Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Logistics, Mathematics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Retail, Retail Operations, Sales Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Work From Home
Job Title: Merchandise Planner 2
Location: Beaverton, OR
Salary Range: $30-38
Introduction
Join our team as a Merchandise Planner 2, where you will play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain and logistics operations. This is an on-site role at our WHQ, with typical work hours and the benefit of working from home on Fridays. The contract duration is approximately one year.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- 2-4 years’ experience minimum required in a merchandise planning role
- Excel expertise
- Knowledge of retail math and open-to-buy (OTB) management
- Experience working in a cross-functional matrix environment
- General understanding of retail operations
- Prior work experience at client or in client's industry
- Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
- Experience in merchandise assortment planning, inventory management, and financial forecasting
- Able to have meaningful cross-functional conversations
- Ability to work in ambiguity
- Previous experience presenting in front of senior leadership (good communication skills)
- Prior financial management experience
- Proven ability to communicate with higher-ups (stakeholder management)
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a direct team of 6-7 members and work hand-in-hand with other teams, including sport planning and in-line planning.
- Develop detailed seasonal buy plans and monthly forecasts inclusive of sales, margin and inventory at the style color level.
- Develop strategies to meet sport financial goals and own open-to-buy bottoms-up forecasts to inform business decisions and in-season optimization actions.
- Articulate financial plans in seasonal presentations and monthly open-to-buy meetings to gain alignment and accelerate the vision of the sport business goals.
- Facilitate monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management activities utilizing advanced data systems and analytics to solve problems and drive results.
Company Benefits & Culture
- Engage in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule with WFH Fridays.
- Be part of a company that values innovation and teamwork.
For immediate consideration, please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.