Description

• Provide communication and leadership to the merchandise planning team.
• Develop financial objectives and account for the financial results of the assigned division.
• Prepare reporting dashboards with metrics and KPI’s that measure the departments performance and provide updates.
• Guide the creation of original Top-down/Bottom-up planning process, including in-season foresting, pre-season assortment strategy and long range plans.
• Set strategic benchmark/guidelines and partner with business partners on planning of sales, margins, mark-ups, discounts, promotions, events, and advertisement, identifies business opportunities; revises plan as needed.
• Monitor gross margin monthly and act as needed to meet the financial goals.
• Develop planning calendar process for event/seasonal based plans. 
• Drive Open to Buy process for the assigned division with buying team and refine the receipt flow process to improve inventory turnover continuously.
• Ensure excess inventories are reviewed with buying team; recommends specific SKUs to move to support goals.
• Analyze historic and current trends providing analytical support to buying team.
• Partner with Allocation counterpart to determine allocation strategies and ensure proper execution.
• Create vision and direction to move the team forward with new methodologies, process improvements and industry knowledge.   
• Actively seek insights from others and explore the intricacies of our business independently, driven by an innate desire for knowledge.
• Ability to translate data into opportunities, providing actionable insights that guide our pursuit of strategic initiatives.
• Navigate effortlessly from intricate details to high-level strategic initiatives, bridging the gap between precision and overarching strategy.
• Bend the curve of results by moving beyond mere business forecasting, presenting both "stay-the-course" and innovative improvement options.
• Demonstrated adept problem-solving skills, overcoming obstacles with ingenuity and resilience.
• Thrives in a team environment that fosters mutual motivation, inspiration, and collective victories.
• Take initiative, exhibit tenacity, and actively seek collaboration

• 8+ years of Planning/Allocation experience in a specialty retail environment.
• 7+ years related experience that includes leading a team.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office Suite).

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
• Child Care Discount at participating locations.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
• Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.