Planner, Merchandise

Merchandise Planner

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.

We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Merchandise Planner.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

The Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a segment of the business. The goal is to maximize company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

Primary Responsibilities :

Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product category, including new product buys, reorders, and end-of-life markdowns.

Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets.

In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin, and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate.

Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin.

Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies.

Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution.

Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation, and cross-functional needs

Work with the Buyer partner to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability.

Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths, and product lead times

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis

Lead or support a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive products and an engaged customer experience.

Strong communication skills within the team and department; work consistency and accuracy

Aptitude for spreadsheets and planning tools

Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience Required :

Minimum of 3 years in merchandising, planning / allocation, buying, or equivalent experience preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Minimum Starting Rate : $75,000.00 Annually

Up to : $105,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance : The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.