Senior Assistant Demand Planner- Cosmetics
Oversee and place weekly orders (Replenishment and Hold & Flow)
Track replenishment and POs
Identify replenishment opportunities and liabilities
Assist with the development and implementation of Replenishment and Hold & Flow merchandise strategies
Weekly business analysis
Research and address all stock concerns, opportunities/liabilities, store call-outs
Seasonal review and execution of product matrix by store and publish updated matrix
Constant communication with internal and external customers
Review and make recommendations as it pertains to RTV’s, vendor fill rate and out-of-stocks
Store knowledge: seasonality, renovations, events
Implement inventory promo boosts
Maintain policies within the Saks Demand Planning System (DCM)
Forecast styles for future needs
Review department seasonal profiles
Assist the Planner in developing sales and receipt projections for plans and OTB
Assist with the management of the daily NY receipt flow from the Distribution Center
Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of completed tasks
Develop and communicate with Buying Office and vendors’ style and sku projections for the upcoming season
Qualifications
Education: BA – 4 year degree
Experience: 2+ years retail
General:
Strong computer and analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Working knowledge of retail math
Strong Excel skills
Detail-oriented
Time management skills