The Company Planning Analyst will support the Company Planning team in managing companywide processes reporting and analysis of business to identify trends and areas of opportunity. In this role they will work closely on optimizing the companys Promotional Markdown strategy and assist with understanding overall performance and impact to top and bottom line. The Company Planning Analyst will also provide critical thinking and analysis across the company that supports initiatives to increase sales gross margin EBITDA cash flow and inventory productivity.
- Manage and own the company promotional markdown submission & reporting processes ensuring accuracy and collaborating efficiently with all key stakeholders.
- Work with cross functional partners to provide insight through reporting and creating tools that will help teams have more visibility and make quick decisions to drive company profitability.
- Monitor report on and analyze business (specifically Promotional Event efficacy) to assist in forecasting and strategy decisions.
- Assist Company Planning with other AdHoc analysis and reporting needs to gain exposure and experience in other functions of Finance.
- Analyze current processes and develop action plans for problem/resolution.
- Communicate effectively with all cross functional stakeholders: Merchandising Planning Leadership Marketing Credit/Loyalty Finance Treasury and Data Solution/Reporting.
- The Company Planning analyst position provides exposure experience and growth opportunities that may enable advancement within Company Planning.
- Selfstarter who is highly curious.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.
- Be an analytical Swiss army knife motivated by diving into business at all levels to identify opportunities
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Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Details
Required/
Preferred
Bachelors Degree
Required
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
- 13 years retail experience Required
- 13 years merchandise or financial planning experience Required
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Has the ability to thrive in an environment of change while demonstrating high level of business agility.
- Has a strong foundational knowledge of retail math and building/forecasting retail financial plans.
- Proficient in businessrelated computer software (Microsoft Windows Word Excel)
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and logic skill set
- Strong internal communication capabilities
- Strong trend and pattern recognition skills
- Highly organized and able to multitask
- Demonstrates leadership and decisionmaking skills
- Takes calculated risks to achieve results!! Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
- Able to translate strategy into tactical welldeveloped financial plans
- Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
- Develops creative solutions to business issues
- Selfstarter who is highly curious
- Able to think strategically and provide financial direction for future business opportunities
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers and cross functional partners
- Critical thinker who can formulate a conclusion even when the parameters are not black and white
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