Bridal Planner/Associate Bridal Planner

Build Bridal core and fashion assortments; provide prepared ideas on editing process based off hindsight’s and current sales trends.Maintain the buy plans & line sheets to ensure accuracy, act as the point person for the rest of the team.Partner with Planning Advisor on the determination of receipt plans, margin and IMU goals, and flow strategies to drive assortment executionWork closely with Wholesale Partners to align on company strategy, as well as achieve production mins to maximize costs benefitsDirects the buying function for the Bridal Division and is responsible for the assortment, market coverage, pricing, and margin performanceCreate a Bridal Pricing Strategy based on current market trends and historical Mumu bestseller data/price range.Present analysis by style/sku, delivery, & category to team and to understand prior performance & develop future goals.Review and recommend changes to current assortment mix, shifts of receipts when needed.Ensure that receipt goals are met each month and are reflected as new assortments are delivered online.Recap monthly hindsight learnings to help guide future businessRecap monthly reconciliation of receipts to hit turn plans; make recommendations for styles to pull forward, cancel, push out and quantities for chase.Other duties as assignedForecasting and Analysis Drives the development of pre-season merchandise plans, in-season OTB, product assortments, and profitability in conjunction with the founders and leadership team.Identifies opportunities and executes strategies to increase sales, margin, and turn to meet or exceed plan.Develop strategic seasonal business plans to drive the Bridal business.Forecasting demand sales for the core Bridal business to ensure production/sourcing are ahead of the curve for buys.Develops sound department and class level financial plans; re-forecasts in season based on current trend.Analyzes product performance in season, monitors demand, and adjusts forecasts to establish inventory levels that drive sales and maximize profitability.Develop analysis to understand significant variances to plan and develop action plans that mitigate additional risk.Utilize historical data and current trends to capitalize on new opportunities and identify risks.Complete SKU forecasts in conjunction with buying team. Communicate state of the business to leadership and cross-functional teams within season action plans to drive sales.Manage sku level inventories and replenishment forecasting based on sales performanceAnalyze stock levels and present “action points” for the management of inventory and receipts.Work with cross functional team and supply chain to create ATS orders as needed to drive sales.Manage sku level inventories and replenishment based on sales performanceCreate and maintain reports for the team as needed.Assortment Planning (Buy Plans) Los Angeles, CA $70,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $79,438.00-$127,101.00 2 weeks ago