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CosmoProf Beauty · 2 weeks ago

ASSOCIATE MERCHANDISE FINANCIAL PLANNER

Denton, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

CosmoProf Beauty is a company that values diversity and innovation. They are seeking an Associate Merchandise Financial Planner to partner with Merchants and Planning & Allocation in planning and forecasting financial metrics to support category strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory efficiency.

Retail

Responsibilities

Planning and forecasting the future sales, inventory, and profits to meet budgetary requirements at the category level

Determine the supporting inventory levels and open to buy

Execute modeling and analysis to support profitability of long-range corporate targets

Weekly communication to merchandising partners of risk and opportunities relative to the planner forecast

Supporting ad-hoc projects through modeling, analysis, and cross functional partnership

Reporting and actualization

Qualification

Merchandising planningFinancial forecastingExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

2-3+ years' experience in merchandising planning, analytics planning, or finance, with experience in managing a budget for sales, margin, and inventory

Strong Excel skills, experience working with large data sets and scenario modeling

Strong analytical skillset with attention to detail

Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines

Able to prepare and present category forecasts and financial findings to business partners

Ability to plan, forecast, and exercise sound judgment

Strong communication skills, written and verbal