retail merchandise planner.

This role is responsible for all merchandise/inventory planning responsibilities including oversight of the logistics/supply chain for a new international retail store concept. This role is part of the companies Global Licensing & Retail (L&R) team and will work in collaboration with the local Operating Unit and Operating Agency.  This is a 12 month part time opportunity.  Must be able to work onsite at least 1 or 2 days a week.   Qualifications:

• Retail merchandise planning experience in a fast paced environment.
• Solid understanding of retail KPIs and proven track record of driving business results
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Creative and strategic thinking.
• Merchandise financial planning skills and solid experience managing Open to Buy.
• In tune and consistently keeping up with consumer and market trends
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills
• Project management capabilities
• Effective communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
• High-level of flexibility and ability to self-manage including tolerance for last minute changes.
• Ability to thrive in a networked environment
• High attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Power BI
• Successful performance record

salary: $75 - $79.41 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Oversee all merchandise related responsibilities for a new concept
• Manage ongoing cross category merchandise assortment (apparel & hardlines) tailored to the target consumer & market and aligned to the overall strategic vision of the brand and store.
• Responsible for planning and managing the Open-to-Buy for the store, ensuring targets are met including Sales, Gross Margin and Avg Stock.
• Work with vendors and with US company Store Merchandise Planners to place orders and forecast replenishment needs.
• Coordinate order timing with US store order placement to ensure MOQ’s and cost targets are met.
• Manage replenishment and in season reorders, ensuring product is in stock and arrives on time
• Partner with logistics agency, international trade team and suppliers to manage all aspects of the supply chain.
• Work with QA, Product Developer and Suppliers to ensure local product regulatory requirements are met.
• Manage licensing contract amendments and new contracts for suppliers
• Partner with Visual Merchandiser to execute compelling and profitable presentations and product placement. Work with VM on an ongoing basis to re-merchandise as needed to maximize sales.
• Establish and execute liquidation plans as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Buyer, Planners, Strategy team, Visual Merchandising Coordinator, Product Developer, Marketing and Operating Agency

Skills

Planner

Merchandise planning

KPI

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.