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Assistant Planner Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at SBH Fashion
Title: Assistant Planner
Company: SBH Fashion
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Our fashion client is currently seeking an Assistant Planner for their NYC office downtown.
Role pays $25/hr and is in office 4 days a week. Estimated work week is 30-32 hrs.
They are looking for someone to come in asap as they have someone going on maternity leave.
Duration of assignment would be 4 months.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a temporary Assistant Planner to join our DTC Planning team. This position will provide support for the DTC Planning team, as well as working closely with the buying team to support ad hoc requests. This role will be key in helping maintain data management to ensure integrity across all channels and departments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide weekly and monthly business recaps that highlight performance trends, category performance, delivery selling, market prep, and variances to forecast/profitability
- Partner with manager and cross-functional teams to identify in-season opportunities and risks, proposing actions, such as pricing adjustments or markdowns
- Manage replenishment forecasting process including but not limited to: distributing weekly selling and performance analysis, provide recommendations on replenishment receipt flow and assortment based on findings, ensure proper inventory needs forecasted to company planning to maintain target weeks of supply and adequately support in-store inventory levels
- Participate in OTB (Open-to-Buy) meetings and inventory reviews, ensuring alignment with departmental goals
Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Retail Match acumen
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with focus on accuracy
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to manage through competing priorities
