Merchandise Planner

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  • The Judge Group
Job Summary
Location
New York ,NY
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
15 Nov 2024
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, develop, and update the RPL model to ensure the correct quantity of products are at the right locations at the right times, in collaboration with the Merch Planner.
  • Understand trends and adjust models accordingly.
  • Execute and input replenishment purchase orders, and follow up with the shipping department on open orders.
  • Reforecast sales at the SKU/location level to determine appropriate minimums and maximums.
  • Handle over 5000 SKUs in a multi-faceted environment.
  • Manage the sales-to-stock ratio by location.
  • Support inventory requests from retail partners using a bottoms-up approach.
  • Create and maintain sales and inventory reports, and forecast item and production needs based on sales data.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to optimize stock levels and drive profitable sales.
  • Maintain account recaps and generate analyses for internal review.
  • Prepare recaps and analyses for presentation at sales meetings with retail partners.
  • Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines.


Qualifications:

  • 2 to 5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning or a similar role.
  • Extensive experience in SKU planning.
  • Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of retail merchandise planning.
  • Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • BA or BS degree preferred, with excellent Excel skills.
  • Previous experience in fine jewelry or other luxury goods is a plus.