About this role

Formulate guidelines for style and customer choices (style OTB) based on business analysis
Monitor and evaluate sales of current styles on a weekly basis, partnering with the buyer and the Senior Planner / Planning Manager to effectively manage receipts and inventory
Manage inventory levels needed to support the rate of sale taking into account sell-through percent, WOS, and planned product life span
Develop markdown strategy for a merchandise area based on sell-through percent and planned product life span. This includes both redlines and promotional strategies
Develop style-level plans based on current forecast, historic trend and test information for key items or attributes
Conduct color-level planning based on the inventory need to support rate of sale, store presentation, targeted sell-through percent, and the current risk parameters and historical trends (long range goal)
Work in synergy with Buyer and Allocation Analyst toward common goals for the merchandise area. Look to Senior Planner / Planning Manager for guidance on all areas of responsibility.

Merchandise Planner

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