Strategic Merchandise Planner - Forecasting & OTB

Signet Jewelers Limited; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers Limited in Akron, OH is seeking a merchandise planner responsible for developing, maintaining and presenting merchandise plans including category plans, Open To Buy’s, forecasting, assortment strategy, analysis, buyer support and product lifecycle planning to achieve increased sales and inventory turn.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and using systems to manage in-stock levels across stores and eCommerce, building strategic category plans and presenting

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability through SKU rationalization and quantify impact on business. Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis of weekly business review. Manage in stock levels for all SKUs in stores and/or eCommerce within specified categories.
• Build strategic plan and execute to help define the vision of assigned categories. Partner with team members to develop and execute financial plans consisting of sales, margin, inventory, GMROI, and turn.
• Present open to buy and line review financials to senior management. Develop detailed analysis with recommended actions, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure optimum inventory levels and in stocks at store level. Actively use all related systems (i.e. Business Objects, ZPS, MFP, RMS, Tableau, COR Maintenance, etc.).
• Develop cross functional partnerships with Merchandising and Merch Systems, Store Operations, Marketing and Distribution for projects and strategic analysis that align with financial objectives.

Job description

Signet Jewelers Limited in Akron, OH is seeking a merchandise planner responsible for developing, maintaining and presenting merchandise plans including category plans, Open To Buy’s, forecasting, assortment strategy, analysis, buyer support and product lifecycle planning to achieve increased sales and inventory turn.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and using systems to manage in-stock levels across stores and eCommerce, building strategic category plans and presenting