Senior Merchandise Planner
BCI Brands
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage weekly reporting and provide key business insights based on data analysis and selling trends
- Identify areas of risk and recommend actionable items to mitigate go forward liabilities
- Provide pricing recommendations on promotional events and markdowns to maximize revenue and profitability
- Forecast and manage inventory levels on core programs to support sales targets and productivity goals
- Leverage hindsight reporting to identify potential comp categories and areas of opportunities based on historical performance
- Own open-to-buy process and align with buying teams on sales and receipt flows to achieve margin and inventory goals
- Develop long range proposals and growth strategies, presenting multi year recommendations to leadership to guide business planning
- Think strategically using data driven results to identify opportunities for margin improvement, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.
- Minimum 4 years of prior planning experience
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of retail math and key performance metrics
- Proficient in Excel including knowledge of Pivot Tables, Vlookup/Hlookup/Xlookup, Sumifs/Countifs, Index-Match
- Experience working with ERP systems to support merchandising, inventory forecasting, and financial planning
- Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
- Excellent organizational and multi-talking skills adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Program
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Training & Development
- Growth Opportunities!