Lands? End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home ? sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands? End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, we?ve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.� Lands? End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.
Lands� End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home � sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands� End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, we�ve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.� Lands� End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.

We are currently searching for a Merchandise Planner for our Retail Stores. Lands� End is a multi-channel retailer offering products through specialty catalogs, the Internet, and retail stores. The position is located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin at our corporate headquarters.

Qualifications
Key responsibilities:
�Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, and financial objectives within your scope and area of responsibilities.
�Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and bottom line profitability resulting in gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and inventory turn goals.
�Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities.
�Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities.
�Perform in-season forecasting.
�Own open to buy, present financial forecast and supporting action plans in monthly open to buy (MOR) meeting.
�Partner with cross functional team on markdown management.
�Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate.
�Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis.
�Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team resulting in shared best practices.
�Provide manager with timely feedback on personal development and training needs.
�Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge.
�Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional team.
�Manage key deliverables within cross functional team and peer group.
�Initiate and maintain regular communication with Sears business partners.

Experience in the following desired:
�Create pre-season style plans that support divisional strategies.
�Develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for all basic styles and develop strategies to meet department financial goals.
�Drive key item ladder plans and Item planning.

Qualifications:
�Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
�Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
�Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements which could include: sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment, weeks on hand, weeks of supply, etc. and how to positively impact these metrics
�Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
�Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills; able to present business strategies and action plans
�Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
�Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
�High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and strong aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
�1-2 years experience as a Planner or equivalent.
�3-5 years of retail buying, planning or related analytical experience.

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

Medical and Dental Plans

Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Merchandise Discount

Adoption Assistance

Kmart Advantage Rx

ConSern Loans for Education

Worklife Solutions

Voluntary Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Time with Personal Days

National Holidays

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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