Associate Planner

Position Summary:

The Associate Planner, Secondary channel is responsible for managing inventory in Outlet and Bargain channels and recapping all business metrics. The Associate planner will support the Secondary Director of Planning. This position will leverage strong analytical skills to review results and execute discipline to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

Manage inventory levels through:
New allocations of Full Price transfers and Made For Outlet skus
Stock balancing between stores
Replenishment maintenance
Transfers from Outlet to Bargain
Forecasting DC shipment quantities by week
Enter orders for licensed catgs, ATS, and Made For Outlet in system.
Run and share weekly recaps, highlighting results by location, product, age, and other relevant product groupings; comparing results vs. latest forecast, Budget and LY. Make recommendations based on the data.
Enter all promotional and permanent markdowns in system.
Forecast Sample Sale sales, select and transfer inventory, set pricing, and recap final results.
Create Off Price offers for the Wholesale team.
Support the destruction process, transferring selected skus when needed.
Support the analysis and development of new processes, tools, and methods.
Maintain effective communication with various departments, including Buying, Finance, Retail Operations, and Stores.
Create ad hoc reports as needed.

Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in a related role.
Bachelor's degree.
Strong analytical/statistical/quantitative skills (allocation and forecasting experience a plus)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, SAP, Business Objects.
Microsoft Excel proficiency: (V-lookups, complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, etc.)
Strong strategic thinking (ability to identify future opportunities based on current & historical data).
Must be comfortable working in and pulling data from multiple data sources.
Ability to develop reports for executive level review.
Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills. Interactions with team members/cross-functional partners at all levels, Locally and Internationally. English fluency, written/verbal, required.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, time management skills, ownership and initiative.