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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location New York, NY
New York, New York

About this job

Ralph Lauren Corporation

(NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of

premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances.

For 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been

consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and

international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren

Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Double RL, Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph

Lauren Children's, Ralph Lauren Home, Lauren Ralph Lauren, RLX, American

Living, Chaps and Club Monaco, constitute one of the world's most widely

recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to http://investor.ralphlauren.com.

Key Responsibilities

* Forecast sales, margin and at a brand level and location level. Communicate business performance during the monthly forecast meetings

* Partner with the buying team to analyze current sales trends and on order at a brand level and adjust the forecast accordingly

* Create brand and category level quarterly hindsight reports to drive strategic assortment decisions for future quarters and in-season management

* Plan and project receipt flow for basic items to support sales forecasts

* Manage basic model stock levels by store with Distribution Analysts to support sales forecasts

* Prepare weekly sales recaps to aid in business analysis; track current selling to the plan

* Provide analysis around promotional events and iconic product, as-needed

* Support an environment that fosters respect for the ideas of others as well as ongoing collaboration to execute business strategy

* Establish, nurture, and utilize internal and external partners to drive the business

* Facilitate ongoing communication with buying teams

* Partner with buying teams to develop markdown recommendations

* Lead special projects and business opportunities on behalf of the Planning team

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

* Fluent in retail math

* Strong analytical skills

* Communicates clearly in oral and written form

* Utilize logical thought processes to solve problems

* Confident and independent recommendations and accountability for managing and achieving business goals

* Decision making capability clearly driven by conceptualizing future opportunities and developing strategic business initiatives

* Creative, assertive and solution-oriented when faced with difficult business performance and/or challenging directives from senior management

* Influence, present and defend a business argument both one-on-one and in a group setting

* Adapts easily to rapidly changing situations and demonstrates flexibility in juggling priorities

* Comfortable conducting database queries and creating reports. Experienced at manipulating data from multiple sources

* Proficient all MS Office applications. Advanced Excel skills a must

* Retail experience required. Online experience a plusEducation And Experience* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and experience

* At least 4 years planning and/or allocation experience

Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.