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Position Overview:

About the role

The Planner builds financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments in a given area. Manages and plans merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Provides in-season financial projections and strategies.  Identifies risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Drives and/or contributes to projects resulting in improved departmental systems and efficiencies.

The impact you can have

• Build quarterly pre-season financial plans by channel by week with focus on retail sales, gross margin and inventory metrics
• Consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility
• Develop assortment plan with choice and depth recommendations by channel based on quarterly hindsight; provide buy guidelines that tie to assortment and receipt plans
• Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals
• Reforecast business in-season based on current performance and promotional activity, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership
• Lead weekly and monthly review of business, presenting channel and promotional hindsights in CFT meetings.
• Responsible for in-season tasks including department level promotions and markdowns; accountable for underlying analysis, communication with CFT partners and accurate operational execution.
• Analyze:
  • Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
  • Performance in season and make markdown or chase recommendations
• Identify and communicate potential inventory liabilities and drive appropriate actions to resolution
• Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate division level financial merchandising plans and merchandise strategies to support the financial objectives
• Work with Merchandising Team to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability
• Participate in:
  • All aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies
  • Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams

You’ll bring to the role

• BA or equivalent, and 3-5 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience
• Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
• Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online) 
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands   
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $85,000 - $95,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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