Retail Merchandise Planner

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Bayside Search Group is currently working with a leading specialty retailer that is seeking a talented Merchandise Planner.

This retailer is expanding and offers a great casual work environment, upward mobility and great exposure to senior leadership!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create plans by department for sales, margin and inventory.
• Use a variety of metrics to evaluate performance of departments and categories.
• Determine buy quantities and manage assortment tools for in-season purchasing.
• Project sales in season and track open-to-buy purchase budgets.
• Run reporting on bestsellers/worst sellers to determine reorders, transfers and markdowns.
• Recap weekly KPI sales, gross margin, and inventory metrics.
• Analyze promotional events, influence development of promotional calendar.
• Ensure ordering for new boutiques delivers appropriate merchandise levels.
• Be the point of contact for boutique questions regarding merchandise matters.
• Analyze aged inventory as well as risk in inventory for potential marking down of merchandise.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree required.
• Three+ years experience in merchandise planning and allocation.
• Analytic strength and problem solving skills.
• Superior Excel and Planning System skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to others.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility to multi-task and able to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross functional partners.
• Candidate must be willing and eager to make a difference.

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS:

• Competitive base salary and bonus potential
• Full benefits and 401(k)
• Relocation assistance
• Summer hours
• Onsite gym and yoga classes
• Casual work environment
• Future growth opportunities with an expanding retailer