Associate Merchandise Planner
- Saint Louis, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Use sales forecasts and current inventory levels to create replenishment buys
- Work closely with Planners to understand buying strategies and align with future demand forecasts
- Support Planners with data requests and analytics including in-season data
- 2+ years of planning or related financial/analytical experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Skilled with Excel
- Power BI a plus
- An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
- A knack for anticipating potential issues
- Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
- Thrives in a structured environment
- Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise
- Communication style is factual and sincere
- Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
- Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
- Strives for continuous improvement
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
- Communication
- Use of technology and tools
- Able to communicate complex issues in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
- Historical data aligns with current sales goals, and incorporates current trends into both present and future forecasts
- Merchant buys align to sales plans and meet timelines and milestones
- Communicates findings and insights effectively
- Plans are within open-to-buy, margin, and inventory goals
- Collaboration and cooperation
- Stakeholder Feedback