ECOMMERCE PLANNER

Job Brief

We are seeking a Footwear Planner for the E-commerce business. This individual will work with the Merchandising Manager on developing seasonal buys, actively monitor and analyze sales, sell-through and inventory in-season, update the E-commerce forecasts, and manage the E-commerce P&L. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in planning, E-commerce and footwear, while being willing to learn from experts in the field within the organization in order to further develop their expertise. Our ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven. This role also requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should be organized, efficient, self-motivated, and be capable of managing a variety of projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchandising Manager on developing seasonal and in-season buys that support product strategies while achieving budgeted sales and margin goals.
• Translate merchandising strategy into cohesive buys, layering on seasonality, promotional cadence, seasonality, and size runs, down to the UPC level.
• Transform buys into purchase orders, and monitor inbound inventory and delivery dates.
• Analyze in-season actuals, tracking demand and sell-throughs against projections, identifying wins and risks, preparing high-level recaps, and executing markdowns/promotions to support sell-through strategies.
• Analyze margin by SKU and the various factors affecting them, such as return rates, marketing spend, fulfillment fees and the like.
• Manage demand forecasting, replenishment programs, and inventory across multiple channels, both pre-season and in-season.
• Prepare and maintain annual and quarterly budgets, and reforecast in-season.
• Be willing to put in extra hours when needed, to meet key deadlines.

Requirements

• 5+ years planning experience, with the ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills.
• 5+ years of experience in the retail and/or E-commerce industry, with ideally footwear-specific experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning, retail math, e-commerce, data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a capacity to multitask, problem solve and address various aspects of the business simultaneously and efficiently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to ensure proper management of all pending projects
• Thrive in a self-motivating atmosphere, while promoting team collaboration
• Exceptional time management and willingness to put in extra hours to hit key deadlines