Overview
Planner Jobs in New York, NY at Zegna
Title: Planner
Company: Zegna
Location: New York, NY
About Zegna
Following the path traced by the founder Ermenegildo over 110 years ago, ZEGNA is now internationally recognized as a leading global luxury menswear brand. Established as a fabric maker in the mountains of Piedmont, ZEGNA is part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which counts more than 6,000 employees. Managed by Gildo Zegna as Chairman and CEO, Ermenegildo Zegna Group designs, creates, and distributes luxury ready-to-wear and accessories under both the ZEGNA and Thom Browne brands to over 500 stores. The Group also operates TOM FORD FASHION through a long-term license agreement with The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to over 100 stores. As of 30th September 2023, ZEGNA has 403 stores of which 242 are directly operated. The brand remains committed to leveraging its rich heritage to build a better present and future.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a Planner based in the New York Corporate office, you will play a key role within the organization. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Performance & Planning, you will assist in the execution of planning & analysis for Retail, Outlet, and Wholesale across the Americas.
Planning
The role provides fundamental support in all areas of Planning. The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Partner with CEO and business owners to understand overarching network evolution and strategy
Work with HQ Planning and Finance to ensure planning deadlines are met and seasonal strategies executed
Partner with HQ Planning on local door by door budgets/forecasts, and be capable of speaking to changes within the forecasts to budget and prior year
Meet with Area Managers to confirm market assumptions
Confirm strategy defined by HQ for sales penetrations of Ready to Wear and Made to Measure
Determine Daily Sales Penetrations across our local Retail Network
Update weekly and ad hoc reporting and in-season reforecasting
Monitor selling results and develop localized strategies to capitalize on opporunities and mitigate risk
Business Development:
Ensure decision making process alignment with Finance, Retail and Wholesale
Develop and maintain cross-divisional relationships
Communicate opportunities where management support is needed on initiatives and strategies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 3-5 years of planning, strategy, or business analytics, preferably in the Retail industry.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Expert command of retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis
Demonstrated problem solving skills, adaptability/flexibility, and initiative
Excellent communication, teamwork, analytical and strategic thinking skills
Experience navigating multiple systems and large sets of data
WHO YOU ARE:
Detail-oriented person who can multitask
Result-focused, highly driven to improve performance & excellence
Excellent communication, presentation, teamwork, analytical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to interact and report on business with cross functional teams and across multiple levels of management
Inquisitive and open to try new ideas.
Enjoys fast-paced retail environments.
COMPENSATION
The pay range for this position is $110,000-$115,000 annually, dependent on candidates’ relevant skills and experience.
