International Merchandise Planner

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Manage the OTB sales and inventory at the category level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.

• Communicate to the merchandising team the OTB plan updates and receipt plans.

• Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.

• Reforecast sales bi-monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager.

• Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.

• Review sales performance identifying risks and opportunities in sales and inventory and provide action plans on a weekly basis.

• Partner with Allocations to agree optimal store stock levels for your brands

• Drive sales by analysing trends forecasting and providing quarterly and seasonal plans in advance of buying season. Included are gender categories style colour type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.

• Partner with Buyers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory.

• Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations markdown needs and in-store inventory plans and models.

• On a weekly monthly and quarterly basis report on the sales and inventory results vs expectations.

• Partner with Buying team to review pre distribution 30 days after orders are placed.

• Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required. Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery ensuring pre-allocations meet store and cluster targets.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math.

• Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business.

• Understand how decisions impact financial results.

• Experience in SKU level and category level planning financial planning process

• report/modeling building.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyse large sets of data.

• Strong organizational skills ability to manage multiple projects prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate persuasively influentially and responsibly across a cross functional team.

• Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.

• Passionate about customer service.

• Self-motivated and driven to excel and succeed

• Able to problem solve and manage time effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Advanced computer skills particularly in Excel

• Ability to travel

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3-5 years Merchandise Planning Buying experience in retail (preferably within Footwear/Fashion)

• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

The pay range for this role is $90000-$105000/yr USD.

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About Skechers

Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.

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