Planner - Headquarters - Edina, MN

Evereve - Edina, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Edina, MN

51-100 employees

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

Evereve is seeking an analytical and results-driven Planner to join its Merchandising Team, focusing on Jewelry, Accessories, and Intimates. This full-time position is responsible for managing financial planning and analysis across all selling channels, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and collaborating closely with Buyers to meet financial goals. The role emphasizes strategic planning, inventory allocation, and data analysis to support business growth and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial plans including sales, inventory, turnover, and gross margin at the category level.
• Manage category level open to buy checkbook to ensure optimal inventory levels across selling channels.
• Support financial planning process pre-season and re-forecast in-season.
• Analyze current trends and historical data to identify category risks and opportunities; create action plans based on these learnings.
• Execute strategic initiatives to support overall business growth and inventory productivity goals.
• Partner with Buyer on markdown strategies that tie to gross margin objectives.
• Strategize, develop, and present seasonal line plans and key items that support sales and gross margin goals.
• Partner with BI on reporting and tools needed to manage the business and communicate financial metrics.
• Create the assortment line plan architecture by category each season that supports sales and gross margin goals.
• Determine optimal inventory allocation by channel/location for categories based on sales plans.
• Manage store segmentation strategies by category.
• Execute quarterly processing of product transfers and consolidations to maximize sales and margin performance.
• Propose order size allocation based on historical performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years merchandising, planning, and allocation omni-channel experience in the retail industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Growth-minded and curious team member open to new ideas and perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to impact and influence.

Benefits

• Self-Managed PTO: Time off is yours to plan and use as you need it.
• Affordable Health Insurance: 80% employer-paid premiums for medical and dental for team members; 50% covered for eligible partners, spouses, and dependents.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid leave benefits for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Flex Spending Accounts: Benefit from pre-tax savings for out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent/daycare costs.
• Additional Insurance: Company paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• 401k + 5% Match: Contribute to your financial future and receive a 5% company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Fashion Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on all Evereve products when you shop in our stores.
• Flexible Work Model: Offers work from home flexibility with a 4-day in-office presence to build connection with team members.
• Culture of Purpose: Experience a culture of purpose rooted in our HEART Values - Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationship, and Tenacity.