We’re looking for you… Our client is growing and is looking for top talent to join them
Merchandise Planner
Salary: to be discussed
specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Plan and manage the divisional merchandise financial plans that align with the corporate strategies
- Prepare and present in partnership the business line reviews with the Buying & Merchandising team
- In partnership with the Buyer(s) develop the merchandise financial plans and assortment by seasonality based on customer demand
- Partner with the Buyer(s) to manage inventory and margin through in season forecast and weekly glide path by seasonality
- Schedule monthly forecast meetings with buyer to review the season’s trends and performance while applying learning to future forecasts
- Manage with confidence the plan and in season purchases to ensure risks are mitigated and opportunities are fueled
- Prepare analytics as detailed to the sku/store level with recommendations on action to be taken to address slow selling and aged merchandise
- Follow up on all inventory management decisions to optimize full price sell through in season
- Provide markdown analysis with recommendations to stimulate sales on first markdown, with regular performance follow up to maximize sales and margin
- Partner with the Buyer(s) to plan and execute an exit strategy for season and year ending inventory of seasonal merchandise
- Understand current trends, opportunities, assortment, and competition with the buyer’s vision by category to effectively assort merchandise at location level
- Partner with the Buyer(s) on season and year-end post-mortems to be used when preparing future plans
- Complies with all Health & Safety policies and requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Post secondary degree/diploma within a Business related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of successful analytical experience in a merchant, retail or financial position
- Excellent financial acumen, strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates professional and mature communication
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a dedication to delivering accuracy
- Self-starter, solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-pace, ambiguous environment
- Proficient in Word, Power Point and Outlook; advanced knowledge of excel and merchandise software
cpintimalli@proforce.ca