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EXPRESS · 3 hours ago

Associate Planner

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

PHOENIX Retail, LLC operates the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide, focusing on modern and effortless style. The Associate Planner is responsible for developing merchandise and item plans, providing financial strategies for sales and inventory, and making adjustments based on risks and opportunities.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide pre-season choice count and inventory recommendations that support department strategies

Build class and choice level plans for all planning metrics which support the topside financial plans and the aligned upon choice counts

Determine depth, breath and flow strategy of all inventory by location/channel, with the intention of maximizing sales and sell-through prior to markdown

Be the financial and business expert through knowledge of current and future trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks

Mine and analyze data to create customer centric recommendations and strategies

Lead plan review discussions to ensure that the company's financial objectives are being met

Use consumer insights and data combined with structured tests to identify and maximize growth opportunities

Consistently generate insights that lead to team actions to improve business metrics; influencing pricing, promotions, product assortment in real time

Identify process opportunities to create efficiencies in the business and be a key partner to the planning team to implement changes in a timely manner

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to all levels of the organization; demonstrate communication and presentation skills, especially to corporate Senior Management

Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and prioritize under tight deadlines

Qualification

Planning experienceAnalytical skillsFinancial acumenExcel proficiencyRetail math expertiseLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeamworkProblem-solving