Merchandise Planner
Will be responsible for OTB updating and re-forecasting, class and SKU planning and ad hoc
reporting as needed across all categories. Most importantly we need this person to be able to
tell the story with the numbers. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
- Seasonal hind sighting on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to present and share with buying team
- Sales and inventory re-forecasting as needed
- Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as well as Ad Hoc reporting based on business needs
- In-season inventory management through markdowns and receipt analysis
- Pre-season planning and assortment architecture
- Updating, maintaining, and managing OTB. Providing feedback and callouts, identifying risks and opportunities within OTB
- Running weekly reports and updating weekly tools
- Ad hoc projects as needed
Who we are looking for:
Must have 1-2 years experience with merchandise planning
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excel master, comfortable with data manipulation to get needed information
- Comfortable with communicating with multiple teams, and able to influence decision making
- Successful multitasker
- Ok with a fast pace, ever changing environment
- Interest in fashion/retail industry
Benefits:
The company offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental,
Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and
employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing
significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled the company’s
growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company – if you’re
filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place
where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions,
then this just might be the place for you