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Organization
Job Title
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / MERCHANDISE PLANNING COORDINATOR
Location
New York, New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Position type
Permanent
Category
Apparel
Retail
Job Function
Planning / Allocations
Product Management

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / MERCHANDISE PLANNING COORDINATOR

OVERVIEW:

Hanky Panky is an internationally-known leader in the design, manufacture and sale of women’s lingerie and lingerie-inspired sportswear that proudly makes all of its products in the Metro NY area. The company is renowned for its legendary “world’s most comfortable thong”, which generates significant sales for the business. Hanky Panky has developed a loyal following among customers and many well-known celebrities and its name recognition within the marketplace is high. The company has a team-oriented atmosphere and is known for its dedication to ethical American production, philanthropic initiatives, and environmental and social responsibility.

Hanky Panky distributes its products through better department stores, specialty retail boutiques, catalogs and select online E-commerce sites in the U.S. and around the world.

This position is a critical role which supports the VP of Planning and the Executive Merchandising Manager.  We are looking for a detail oriented candidate with experience in product development and production. A keen understanding of demand sales, along with strong mathematical and computer skills is important.  The role requires having excellent excel spreadsheet capabilities and the ability to work with large data base files and pivot tables.  Additionally, knowledge of domestic production is a plus. 

Position

In this position one will be required to:

Review and analyze the current wholesale sales to Inventory position, make recommendations and outline product needs to maintain and fill seasonal fashion and replenishment orders.

Follow through on all production orders to insure accuracy and that delivery of goods is timely.  Assist in reviewing weekly replenishment sales orders and trends, make call outs based on planned production strategy.

Support and assist in reviewing production receiving’s to insure all cost sheet entries are accurate.  Review yields and follow thru to insure BOM’s are updated to reflect large variance.  Follow up with Production team to insure consumptions are correct and done on a timely basis.

Support the department in creating and running reports for VP of Planning and Executive Merchandising Manager as well as assist with all aspects of their roles to insure company Inventory, Financial , Production and Merchandising plans are on track to meet or exceed expectations.

Requirements

*3 to 5 years of experience in the wholesale apparel industry – Lingerie/Intimates is a plus

*Knowledge of ERP systems- preferable:   Simparel /Blue Cherry/ AS400

*Strong computer skills – Planning programs, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations ( PDM program a plus).

*Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

*Detail oriented

*Self-Motivated

 *proven at working well in group settings

 *ability to multi task with a focus on time management and achieving deadlines

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

The business was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to a staff of over 150 people with the two founders still at the helm. The company has a large production and shipping facility in the Hollis section of Queens, New York.

Quality control, superb customer service, professional production management and quick turnaround time are competitive advantages.

The company's web site is www.hankypanky.com.