Senior Planner - International Accessories

Senior Planner – International Accessories

4+ years in merchandise planning or inventory management
Advanced excel skills and model-building acumen required
Strong aptitude for numbers, retail math skills and understanding of forecasting methodology
Able to lead cross functional discussions and gain alignment
Demonstrates logical analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to collect, manage and manipulate data from many sources
Display strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Strong trend analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to positively influence and lead others by fostering a motivating work outlook with emphasis on team collaboration

Collaborate with Planning/Buying/Merchandising teams to develop, execute and communicate financial plans and merchandise strategies that support merchandising, marketing and financial objectives for Accessories within International Owned Retail Stores. Drive both top-down and bottoms up category plans.
Provide analytical insights to drive growth within owned categories and/or various operating channels and international markets.
Manage the OTB monthly financial review for owned categories / markets to identify risks and opportunities in the given areas of responsibility.
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan; and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Support Merchandise Planning in supply chain product flow by monitoring stock to support key programs and delivery launches.
Create pre-season sales, gross margin and inventory plans by department that align with company goals. Manage the financial success by meeting sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.
Create and manage sales and inventory plans for all core styles to meet department financial goals.
Maximize opportunities by continuously analyzing the business and reacting to trends.
Recap and communicate category and size selling performance.
Lead change and/or enhancements to current processes and procedures.
Collaborate with cross functional teams.