenue and optimize assortment. You will create seasonal/annual financial plans, develop sales, inventory, and receipt ladders, and present insights with actionable recommendations for account

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in related role/industry.
• Experience working with department store retailers.
• 3+ years of Retail OTB experience (cost and retail accounting).
• Strong Excel and retail math skills (PivotTables and VLOOKUPs).
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and propose seasonal/annual financial plans to accounts with a clear strategy, in partnership with Sales
• Develop sales, inventory, and receipt ladder plans to drive both external and internal annual plans
• Communicate with the account planner and buyer regarding sales performance, risk or opportunities
• Analyze performance and make assortment recommendations and sales re-projections based on history and seasonal trend
• Analyze internal inventory and order reports to determine weekly/monthly inventory flow, optimal safety stock levels, and buy quantities needed to recover weeks of supply
• Collaborate with Sales and Demand planning in projecting monthly replenishment, receipt flow and markdowns based on seasonal trend
• Lead the preparation for account specific discussion in the weekly team meetings
• Develop presentation materials with financial metrics and actionable items for Account meetings
• Provide ad hoc analysis to help drive the business forward and/or address issues as they arise
• Bring strong work ethic and positive attitude to your responsibilities every day

Skills

Excel & retail math

Leadership & presentation

Multitasking & adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Job description

The Retail Planner will be responsible for facilitating the growth of their account base. This person will perform analysis at the macro (topline) and micro (by door/by style) level for our intimates business. You'll be working closely with account buyers/planners as well as internal cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and propose seasonal/annual financial plans to accounts with a clear strategy, in partnership with Sales
• Develop sales, inventory, and receipt ladder plans to drive both external and internal annual plans
• Communicate with the account planner and buyer regarding sales performance, risk or opportunities
• Analyze performance and make assortment recommendations and sales re-projections based on history and seasonal trend
• Analyze internal inventory and order reports to determine weekly/monthly inventory flow, optimal safety stock levels, and buy quantities needed to recover weeks of supply
• Collaborate with Sales and Demand planning in projecting monthly replenishment, receipt flow and markdowns based on seasonal trend
• Lead the preparation for account specific discussion in the weekly team meetings
• Develop presentation materials with financial metrics and actionable items for Account meetings
• Provide ad hoc analysis to help drive the business forward and/or address issues as they arise
• Bring strong work ethic and positive attitude to your responsibilities every day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in related role/industry
• Experience working with department store retailers
• 3+ years of Retail OTB experience preferred, both cost and retail accounting versions
• Strong Excel and retail math skills (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs)
• Ability to multitask, be proactive, have a high sense of urgency, and adapt to change in priorities as needed
• Leadership and presentation skills

Annual salary range starting at $90,000

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.