STORE PLANNER

Brooks Brothers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Store Planner to optimize inventory and enhance assortment strategies. This role involves analyzing store performance, collaborating with teams, and implementing allocation strategies to drive sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail allocation, a knack for data analysis, and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the business's success and customer satisfaction. Embrace a dynamic work environment that offers growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Programs

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of retail/allocation experience required.
• Strong fundamentals in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Blue Yonder or replenishment system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor store and web performance to determine allocation strategies.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on allocation strategies.

Skills

Retail Allocation Experience

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

TheStore Plannerrole has three distinct responsibilities that include Store Planning, Allocation and Demand Planning. The Store Planner is responsible for the strategic management of seasonal & basic assortments, inventory optimization, and actionable analysis and reporting.

Position Responsibilities:

Store Planning

• Monitor and analyze store and web performance across multiple departments to help determine assortment and allocation strategies
• Utilize proprietary reporting platform to analyze large amounts of data at both an aggregate and a granular level to answer questions and identify opportunities & risks.
• Review historical sales trends and strategically react to these changes in business.

Allocation

• Allocate merchandise at style/color/size level based on an assortment strategy using historical and current trend data
• Collaborate cross functionally with Merchant Planners and Merchandising to align on allocation and merchandise strategies
• Implement allocation strategies that support financial plans, brand objectives and strategic vision, resulting in effective allocations and efficient use of inventory.
• Participate in the continuous effort to improve allocation methods and strategies within Blue Yonder (allocation system).

Demand Planning:

• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels in the stores, online, and the distribution center to maximize sales and profitability.
• Conduct a monthly Open-to-Buy meeting with cross functional partners. Review monthly sales and inventory, sales forecasts, out of stocks, and inventory levels at the style level, and execute any needed strategies.
• Maintain style/store/size model stocks and size selling curves for an OMNI channel business.
• Optimize OMNI channel assortments through style and size rationalizations and business analysis.

Position Requirements:

• 2-3 years of prior retail/allocation experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Merchandising, Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain)
• Strong fundamentals in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Retail Math
• Enjoys working as part of a team and collaborating cross functionally
• Experience with Blue Yonder or replenishment system a plus
• Adaptable with the ability to work with shifting priorities
• Uses analytics to problem solve
• Good communicator and comfortable presenting to all levels
• Accountable and works with a sense of urgency
• Detail orientated
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here:https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.