Planner

Job Description: The specific job responsibilities include the following:


 


· Analyze promotional strategies to determine profitability and make recommendations for future needs


· Utilize information systems, such as Micro Strategy, to provide essential analysis in order to identify and maximize sales and profit opportunities


· Develop department, class and subclass structure


· Review weekly business at the class level to identify risks/opportunities.


· Work with the Buyer to adjust OTB and make allocation decisions as appropriate


· Partner with the allocation analyst in weekly allocations, analysis, and MMS criteria setting


· Work with markdown system to develop timely and necessary style markdowns to maximize sales and maintain profitability


· Be aware of competitive issues; assortments, pricing and trends to identify and maximize sales


·  Special projects as necessary


 


 


Job Qualifications:


4-year degree & 3-5 years of retail planning experience

Strong analytical ability, excellent communication and organization skills

Strong computer skills.  Experience with Arthur Planning a plus.

Ability to work independently and train and manage others

familiarity with Lotus Notes E-Mail, Excel and Micro Strategy