Strategic Merchandise Planning Manager

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Planning Manager to creatively lead and manage the planning team. This role involves maximizing sales and profit by developing effective merchandise plans that support company goals.

The ideal candidate will have superior financial skills, strong management capabilities, and a commitment to teamwork. The role includes close collaboration with various departments and driving the team to achieve optimal results.

Qualifications

• Superior financial and analytical skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Results oriented.
• Creative problem solver and 'outside the box' thinker.
• Strong communication skills.
• Works well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with various departments to ensure corporate initiatives and strategies are accurately reflected.
• Clearly communicating and providing reporting and analysis to highlight important trends.
• Interpreting trend and merchant direction into a profitable strategy.
• Challenging the status quo.
• Managing, coaching, and developing the planning team.
• Motivating the planning team to maximize opportunities.
• Managing the OTB and inventory for all divisions.
• Supporting and developing the division through information systems.
• Aiding in the budgeting process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management skills

Creative problem solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Free People is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Planning Manager to creatively lead and manage the planning team. This role involves maximizing sales and profit by developing effective merchandise plans that support company goals.

The ideal candidate will have superior financial skills, strong management capabilities, and a commitment to teamwork. The role includes close collaboration with various departments and driving the team to achieve optimal results.