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American Eagle Outfitters - Pittsburgh, PA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Associate Merchandise Planner plays a crucial role in managing specific categories and departments of merchandise across various channels. This position collaborates with Omni-Merchants to create effective plans that align with financial targets, aiming to maximize sales and profitability. The Associate Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining sales and margin plans, analyzing trends, and providing fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders.
Responsibilities
- Assist Planner/Senior Planner in preparation of pre-season plans across multiple channels.
- Work closely with Planner/Senior Planner and Omni-Merchants to review in-season product trends and revise plans accordingly.
- Partner with Planner/Senior Planner to present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to executives.
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Review and analyze business performance trends.
- Develop item plans as required within their department.
- Understand and forecast effects of markdowns on item sales rates and profitability.
- Participate in all meetings involving the Merchandise Planning department.
- Provide fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of Omni-Planning tools and execute building plans at an item level.
- Enhance knowledge of data resources and merchandise for which they are developing plans.
- Support team projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of previous merchandise planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment, or previous retail buying experience.
- Retail math knowledge preferred.
- Product knowledge of apparel and related merchandise.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
