BCBG Max Azria Merchandise Planner (International Stores Division)

MERCHANDISE PLANNER - INTERNATIONAL STORES DIVISION
Responsibilities:

• Work in concert with the Sr. Planning Manager or Planning Manager and the Retail Buying Team to develop and communicate a comprehensive Merchandise Plan strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments
• Execute the pre-season and in-season planning processes that include Category, Location and Assortment Planning
• Identify key drivers of the business and prepare appropriate actions plans
• Develop and manage Key Item Spreadsheets
• Develop and maintain OTB with weekly updates and re-forecasts
• Assist the Sr. Planning Manager to present merchandise area financial forecasts and strategies during the OTB monthly meetings
• Develop Sku – Assortment Plans within assigned merchandise area that include GBB, store groups and allocation parameters
• Develop markdown plans within assigned merchandise area and ensure alignment with financial goals
• Work in concert with Allocation to monitor new store performance and ensure that allocation and replenishment is in line with corporate objectives and strategies
• Work closely with Warehouse Team and Allocation to monitor receipts
• Liason with IS to ensure data integrity for all merchandise reports
• Master all computer systems
• Document and periodically update Merchandise Planning Business Process
• Foster a strong professional working relationship with the Buying Team, Planning Manager and cross-functional departments
• Actively participate in all departmental meetings by sharing pertinent business information and fostering innovation and cooperation among all team members
• Conduct weekly Warehouse walk-thrus with the Buying Team
• Conduct periodic store visits
• Attend Merchandise Planning and Allocation conferences

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in Merchandise Planning within a specialty chain
• 1-2 years experience in Merchandise Allocation and Store Planning within a specialty chain
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Math
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a Team environment

posted by Michelle Fong