Retail Planner

Our client is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Their full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

You will be responsible for developing plans and implementing strategies that meet or exceed Sales, Margin and Inventory goals for the Branded division.

Through research, analysis and collaboration, you will help design the appropriate processes, drive the overall business objectives and develop partnerships toward the organization's desired results.

What You’ll Do

Business Analysis

• Understanding business performances, assessing the business impact of those results and summarizing the relevant data.
• Capturing, analyzing documenting key performance indicators (KPI) that accurately assess the health of the business.
• Supporting the communication and delivery of those KPI’s with relevant stakeholders on a daily / weekly / monthly basis.
• Consistently collaborating with Sales, Merchant, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, FP&A and Account Management partners to gather pertinent data / facts in support of the determined objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining the integrity of all data mined and / or communicated to others.
• Make recommendations based on history, trend & competitive landscape to drive growth and efficiencies
• Create, Update, and Analyze ladder plans for key programs, communicate issues and opportunities
• Compile Post Mortem recaps to inform sales and design of business trends

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Own & Communicate Monthly Forecast and KPIs with relevant stakeholders on a weekly basis
• Responsible for weekly topside forecast updates & monthly deep-dive updates
• Responsible for Long-term business planning

Inventory Management

• Monitoring category sales, confirming physical inventory, identifying trends, and monitoring the timing and scope of sales performance changes and their respective impact on inventory investments.
• Providing guidance about product selling patterns, the timing of future purchases and potential purchasing efficiencies.

Strategic Planning

• Partnering closely with FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) in determining the desired business trajectory and developing the supporting financial / unit plans necessary to achieve all required goals.
• Obtaining and evaluating information about retail / wholesale industry and market trends. Finding white space opportunities.
• Identifying competitive threats and implementing possible business opportunities that drive additional market share.
• Ensuring a focused point of view and supporting contingencies when setting short, medium and long-term goals.

What You’ll Need

Minimum 5 years experience in a retail planner / analyst role within the apparel industry

Advanced analytical background required; Deep understanding of retail financial metrics / calculation

Expert in Excel tools, Pivot Tables, data manipulation

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills

Strong initiative and collaboration; Demonstrated ability to work independently

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment