Merchandise Planner

Who we are: Best of Seven is the go to color destination that offers spirited apparel and accessories for game day and every day. You can plan and forecast future merchandise buys based on sales and current inventory levels. Responsibilities: This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities and duties. Builds sales plans and manages inventory levels to meet the assigned financial targets and company objectives Works with Director of Merchandising to actively manage inventory levels on a weekly basis to include planning backup orders on key core items and major initiatives, recommending orders, increasing/decreasing inventory, and/or canceling orders Creates weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reporting to aggregate results for planning and forecasting of sales and inventory Provides monthly sales and inventory report, including monthly updates to Operating Model, and reviews projections and forecasts with Merchandising and Finance teams Works collaboratively with the Finance team on business trends, forecasting, and profit/loss reporting Efficiently inputs and maintains various merchandising systems Creates purchase orders and shares with the Finance team Coordinates with the factory and third-party logistics providers to ensure on-time delivery of goods and maintain accurate shipment details Partners with a third-party fulfillment center to update and maintain accurate inventory information across platforms Requirements: 4+ years’ work experience including at least 2 years in merchandise planning or buying roles Experience overseeing merchandise planning department or category strongly preferred Fashion, e-commerce, and/or Shopify experience a plus Superior communication skills, both internal and client-facing Strong relationship management, organizational, and project management skills Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business partners Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Proficient on Mac with knowledge of Google Apps and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math skills Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards action Limited travel may be required Background and reference checks required with an employment offer. Compensation and BenefitsThe successful candidate will receive competitive compensation which will commensurate with experience.