Merchandise Planner, Men's Gilt Groupe
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Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to men?s and women?s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70%? off retail.? Each sale lasts 36 hours and features hand-selected styles from a single designer. It was founded by an experienced team with proven track records at successful luxury fashion companies.? Gilt Groupe is a fully funded company and is currently based in the midtown east neighborhood in New York City.?
Responsibilities:
Forecasting Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory vs.? Plan by Department and by Brand/?Sale
Managing Open-to-Buy by division by department to align inventory with sales expectations
Developing Pre-Season annual, quarterly, and monthly Sales, Margin and Inventory Plans by division by department
Work closely with Buying to establish a concise and executable merchandise plan mix
Make recommendations and execute markdowns with merchandise team
Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance and product
Support the development, implementation, and execution of new business processes and technology
Qualifications:
2+years in a merchandise planning role; management experience a plus
Self-starter, strategic thinker, ambitious in nature, good with people
Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical skills
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and recognize and react to changing work demands
Proven ability to manage projects independently and to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
Excellent English communication skills ? verbal and written
Excellent time management/? project skills
Comfortable and confident in making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner
Goal-oriented with strong ability to stay focused
Strong understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability
| Location: |
33 West 19th Street
Suite 313
New York, NY 10011
United States
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