Essential Function
Develop merchandise financial plans, vendor or class as appropriate, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals both for the short term (seasonal) and long term (multi-year).
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing the merchandise financial plans under minimal supervision.
Improve profitability by creating and executing the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hindsighting and profitability tools
Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing analytics required for planning and managing replenishment programs.
Improve profitability by driving sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre-season strategies and goals and making adjustments or recommendations for adjustments to the strategies and goals; manage the business through in-season forecasting
Complete forecasts and recommendations for Monthly Forecast process to manage business in season and maximize opportunities through product lifecycle management
Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns
Optimize profitability by driving the permanent markdown process & in-season POS pricing strategies
Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed (i.e. ladders)
Partner with allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by-door plans with store level opportunities
Required for All Jobs
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Education Level
Education Details
Required/
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
or equivalent years of experience
Required
Specific Degree: Business, Finance, Accounting and or Retail
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
Specific work or project experience: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite
Required
1-3 years
retail/financial planning experience
Required
Prior Finance and or/ Retail Experience
Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends & risks, resolve issues, and recognize opportunities
Demonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunities
Communicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendors
Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using retail merchandising systems & tools to drive business results
Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using Oracle systems & tools (e.g. SAS, RMS, APX) to drive business results
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners (vendors) to proactively address business needs
Proficiency in excel
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