We're looking for a detail-oriented Merchandise Planning Associate Manager to join our growing team
Key Responsibilities:
- Budgeting and Financial Analysis: Prepare and manage budget with GMs and finance department on sales/ margin down to the SBU, department and store level- monthly and daily sales
- In-season Sales: Track and review in-season SBU performance against financial goals. Partner with SBU to maintain daily/ weekly/ monthly department level bottoms-up sales/ margin and inventory movement consistent with SBU strategy and make sales adjustments, make recommendations as needed. Maintain monthly ROF (rolling operating forecast) with SBU
- Help manage direct business: track and monitor sales, margin, and inventory level. Collaborate with SBU to development merchandise assortments and buy plan that aligns with customer preference and seasonal trends while maximizing sales and margin.
- Reporting: Generate regular reports on inventory, sales performance, margin and other factors- UPT/ AUR/ APT/ ATV, etc.
- New business plan: work closely with SBU to provide business plans for new brands/ business model to maximize direct purchase business with maximum margin.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to help and assist marketing team to assess performance of marketing campaigns to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with marketing, operations, and IT to ensure cohesive strategies implementation and effective promotion execution.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in planning processes and implement solutions to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Training and Development: Provide guidance and training to junior planning staff, fostering a team-oriented environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in retail planning, merchandise planning, or financial planning roles
- Strong analytical skills with experience in planning systems and tools
- Proficiency in Excel and SAP
- Good command of English, both written and verbal
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong business acumen with a passion for retail