Associate Planner
Location: Bellevue Washington
Description: Eddie Bauer is looking of Associate Planner right now, this job will be placed in Washington. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Associate Planner is a key support in executing the plans, managing the inventory and driving the profitability of their department within the business channel. They are responsible for driving sales and margin through the ! forecasting and management of inventory at the item level down to the SKU level. This position includes inventory management & financial planning for the assigned product category.
Core Accountabilities:
Responsible for managing inventory investment to maximize productivity and fulfillment in order to achieve planned sales, margin dollars and GMROI. Includes item forecasts down to the sku level, developing purchasing/fulfillment strategies, placing the buy, reacting to current business by re-buying and liquidating inventory
Analyze weekly and monthly sales, margin and inventory and drive current business decisions to maximize sales and profit
Develop accurate item/sku forecasts based on historical analysis that will support the financial plans as well as seasonal company wide strategies
Ensure accurate flow of inventory to balance Sales / Margin and Fulfillment
Accurately forecast and buy merchandise by season
! Size / Color offer recommendations and negotiation when what'! s presented doesn't fit within the financial goals
Monthly inventory review to develop in season strategies for fulfillment and liquidation
Create and manage OTB for product categories
Drive sales profitably via Postgame process and Seasonal Business Strategy reviews
Responsible for accurate PO's, PO tracking, ship-mode (AIR vs SEA Analysis), and accuracy for all incoming shipments to maximize fulfillment
Train and mentor Planning Analysts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Education/Experience Required:
4 year college degree
3-5 years experience in a retail or catalog planning/buying capacity preferably with a multi channel retailer
Eddie Bauer is an active, outdoor brand that combines over nine decades of quality craftsmanship and innovation with a commitment to outfitting your life's adventures. Our signature outerwear! , apparel, outdoor gear, and accessories are all built to one standard: to be the best.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 30 May 2013 02:16:42 GMT