We are seeking a Planner to join our Sleepwear Division. This role is suited for someone who is eager to develop their planning expertise while supporting the execution of key business strategies. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help analyze performance and support overall category goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a steady approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
- Ownership of end-to-end retail planning to achieve program plan success
- Responsible for executing in-season strategies (SSO’s, volume traited door selling, etc.)
- Presenting findings and business driving strategies to internal and retail partners
- Ladder planning (develop and maintain merchandise ladder plans for category)
- Pre-season proposals and hindsighting analyses on a program level
- Margin analyses (roll-back, in-season risks and opportunities)
- In-stock / Replenishment reporting
- Weekly Sales Reporting – responsible for creating, managing, and recapping
- Seasonal recaps of sell-thrus by style, size, and store and make appropriate recommendations for improvement/change.
- Analyze and suggest opportunities in both preseason and in season store level selling.
- Diligently review and manage ADS/AEX
- Create and maintain Seasonal Tracker by department to
- Production- work directly with overseas coordinators and maintain product life cycle.
- Cross Functional – partner with internal colleagues (production, imports, shipping, operations)
- Perform other duties, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as assigned by management.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- 3-5 years related Retail Planning Experience (Walmart preferred)
- Knowledge of Retailer portals (ie. Retail Link / Scintilla)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required
- Excellent customer service skills required – position will communicate directly with Walmart buying team and cross functional teams
- Ability to manage deadlines to ensure the team meets key milestones/deliverables
- Organized, self-motivated, with a problem-solving mentality
- Experience with SAP a plus
Estimated Compensation: $71,200 - $85,000 Per Year
Christine Appleton