Merchandise Planner-Contract Full Time NEW

We are looking for Merchandise Planner for a top fashion company! The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for setting up processes to support EU digital and store growth for all categories. He/she will work with their leader to provide crucial in-depth sales & inventory analysis, as well as recommendations to the international team, to maximize sales and profitability for Global and its Franchise Partners.

This position is open to remote candidates.

• Hourly pay rate up to $33.00 based on experience.

Responsibilities:

Merchandise Planning:

• Manage sales plans and inventory levels for EU digital channel.
• Partner with team to understand market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals.
• Analyze and drive business performance/trends to ensure assortment maximizes growth potential, incorporating assortment planning and tiering analysis.
• Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee (MPC) meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple D.C.s and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals, product launch cadence, and markdown strategy.
• Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information is flowing from the international merchant assortment tool (MAT) and the Digital Active Date (DAD) tool.
• Ensure that international exclusives are flowing thru the domestic product development process (PDP) and that all attributes are getting populated and or franchise data handoff
• Develop rapport with cross-functional teams and build credibility through effective communication.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.

Inventory Management:

• Manage merchandise inventory levels in the EU DC and ensure accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with Merchandise Planners, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts.
• Continually monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end of season mark-out-of-stock.
• Align VSGD inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of inventory management process.
• Partner with Logistics and UPS to provide EU DC volume projections.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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