The Associate Merchandise Planner will support the Sr. Merchandise Planner by developing replenishment buys and collaborating with Planners to understand buying strategies and ensure alignment with future demand forecasts.
***Responsibilities:***
* Use sales forecasts and current inventory levels to create replenishment buys
* Work closely with Planners to understand buying strategies and align with future demand forecasts
* Support Planners with data requests and analytics including in-season data
***Required Qualifications:***
* 2+ years of planning or related financial/analytical experience
* Bachelor’s degree
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Skilled with Excel
* Power BI a plus
***Behavioral Traits for Success:***
* An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
* A knack for anticipating potential issues
* Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
* Thrives in a structured environment
* Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise
* Communication style is factual and sincere
* Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
* Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
* Strives for continuous improvement
***Working Environment:***
* Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
* Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
* Hybrid Work Schedule
***Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:***
* Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
* Communication
* Use of technology and tools
* Able to communicate complex issues in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
* Historical data aligns with current sales goals, and incorporates current trends into both present and future forecasts
* Merchant buys align to sales plans and meet timelines and milestones
* Communicates findings and insights effectively
* Plans are within open-to-buy, margin, and inventory goals
* Collaboration and cooperation
* Stakeholder Feedback
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