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Associate Planner, Non Apparel Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Veronica Beard
Title: Associate Planner, Non Apparel
Company: Veronica Beard
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview:
Veronica Beard is looking for an Associate Planner, Non-Apparel to support the Director of Planning in developing and implementing strong merchandise strategies and inventory plans for our Footwear, Handbags and Accessories departments. These strategies will support continued sales growth and ensure margin and sell-through targets are achieved. The Associate Planner will exhibit flexibility and adaptability and support a team-oriented, collaborative environment. The Associate Planner will work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Retail, Digital/Ecommerce, Logistics, Wholesale, Production, Design and PR. This role is based in our NYC corporate office (4 days in office/1 day remote).
Responsibilities:
Weekly reporting and comparative analysis of Veronica Beard Non-Apparel sales performance by department, classification, and style to understand nuances by channel and identify opportunities and / or risks for the business.
Re-forecast OTB monthly for Non-Apparel departments. Share receipt targets with Allocator(s) and recommend RTVs / promos / markdowns as needed to maintain healthy inventory levels for Ecommerce and 40+ retail locations. Utilize forecast to build seasonal receipt plans in preparation for market.
Review and approve initial allocation and weekly replenishment for all Non-Apparel categories in partnership with Allocation & Merchandising teams to tie back to receipt targets aligned on during monthly OTB meetings.
Create assortment and SKU count plans by classification that tie back to seasonal receipt plans for Ecommerce and 40+ retail stores in preparation for market. Assist Director of Planning and Merchandising team counterpart(s) in determining style rankings and depth investments by style / color during market.
Assist in further development of processes and best practices to improve efficiencies and streamline workflow. Work closely with other members of the Planning team to onboard and train new hires to facilitate the continued growth of the team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 years of experience in planning, merchandising, and/or buying
Advanced Excel skills
Comprehensive understanding of retail math
Footwear planning experience a plus
Strong analytical, planning, and forecasting skills
Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task
Ability to take initiative and be accountable
The salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $75,000. The relevant salary range will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The salary range is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.
At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.
Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
