KnitWell Group

KnitWell Group

Merchandise Planner

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036 · Full-time

No sponsorship$85k-$90kDetected 30 days ago
AccountingForecastingExcelCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities.
  • Actively recommend markdown and liquidation strategies to maximize store profitability.
  • Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets.

Responsibilities

  • Through analysis, strategic thinking, and collaboration develop the financial classification plans/key items plans for sales, margin and inventory.
  • Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions.
  • Partner with the Inventory Planning team to maximize profitability through pre-season store cluster analysis, initial allocation, DC management, and in-season management.
  • Drive profitability through leading and executing promotional and markdown strategies which align with divisional and brand financial goals.
  • Collaborate with other planners to drive consistency and best practices throughout the organization.
  • Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

Requirements

  • Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
  • Stores and/or direct experience required.
  • Customer-centric focus with understanding of customer needs and ability to understand market trends.
  • Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment

Nice to have

  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation.
  • Retail experience preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or related field-- MBA a plus

Skills

  • Excellent technical skills - MS Office (specifically Excel, Word)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

  • A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
  • The target salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $90,000

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
  • Time off - paid time off & holidays.*
  • Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Company info

  • Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere-from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).
  • Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?
  • Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love.
  • Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives.
  • Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere-from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).
  • Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities.
  • We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet).
  • Ready to join us?
  • Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity
  • The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
  • Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.
  • The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.
  • If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com.
  • The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
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