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** ECOMMERCE SENIOR MERCHANDISE PLANNER**
Required Experience: 0 year(s) ** Job Description**
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
We awaken the spirit of freedom and adventure by connecting boardriders around the world. We are the worlds leading action sports and lifestyle company with a global portfolio of brands. Were a team of 7,500 like-minded souls protecting what we love. The smell of the ocean. The sounds of the city you know so well. The perfect slope. The perfect wave. The perfect game. Ultimate freedom.
We lead with integrity and passion, we build an inclusive community, we protect our playgrounds and we play to win.
We are Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, VonZipper, Honolua. We are BOARDRIDERS.
Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans
SUMMARY:
The eCommerce Sr. Merchandise Planner will initiate analysis and drive financial strategies that inform the merchandise plans to maximize sales, margin, and achieve other financial targets. You will oversee the merchandise planning for Boardriders eCommerce in North America, with a direct responsibility of Quiksilver and Roxy merchandise planning. You also supervise the buying of DC and Element. You will play a key role in creating reports/recaps of the business, develop financial plans and monitor the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns, profit, and SKU productivity. You manage the buying and planning team calendar, including communication of key milestones and deliverables. Partners closely with buying teams to manage the open-to-buy and analyze seasonal merchandise assortments. Works closely with Finance, Sales Operations & Global planning teams on aged liquidation, ATS discussions, and forecasts. You report directly into the Head of Buying and Planning and manage 2 direct reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre-Season:
Create seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans and forecasts for sales, inventory, markdowns, and gross margin. Monitor performance and partner with buying team to develop financial strategies to achieve plans.
Quantify opportunity and risk of product plans as it relates to trend and financial metrics including mark-up, retail price, cost, margin dollars and rate.
Partner with Buyers and Planners to develop Pre-Season Sales, Margin and Inventory Plans by brand and category level, and merchandise plan mix pre-season, in-season and/or speed to market
In-Season:
Communicate monthly Open-to-Buy forecasts and supporting action plans to management and cross functional teams
Work with buyers to determine and manage exit strategies recommending items for markdown and controlling aged inventory
Maintain ladder plans to ensure never out of stock categories/franchises
Perform ad hoc reporting, financial scenarios, and additional tasks as needed
Drives improvements in reporting and partners with IT and cross-functional teams as needed
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
Must have minimum of 4+ yrs. Experience in Retail Planning
Computer Literate Advanced Excel Skills
Self-starter & able to thrive in entrepreneurial environment
Excellent Retail Math skills with clear understanding of financial measures and how to impact them
Highly organized and strong prioritization skills comfortable handling multiple tasks efficiently
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and creative problem-solving skills
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency
Ability to learn technical applications quickly
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Management experience
Minimum Bachelors Degree or related professional experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
Experience in Specialty Apparel Merchandise Planning preferred
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