Forever 21 Planning Analyst, LA

FOREVER 21
Celebrated for over 25 years by style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers across the globe, Forever 21 has set the fashion industry on fire by showcasing the most current collections, on-trend apparel, and exciting shopping environments.

When you join the Forever 21 family, you will enjoy a fast-paced, exciting work environment with tremendous opportunities for growth. We are committed to challenging fashion boundaries, acting on behalf of our customers, and demonstrating passion in all that we do.

Forever 21 is committed to nurturing your talents and supporting your career goals with our fun work environment, team culture, and core values.

Planning Analyst

Job Description :
-Assist in analyzing and organizing financial and operating data of a hugely successful apparel retail company
-Generate data-driven reports evaluating stores and employees operating performance versus established metrics
-Established and maintain databases of key company data to feed relevant information into existing reports
-Must have interest and demonstrate willingness to gain advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and other applications as necessary
-Occasional research projects to assess future business plans, company strategy, competitors performance, and potential expansion opportunities
-Collaborate with colleagues in the Operations Department to collect and validate pertinent data
-Able to effectively communicate and present analysis and project findings to senior managers

Job Requirements:
-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
-Strong problem solving and analytical skills
-Some experience using Microsoft Access a plus
-Educational background in finance, economics and/or math, statistics
-Initiative and creativity
-Effective interpersonal skills
-BA required
-Relocation Not Available, Must be Los Angeles Based
-Must have prior analyst experience

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Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Junior Planner (Los Angeles)

Our client is a dynamic, fashion forward LA-based vertical retailer seeking a Junior Planner who will report to a Senior level Merchandise Planner and be responsible for the development of annual plans utilizing current sales and trend information while translating the Merchant vision into viable plans and profitable results. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a growing fast-paced team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop assortment plans to the class level by store groupings as well as develop and monitor unit plans, projections, inventory flow, promotional strategies and seasonal sell-off plans
Develop projections and inventory flow for key items/collections
Partner with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends
Forecast monthly and seasonal store plans for allocation, OTB Plan and store review
Partner with Allocation team to develop and utilize seasonal selling by region, climate, and store attribute
Partner and communicate with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Production, Allocation, Marketing, Operations, Visuals, Distribution, and Logistics
Provide other analysis related to driving business goals including hindsights, color/pattern selling, etc.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree; finance, operations, retail management, and/or business required
1-3 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, inventory replenishment, demand forecasting, assistant buying, merchant/merchandising or allocation
Strong comprehensive retail math and analysis skills
Strong systems and database skills, especially in Excel
Above average communication and presentation skills
Ability to build relationship with cross-functional teams

Please email job-gekm8-2057191522@craigslist.org to apply.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Planning Lessons

@paulrwood posted a tweet this morning that really got me thinking:

how is it that teachers continue to pull out the same lesson plans when they have not met their students yet? Just a thought. 

It's true. As teachers, we're trained to prepare. We've got arsenals of prepared lessons, assessments, schedules. But there's one thing we can't prepare for: we can't prepare for which students are going to walk in our door.

Sure, we might know some of their names in advance. We may have heard stories of their prowess on the softball diamond or their antics in Ms. Jones' chemistry class. But we can't really know who those kids are until they've come through that door, sat down in our classroom, and opened their mouths and told us who they are and what matters to them.

This is why the ability to 'differentiate' shouldn't be the mark of a good teacher, but rather the expectation of anyone who calls his or herself a teacher: because if you don't understand your kids, how can you expect them to understand you?

And so next year, I'm trying out something new. As I tweeted earlier today:

I'm making it a goal next year to not plan out my courses until I've first met my students.

My plan going in is to meet the first two days of class with the students to learn the interests of each and to help them start PLNs on Twitter to extend their interests into a broader real-time conversation. Then I'd like each of them to explain the ups-and-downs of their prior experiences learning -- both in the classroom and out in that zone of experience the education folks call "informal learning". We're gonna spend some serious time getting to know how each other like to learn from the very beginning before we ever even touch on course material.

They won't be getting a syllabus, either.

Rather, we'll take a look at the general themes of the course -- next year I'll be teaching West Civ and Modern Euro History -- and we'll start constructing a wiki to structure where we want to go. I'll guide them by adding some historical context and then help them use Twitter to start crowdsourcing the essential questions we'll use to guide our study.

I'm also teaching a Human Geography course and my co-teacher and I have been swapping ideas back and forth. The one we are gravitating towards is not having a curriculum at all, but rather having students listen daily to PRI's The World each night and write daily blogposts about what they hear. Classtime will be spent discussing the previous night's episode and helping students to fill in details and to learn how to access more information about subjects talked about on the program.

We as teachers will constantly be learning new stuff at the same time as our students. Rather than thinking of this as being perpetually 'unprepared', it'll actually be more a situation where everyone involved will bring to the table whatever they've got with them. Classtime will be a matter of sorting things out and making connections; and of course, we'll have our PLNs to turn to for help, ideas, and advice. And by the end of the semester, each student will have a complete digital portfolio of their own responses and comments to their responses to daily world events.

I think both approaches emphasize dealing with the real-time world in real-time. And that's where I think my students and I need to be.

Bloomingdales.com Shoes Planner (NYC)

Overview:

Develop divisional, vendor and item plans for the web and catalog channels. Partner with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed the plans for sales, gross margin, inventory and fulfillment level.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop sales and inventory plans by division, vendor and item/color for the web and catalog channels that meet the company strategy and financial targets
• Develop monthly OTB forecasts of sales, receipts, markdowns and inventory level. Determine actions necessary to maximize sales and meet inventory targets
• Create initial orders and reorders to meet inventory needs and plans
• Responsible for initial in-stock percent (fill) through communication with vendors and timely follow-up on deliveries
• Track open purchase orders and delivery status
• Address daily/weekly item-level projections
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate in quantity and date through timely PO maintenance and FTC compliance
• Communicate with buyers and site merchandisers to develop tactical plans to maximize sales and reduce inventory liabilities
• Work with DC, item set-up and finance teams to identify opportunities and resolve issues
• Manage vendor relations to assure optimal productivity
• Attend Market appointments as necessary with the Buyers
• Prepare various analyses and reporting where necessary to support business decisions

Qualifications

Skills Summary:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years experience in planning and/or inventory management (preferably in a catalog or internet environment)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills - especially Excel
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Posted by Kris Iringan

Ross Marketing Analyst (Pleasanton, CA)

Description GENERAL PURPOSE:

• Research, execution and fulfillment of Ross Dress for Less grand opening programs
• Assist Marketing Manager in production of all advertising
• Assist Marketing Manager with website updates and gather data on website statistics
• Maintain ongoing advertising and community programs
• Archiving all advertising
• Provide assistance/support to the Marketing Manager as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage Grand Opening (GO) Research and Logistics
• Manage and reconcile GO budget monthly
• Summarize real estate proposals for initial research
• Research advertising opportunities for TV, radio, online, direct mail, print, outdoor, transit and other media
• Preparation of a summary of key elements to consider in the marketing plan of a new store within budgeted guidelines.
• Develop an advertising plan for each store and review with Advertising Manager
• Coordinate meeting with Real Estate for each GO period in order to confirm cotenancy and identify construction issues and special circumstances for GO planning
• Communicate to key personnel and store management the marketing plan for each location.
• Ensure timely distribution of collateral (i.e. shopping spree kits, ribbon-cutting kits, GO memos, sign wavers, lawn signs)
• Schedule and direct initial turnover and subsequent revisions of all advertising information to the agencies
• Coordinate trafficking of all insertion orders and advertised material
• Function as primary contact for media resources; oversee all production phases to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Approve GO ads
• Shopping spree fulfillment
• Conduct an analysis of sales performance, assess media mix and compare results to budget
• Maintain archive of advertising history
• Prepare GO budget files for Advertising Manager
2. Support Online Initiatives
• Assist Advertising Manager with website and Facebook updates and ensure all info is accurate
• Pull monthly website statistics including Ross pages, third party pages, email signup and gift card sales
• Act as intermediary between IT and Webmaster to resolve disruptions with email signups
• Respond to customer issues regarding email signup disruptions
• Conduct store audits for each key selling period and provide recaps and recommendations to VP and Advertising Manager
3. Maintain Sustaining Advertising and Community Programs
• Code for payment all advertising invoices and reconcile with monthly media and production budgets
• Maintain monthly competitive tracking including broadcast, print, email, online and radio
• Maintain ongoing tourist advertising programs by ensuring that all information is current
• File and maintain print ads for award dinners and banquets honoring Ross executives and vendors
• File and maintain ads for shopping centers
• Explore/research vendor proposals for other advertising opportunities for Ross
• Ross 800 #
• Prepare analysis of monthly and annual call volume results
• Act as intermediary between Marketing, MIS and Store Locator Provider to resolve problems and provide date
• Prepare and send via memo store directions, store hours, and store telephone numbers to key personnel for review
• Send out to all stores annual check of current data on store locator
• Perform additional research as required (i.e., Hispanic advertising, new markets, zip code studies, new market awareness studies)
• Manage sponsorship and community event logistics

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree, marketing background a plus.
• Minimum 2 years related experience (retail, advertising or marketing)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat; web and online experience are a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, hard-working, self-starter, collaborative

Posted by Kris Iringan

Anchor Blue Senior Denim Apparel Buyer (Corona, CA)

Our new corporate office located in Corona, CA has an immediate opening for a Sr. Buyer of Young Men’s and Junior Denim. The Sr. Buyer will report to the VP of Merchandising and is a key position within the organization. Successful candidates will have a strong background to meet or exceed financial expectations through plan sales, gross profit, and inventory turn and plan EBITDA. They will be responsible for strategic plans for area and growth initiatives associated with those strategies.

• Work with Planning Dept. to establish penetration of business, sales plan, PGP, and comp expectations
• Work with Design/Product Development/Sourcing to develop a cohesive 3 tier assortment specific to each season oReview and reacts to trends and results
• Manage receipts/OTB Works with allocation to ensure the optimum assortment plans
• Work closely with Marketing to determine visual needs
• Establish and communicate seasonal promotional calendar Manages and develops direct reports

Job Requirements

Must have:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory apparel retail buying role
• 6-8 years in a retail clothing field
• Strong strategic planning and private label assortment building experience
• Demonstrates high standards as it relates to company culture, strategic and product vision
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent corporate apparel buying business experience

Qualified and enthusiastic candidates only – please send your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Please type Sr. Denim Buyer in the subject line of your email.

anchorblue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Lucky Brand Allocator (Vernon, CA)

Overview:

Lucky Brand is a rapidly growing brand offering apparel, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry for women, men and children. Established in 1990, Lucky Brand has become one of America's favorite denim brands with a sense of humor evident in its trademark "Lucky You" fly. Lucky Brand products are sold through its own 220 retail and outlet stores within the US, its company website (www.luckybrand.com), select group of high-end department and better specialty stores, and through international retail partners in Asia, Middle East, and Canada.

Responsibilities:

Execute the inventory plan at the store level and/or alpha group •Execute initial fashion flows, fashion replenishment, and transfers of products in order to maximize sales and optimize inventory. Achieve turn objectives at a department and/or division level. •Manage individual store inventory analyzing weeks on hand, weeks of supply, open to ship, balance of ownership relative to deliveries and flow. •Manage continuous flow of inventory through DC in collaboration with DC partners oConduct supply chain pipeline review and call out inventory flow challenges •Review product performance at style and region/district/store level (Dept/season/store/category/style/size) Weekly Business Management and Key Meetings •Present insights and recommendations relative to inventory performance at store/category /style level. Highlight markdown and chase opportunities for planner and merchant. •Provide feedback from stores relative to product that is underperforming or exceeding expectations. Ensure stores are clear on replenishment strategies, new flows, and preparation for future events. •Manage allocations to support sales forecast, receipt flows, markdown strategies and future on order. •Collaborate with merchant and planner to understand weekly strategies and execute allocations to reflect these. Assortment Planning & Assortment Planning Prep •Review depth and breadth of assortment, populate distribution sheets and present back to Allocation Manager •Create, review and manage size scales with initial allocation for new deliveries and stores

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree •Store line sales or stock experience a plus •Basic Math Skills •Ability to: oPresent and recommend strategies and build a business case/develop a point of view oWork collaboratively with cross functional team oStrategic analysis •Intermediate Microsoft windows applications, specifically Excel

Posted By Kris Iringan

Quiksilver Fashion Marketing Director (Women's Brands) (Huntington Beach, CA)

Kenexa Requisition ID	2428BR
Job Posting Title	Fashion Marketing Director, all Women's Brands
Job Description	Department: Women’s Brand Marketing Job Summary: The Fashion Marketing Director reports to the VP of Marketing with the primary responsibility being all fashion marketing for Roxy, Quiksilver Womens, Raisins, Radio Fiji and Leilani. The Fashion Marketing Director works closely with the Fashion Art Director, Brand Marketing Director, Design teams, Event Manager (Photoshoot Producer), Director of PR, National Sales Managers, Advertising Manager, Core Marketing Director, Visuals department, Online Marketing Manager, Business and Operations Manager. Responsibilities: · Responsible for establishing fashion objectives for the year: development of concept and marketing plan (along with campaign director), management and development of budget, exploring new initiatives, and creative look-and-feel. · Works as a team with Fashion Art Director and Brand Marketing Director (campaign management) to conceptualize and implement all fashion marketing planning and creative for the year: print advertising, PR messaging, in-store p.o.p., online marketing, website look-and-feel, direct mail catalog, retail windows (company-owned and wholesale), email marketing, events, radio, social networking and more. · Intimately involved with design department on trends and direction for the season and establishes product marketing stories. · Oversees and communicates all research for the brands- trend analysis, consumer research, and the Roxy Style Squad (online research group). · Works with internal Art Department to manage use and placement of fashion photos and assists in creation of ad campaigns. Along with creative director and fashion art director, responsible for final creative sign-off on all fashion ads and artwork released to media. · Manages all Roxy involvement in the Fashion world- forges new relationships (celebrity, taste-makers) and integrates the brand in new projects etc. · Manages fashion designer collaborations for the brands. · Works alongside the Director of Communication to pitch images, fashion, designers and stories to print and online magazines. Actively involved in concept and management of quarterly New York fashion press preview events. · Along with Retail Marketing department and Core Marketing Director, actively involved in selection and implementation of fashion imagery to all core and mainstream retail accounts. · Works with the Vice President of Marketing and Advertising Manager on all fashion media planning. · Works alongside Fashion Art Director and producer on all fashion photoshoots: selection of models, hair and make-up, styling, theme, props, location etc. Requirements: · 4 year degree · 5-7 years of related experience · Travel required (6-8 trips per year)
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time
Employment Status	Regular
Shift	1st
Company	Quiksilver Americas, Inc.
Position Location	Corporate Headquarters
Posting Location	CA - Huntington Beach
Job Category	Marketing posted by Michelle Fong

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

bebe Sr. Designer, Sportswear (Los Angeles, CA)

Requisition Number	09-0267
Post Date	11/19/2009
Title	Sr. Designer, Sportswear
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS Forecast the latest fashion trends, and create seasonal mood/color boards focusing on the bebe marketing campaign and stores’ product assortment. Source yarns, fabrics, skins and trims that address the above trends. Sketch designs, with specific technical details communicating clearly the vision of the product to the assistant/associate designer responsible for the category. Follow designs through the different stages; set up, pattern, sewing, and all the fittings from first to production, merchandising presentation, updates and changes requested by merchants, production. Communicate regularly with corresponding merchant/planner/production manager to resolve ongoing issues, review the business, re-evaluate priorities to address the dynamic process of stores’ sales and customers’ needs. Know the business, stay on top of best-sellers, worst-sellers, fabric-sales, color-sales, Open to Buy, SKU planning, etc. through regular communication with merchant/planner for the specific category. Coordinate efforts with merchant on all outside vendor product developments. Is loyal, professional, organized, flexible and hard working while employed at bebe. Understand the bebe customer and her dynamic needs therefore designing sexy, sellable, and exclusive products for the sophisticated, fashion conscious customer. Maintain the contemporary integrity of the brand while designing products that reflect the latest trends. Accomplish the above task while meeting merchandising/production deadlines, staying within the assigned annual sampling budget for the department, maintaining a 50% adoption rate of samples going into production. Provide leadership and constant feedback to the associates/assistant designers through regular and clear communication. Know the competition better than they know us. Regularly shop the bebe stores as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness. Anticipate their next move and the general merchandising direction for future seasons. Maintain communication and good relations with vendors, resources, factories, and peers. Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive collection of sellable product for the bebe customer within the specific classification. Responsible for development and administration of all department responsibilities. Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Plans and conducts employee training to meet established company goals or initiatives Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Degree in fashion design preferably from a Design Technical Institution. 7-10 years of experience in design; preferably contemporary. Have previous experience of design and product development for a vertical company. Have experience working in a design team environment. Have effective written and verbal communication skills. Have expertise in organizational time management Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) posted by Michelle Fong

Fabric Planning Data Auditor (Los Angeles)

Tasks Informs and interacts with Accounting, Knitting, Dye Houses, Laundry and Receiving/Warehouse Supervisor regarding fabric damages, discrepancies, returns and shortages in internal and external inventory Coordinates processing of Invoices and Chargebacks with Accounting Organizes documentation of Invoices and Internal Files Follows-up daily on pending invoices, chargebacks and inventory discrepancies Informs other Fabric Planning employees of any changes/updates from internal and external communication Creates Work Orders for Fabric Adjustments due to Sample Cutting, Sales and Returns Processes Fabric Requests for Product Development, Custom Orders and/or immediate needs for the Sample Cutting Area Knowledge/Training Minimum 2 years work experience. Must learn/know Fabric Codes, Fabric Descriptions, Knitters, Dye Houses and Laundry. Must learn/know Matrix colors Skills Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills required Computer Skills required (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) Know Basic Math (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division) Good at Multi-Tasking Work Activities Daily Use of Computer, Fax and Phone for communication with Knitters, Dye Houses and other internal departments. Daily Interaction with Knitting, Dye Houses, QC Auditors, Fabric Inspection, Production Planning, Product Development and Custom Orders. Checking/Approving Invoices and Packing Slips for accuracy. Work Styles Dependability — Job requires being on time, reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good- natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Posted by Kris Iringan

bebe Sr. Designer, Woven Tops (Los Angeles, CA)

Requisition Number	09-0419
Post Date	11/24/2009
Title	Sr.Designer, Woven Tops
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY (Brief description, level and purpose of position) Plans and directs certain aspects of department relating to established company goals, policies, objectives or initiatives. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties that comprise more than 5% of time, responsibilities critical to the successful performance of the position) Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive collection of sellable product for the bebe customer within the specific classification. • Responsible for development and administration of all department responsibilities. • Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. • Plans and conducts employee training to meet established company goals or initiatives • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives. • Additional responsibilities, duties, and project as assigned. • Is loyal, professional, organized, flexible and hard working while employed at bebe. • Understand the bebe customer and her dynamic needs therefore designing sexy, sellable, and exclusive products for the sophisticated, fashion conscious customer. • Maintain the contemporary integrity of the brand while designing products that reflect the latest trends. • Accomplish the above task while meeting merchandising/production deadlines, staying within the assigned annual sampling budget for the department, maintaining a 50% adoption rate of samples going into production. • Forecast the latest fashion trends, and create seasonal mood/color boards focusing on the bebe marketing campaign and stores’ product assortment. • Source yarns, fabrics, skins and trims that address the above trends. • Sketch designs, with specific technical details communicating clearly the vision of the product to the assistant/associate designer responsible for the category. • Follow designs through the different stages; set up, pattern, sewing, and all the fittings from first to production, merchandising presentation, updates and changes requested by merchants, production. • Communicate regularly with corresponding merchant/planner/production manager to resolve ongoing issues, review the business, re-evaluate priorities to address the dynamic process of stores’ sales and customers’ needs. • Know the business, stay on top of best-sellers, worst-sellers, fabric-sales, color-sales, Open to Buy, SKU planning, etc. through regular communication with merchant/planner for the specific category. • Coordinate efforts with merchant on all outside vendor product developments. • Provide leadership and constant feedback to the associates/assistant designers through regular and clear communication. • Know the competition better than they know us. Regularly shop the bebe stores as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness. Anticipate their next move and the general merchandising direction for future seasons. • Maintain communication and good relations with vendors, resources, factories, and peers. • Be organized while accomplishing the above goals.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, education, and abilities required to performing the position) • Degree in fashion design preferably from a Design Technical Institution. • 7-10 years of experience in design; preferably contemporary. • Have previous experience of design and product development for a vertical company. • Have experience working in a design team environment. • Have effective written and verbal communication skills. • Have expertise in organizational time management • Ability to take feedback in a group environment, and stay objective. • Ability to travel. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Willingness to follow through, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem solve • Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary • Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) • Experience in retail operations and/or LP functions preferred • High school diploma or equivalent required, Degree preferred • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously; • Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and working under pressure; and • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow co-workers. posted by Michelle Fong

bebe Sr. Designer, Handbags (Los Angeles, CA)

Requisition Number	09-0429
Post Date	11/20/2009
Title	Sr. Designer, Handbags
City	Los Angeles
State	CA
Description	GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY (Brief description, level and purpose of position) Plans and directs certain aspects of department relating to established company goals, policies, objectives or initiatives. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties that comprise more than 5% of time, responsibilities critical to the successful performance of the position) Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive collection of sellable product for the bebe customer within the specific classification. • Responsible for development and administration of all department responsibilities. • Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions. • Plans and conducts employee training to meet established company goals or initiatives • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Develops, implements and maintains systems to meet needs and objectives. • Additional responsibilities, duties, and project as assigned. • Is loyal, professional, organized, flexible and hard working while employed at bebe. • Understand the bebe customer and her dynamic needs therefore designing sexy, sellable, and exclusive products for the sophisticated, fashion conscious customer. • Maintain the contemporary integrity of the brand while designing products that reflect the latest trends. • Accomplish the above task while meeting merchandising/production deadlines, staying within the assigned annual sampling budget for the department, maintaining a 50% adoption rate of samples going into production. • Forecast the latest fashion trends, and create seasonal mood/color boards focusing on the bebe marketing campaign and stores’ product assortment. • Source yarns, fabrics, skins and trims that address the above trends. • Sketch designs, with specific technical details communicating clearly the vision of the product to the assistant/associate designer responsible for the category. • Follow designs through the different stages; set up, pattern, sewing, and all the fittings from first to production, merchandising presentation, updates and changes requested by merchants, production. • Communicate regularly with corresponding merchant/planner/production manager to resolve ongoing issues, review the business, re-evaluate priorities to address the dynamic process of stores’ sales and customers’ needs. • Know the business, stay on top of best-sellers, worst-sellers, fabric-sales, color-sales, Open to Buy, SKU planning, etc. through regular communication with merchant/planner for the specific category. • Coordinate efforts with merchant on all outside vendor product developments. • Provide leadership and constant feedback to the associates/assistant designers through regular and clear communication. • Know the competition better than they know us. Regularly shop the bebe stores as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness. Anticipate their next move and the general merchandising direction for future seasons. • Maintain communication and good relations with vendors, resources, factories, and peers. • Be organized while accomplishing the above goals.
Requirements	GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, education, and abilities required to performing the position) • Degree in fashion design preferably from a Design Technical Institution. • 7-10 years of experience in design; preferably contemporary. • Have previous experience of design and product development for a vertical company. • Have experience working in a design team environment. • Have effective written and verbal communication skills. • Have expertise in organizational time management • Ability to take feedback in a group environment, and stay objective. • Ability to travel. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Willingness to follow through, make informed decisions that comply with policies and procedures, complete tasks and problem solve • Analytical abilities and attention to detail are necessary • Intermediate knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) • Experience in retail operations and/or LP functions preferred • High school diploma or equivalent required, Degree preferred • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously; • Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and working under pressure; and • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow co-workers. posted by Michelle Fong

Burton Snowboards Demand Planner (Burlington, Vermont)

Demand Planner (https://www.burton.com/Jobs/jobs-postings,default,pg.html)

Company: Burton Snowboards Location: Burlington, VT Job Category: Supply Chain

The Demand Planer will determine Master Production Schedules(MPS) for particular categories; manage a steady and predictable pipeline of global product supply available to customers; place and maintain purchase orders to suppliers, monitor works in progress to facilitate on time delivery and provide key historical data to the forecasting team and key inventory data to various customers. Key job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Perform MPS for Burton factories (e.g., PO timeline with products, volumes, schedule) • Create and maintain weekly MPS • Balance needs of various internal customers to optimize MPS • Create and maintain purchase orders to suppliers • Monitor supplier production schedules, advise internal customers of anticipated problems and propose optimal resolution • Ultimately accountable for production schedule and the related communication to the supply chain • Coordinate with vendor management to ensure the vendor is properly informed of changes required on production orders • Maintain an understanding of customer demand for assigned product categories to ensure ultimate alignment with supply • Monitor regional shifts in demand to ensure optimal alignment with product supply Qualified candidates will have a 4 year business degree and/or relevant experience, strong analytical/decision making/communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft products, with an emphasis on Excel. Candidates with prior supply/demand knowledge preferred. posted by Michelle Fong