Greensboro, NC30+ days ago
Responsibilities: ā¢ Develop seasonal sales, inventory, and receipt plans by Classification that align with assigned account financial targets and productivity metrics ā¢ Build + maintain a rolling 18-month style-color sales, inventory, receipt and shipment plan for each area of business to support product selection in market ā¢ Work autonomously with the account executive, replenishment managers, & with the assigned account buyers and planners ā¢ Meet weekly/monthly based upon business needs ā¢ Leverage weekly business insights to understand item level performance to maximize in season opportunities, minimize liability, and inform future seasons ā¢ Analyze sales trends and adjust based upon historical results & current POS (point of sales) performance ā¢ Prepare documents for monthly consensus meetings ā¢ Provide analysis and explanations of all recommended changes to sales, inventory, receipt and ship plans ā¢ Lead presentation & influence alignment amongst peers within merchandising, sales, & supply planning teams of monthly consensus meeting POS (point of sales) forecast changes and inventory strategies ā¢ Participate in regular meetings and strategic discussions to provide input on merchandise planning strategies. Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment, including time spent as an analyst or planner Related work experience which may include: ā¢ Forecasting & Demand Planning Bachelor's Degree Demonstrated retail math and business acumen, including sales forecasting and inventory productivity measures Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner Capable of creating alignment among cross-functional stakeholders by building strong business cases and driving execution Attention to detail and strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Advanced proficiency in Excel Knowledge of PowerBI & Logility RO Planning Applications is a plus.