Planner, Omni Demand Aggregation

About the position

The Demand Aggregation Planner at Old Navy plays a crucial role in coordinating and guiding key inventory management milestones throughout the preseason and in-season phases. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional partners to align strategies and operations, while also analyzing financial plans and forecasts to identify potential risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will be proactive in addressing operational issues and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Review market pre-season and in-season activities including weekly recap, monthly forecasting, seasonal alignment, and investment review.
• Inform manager of findings to partner with the Finance team to gain clarity on key financial targets and discuss seasonal changes.
• Partner with Inventory Management and Finance leadership to develop aligned targets and direction for key meetings.
• Maintain and communicate calendar, tools, and templates for preseason and in-season financial meetings.
• Evaluate season code performance; communicate risks and opportunities.
• Complete ad-hoc assessments related to current business topics as needed.
• Continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Willingness to evolve as business needs change.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate rotational weekend coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years relevant work experience, preferably in Inventory Management or Finance.
• Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; proficiency in retail math.
• Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with aptitude to learn technical applications quickly; Essbase is a plus.
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Effective teamwork and partnership.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five 'on the clock' hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.