The Associate Planner will play a key role in developing financial plans and monitoring the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit for the Full Price Licensee categories. The Associate Planner will work closely with the buying team to manage the open-to-buy, analyze seasonal merchandise assortments, and develop merchandising strategies. You have strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills, are curious, collaborative and an effective communicator that thrives in a rapidly changing environment.
What You'll Do:
Initiate analysis and develop financial strategy for a retail business across multiple classifications and channels (full price stores and ecommerce).
Create seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans and forecasts for sales, inventory, markdowns and gross margin. Monitor performance and partner with buying team to develop merchandise strategies to achieve plans.
Initiate and develop actionable analysis to recap business by classification and subclass in order to partner with buying team to create strategies to drive sales and achieve gross margin profitability.
Manage and update monthly open-to-buy.
Recommend buys based on thorough analysis of retail business prior to each market to achieve increased sales, profitability and sell-thru % by class and department.
Build relationships with external vendors as well as internal licensee teams to develop product and inventory strategies to achieve OTB Plans.
Work with buying team and stores to analyze business by door to maximize sales and stock opportunities. Monitor flow of initial assortments as well as reorders to stores by classification and by style.
Aid in allocation strategies to increase productivity and manage omni-inventory.
You'll Need to Have:
3+ years' experience in Retail Planning, Store Planning and/or Allocation
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Excel Skills
Advanced Retail Math
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
We'd Love to See:
Multi-channel planning experience
Licensee product experience
Perks:
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
Summer Fridays
Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
Cross-brand Discount
Exclusive Employee Sales
Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
401k Match
Paid Parental Leave
Thrive Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
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