Freelance Associate Merchandise Planner
- Pay: $27-34 based on experience
- Hiring in NYC, Pittsburgh- open to remote
- Assist Planner/Senior Planner in preparation of pre-season Plans across multiple channels, consistent with the company's top-down goals, to be used in development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support line development and buying needs.
- Work closely with Planner/Senior Planner and Omni-Merchants in reviewing in season product trends in order to revise the season's plan with updated projections that maximize sales and profitability.
- Partner with Planner/Senior Planner to present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Inventory Planning executives.
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities. Review and analyze business performance trends.
- Develop item plans as required within their department.
- Understand and forecast effects of markdowns on item sales rates and category/department profitability.
- Participate in all meetings involving the Merchandise Planning department (ex. MPC, Monday Merchandise Meetings).
- Provide fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of Omni-Planning tools and execute building plans at an item level that support top level goals.
- Enhance knowledge of data resources that are available and become familiar with the merchandise for which they are developing plans.
- Support team projects as needed; additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of previous merchandise planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment, or previous retail buying experience.
- Retail math knowledge preferred.
- Product knowledge of apparel and related merchandise.
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
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