Freelance Retail Associate Merchandise Planner
- Prepare pre-season Original Plans; financial sales, gross margin, and inventory, 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.
- Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis.
- Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and merchandise goals.
- Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives.
- Work closely with the buyer(s) to review in season product trends and performance, develop revised projections, and recommend adjustments to the season's plan to maximize sales and profitability.
- Present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Planning and Allocation executives.
- Provide fiscal control through analysis and management of markdowns and purchase orders. Identify risks and opportunities to maximize profits.
- Partner with internal business partners to communicate financial merchandising plans and strategies to support financial objectives.
- Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent required.
- 2+ years prior merchandise planning experience from a specialty or department store.
- In-depth knowledge of retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis.
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
- 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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