Merchandise Planner

Key Areas

1. Item plan accuracy (esp core PC9s)
2. Item level forecast
3. Account management
4. Seasonal Planning (Pre/In Season & Post Season)
5. Overall Margin / Profitability of the assortment
6. Fill rate of core PC9s
7. Business Performance and Trend Analysis
8. Return Rates
9. Inventory Health Improvement

Specialized Knowledge/Technical Skills

1. Demonstrated forecasting/planning expertise and experience in the wholesale apparel industry preferred
2. Proven experience understanding retail planning and executing exceptional quantitative skills
3. High level of Excel skills

Analytical Skills

1. Ability to analyse trends and interpret data to make informed decisions based on quantitative insights
2. Evaluate performance metrics such as sell-through rates and inventory holding levels to assess account health and adjust where necessary

Decision Making and Problem Solving

1. Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and focused on meeting deadlines
2. Effective multi-tasker, with strong ability to interact with multi-functional stakeholders
3. Demonstrated innovative problem solving and partnering skills

Communication

1. Skilled team member who possesses exceptional analytical, communication and influencing skills
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact across the organization
3. Clear simple communication supported by detailed analysis

Attitude

1. Customer Focused
2. Must have a "can do" positive mentality
3. Team player
4. Willing to spread best practice
5. Open minded
6. Self-Motivated
7. Time management

Qualifications And Experience

1. Minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a merchandise planning function, preferably in apparel or CPG