The Off-Price Associate Planner maximizes gross margin dollars & inventory productivity by providing the overall financial direction of a vendor(s) or category(categories) within a business. The Off-Price Associate Planner is responsible for the development and implementation of merchandise plans by focusing on inventory, clearance, and opportunistic buys. Additionally, Off-Price Associate Planners are accountable for developing seasonal merchandise financial plans, forecasting sales and stock needs, pricing strategies and assortment optimization with guidance and oversight from their leader. Off-Price Associate Planners also work with Off-Price Associate Buyers in assortment and buy planning by facilitating layering of assortments and validating the profitability of purchases. In-season, Off-Price Associate Planners provide in-depth analysis of product performance and make recommendations to maximize business opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop and execute merchandise financial plans that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals both for the short term (seasonal) and long term (multi-year).Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing the merchandise financial plans with guidance and oversight from their leader.Improve profitability by creating and executing the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hindsighting and profitability toolsDevelop inventory plans that deliver quick product turnover without long-term commitment while adjusting strategies based on market fluctuation and inventory availability.Complete forecasts and recommendations for Monthly Forecast process to manage business in season and maximize opportunities through product lifecycle managementManage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdownsOptimize profitability by setting competitive price points in a highly competitive marketManage vendor planning and item planning as needed (i.e. ladders)Collaborate with Buying Partner and Allocation Team to reconcile merchandise and by-door strategies with store level opportunitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with Buying Partner and vendors, while building a presence with new and existing vendors within the outlets and company

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

or equivalent years of experience

Required

Specific Degree: Business, Finance, Accounting and or Retail

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Specific work or project experience: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite. Required2-5 years of retail/financial planning experience Required

1-3 years Retail planning-Off-Price Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends & risks, resolve issues, and recognize opportunitiesDemonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunitiesCommunicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendorsDemonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using retail merchandising systems & tools to drive business resultsDemonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using Oracle systems & tools (e.g. SAS, RMS, APX) to drive business resultsAbility to effectively communicate with internal and external partners (vendors) to proactively address business needsProficiency in excel

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Pay Range
$65,000 - $90,000Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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