DEMAND PLANNER

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparelSUMMARY :  The Demand Planner executes and develops sales and inventory plans on assigned accounts. Applicant must be well organized, a self starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated.DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES:      * Determine style demand and inventory plans based on statistical forecasting inputs and historical trends     * Work with account teams to ensure proper forecasts and parameters are set in the retailer’s replenishment systems. * Prepare ad hoc analysis as needed and fulfill other tasks as directed by management     * Knowledge of Amazon and other Pure Play AccountsCOLLABORATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:      * Collaborate on pre-season planning for Key Items and Assortment building at brand level with Merchandising and Sales     * Work with Supply Chain planning to ensure optimal stock levels and stock goals     * Partner with Sourcing and Supply Chain planning to review WIP for potential challengesSKILLS:     *   Retail Math, Microsoft Excel REQUIREMENTS :     * Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalency in a related field     * Minimum of 3+ years retail/wholesale planning/buying experience     * Ability to analyze results and identify financial and merchandise solutions to improve performance     * Retail math knowledge and understanding     * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal     * Team player and self starter     * Ability to set priorities to accomplish task at hand     * Ability to travel to other company facilities and accounts as needed