Job description
Brand Overview:
ascena is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women through our brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant and Cacique. We operate ecommerce websites and over 1200 stores throughout the United States.
Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Merchandise Planner - Lou & Grey to join our team located at our Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036.
Position Overview:
LOFT
Merchandise Planner (Lou & Grey)
About the Position:
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.
Role and Responsibilities:
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Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
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Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership
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Develop, consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility
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Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals
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Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
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Performance in season and make markdown or chase recommendations
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Identify and communicate potential inventory liabilities and drive appropriate actions to resolution
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Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate division level financial merchandising plans and merchandise strategies to support the financial objectives
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Work with Merchandising Team to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability
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Participate in:
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All aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies
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Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
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Experience and Qualifications:
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BA or equivalent, and 3-5 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience
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Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
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Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
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Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
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Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules
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Ability to work productively in a team environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
The target salary for this role is: $90,000-100,000. Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.
Location:
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
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