Analyst, Planning
Analyst, Planning
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Job Description
Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring fashiondriven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands to our commitments to corporate social responsibility you will be inspired every day.
A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation a generous employee discount pension and health & dental benefits tuition assistance and continuous learning and development.
The Planning Analyst ensures the proper allocation of merchandise according to brand sales inventory trend and forecast including RTVs (Return to Vendor) and consolidations and supports the creation and use of analytical information to drive inventory actions and profit
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Build effective partnerships with internal contacts e.g. buyers stores and supply chain
- Execute accurate and timely allocations that reflect the store matrix sales plans and marketing initiatives
- Ensure RTVs are executed and monitored to ensure the process is completed effectively and on time
- Manage and execute consolidations and replenishment to maximize sellthrough across all channels/locations
- Analyze detailed performance and provide recommendations on matrix and inventory to improve full price sellthrough
- and profit
- Share analytical information commentary and reporting to support buying planning and crossfunctional inventory
- decisions
- Participate in the planning and forecasting process to align the detailed inventory opportunities
- Assist in the preparation of recode and markdown proposals
- Develop knowledge and understanding through communication and merchandise discussions with Buying and Store teams
- Assist in the development of processes systems and reports
- Take the opportunity to participate in and champion recommended projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate:
- Postsecondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 2 years of successful experience in a merchandise planning related role
- Excellent financial acumen strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated influencing skills with the ability to get things done
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Confident and effective written & verbal communicator
- Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and use of ERP and Merchandise Planning systems
- Passionate about fashion and luxury retail
Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees their diverse backgrounds abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation please email and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
