Merchandise Planner
Company: Crate&Barrel
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern
home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store
and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve
together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by
a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver
high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed,
responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's
homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to
the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today,
our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is
still unfolding.
We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a
driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a
Merchandise Planner.
The Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial
forecasts for a segment of the business. The goal is to maximize
company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the
Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and
implementing thoughtful inventory strategies that promote
profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.
A day in the life as a Planner...
Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product category including
new product buys, reorders and end-of-life markdowns
Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and
company targets
In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory
at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business
climate
Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will
optimize sales and gross margin
Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence
future purchases and assortment strategies
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation,
Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable
successful business strategies and flawless execution
Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and
cross-functional need
Work with Merchant partner to develop promotional strategies to
maximize profitability
Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines,
coding, hunt paths and product lead-times
What you'll bring to the table...
Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and
analysis
Lead or support a collaborative work environment within the
Merchandising Department focused on distinctive products and an
engaged customer experience
Strong communication skills within team and department; work
consistency and accuracy
Aptitude for spreadsheet and planning tools
Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
3+ years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or
equivalent experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline
process design, and promotional strategies
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel
and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is
deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process,
or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to
speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The
Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered
for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed,
sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental,
veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any
other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company
will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance
with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Keywords: Crate&Barrel, Chicago , Merchandise Planner, Other , Northbrook, Illinois
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