Merchandise Planner, Women's Retail Swim, Outerwear, & Layers

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Merchandise Planner, Women's Retail Swim, Outerwear, & LayersFull-timeWorkplace Type: OnsiteDepartment: HQ - Planning & Allocation Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 96000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionVuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.Job DescriptionThe Merchandise Planner has the ability to influence both peers and leaders. Merchandise Planners are accountable for analysis of in-season business and the development of future financial strategies that support financial goals. Through their analysis and development of financial strategies, they will collaborate with Merchandising, Production and Inventory & Allocation.   What you'll get to do:Partner with merchants and planning leadership on strategy, building targets, KPIs, mark down strategy, optimizing sell through and forward planning  Drives and owns the Pre-Season Planning - Connecting statistical analysis, assortment architecture, and merchant vision into a pre-season view of a merchandise plan.   Seasonal Planning - Develop seasonal architecture aligned with Brand strategies and calendars; incorporate distortions, targets, and relationships of regular to promotion sales sensitivities and demand.   Develop weekly sales, markdowns and receipt plans at the style level based on both trend and historical performance.   Inventory Management - Manage monthly receipts to approved levels by analyzing buys and focus on optimal inventory turn, while taking into consideration the varying seasonal sales curves and receipt flow to facilitate new product launch set-up.   Conduct hindsight of merchandise/planning strategy to inform future planning and execution activities.   Analyze business performance and make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability, and inventory and mitigate risk   Support creation of financial decks with commentary for key business meetings   Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings to conclusions with improved communication and influence.  QualificationsWho you are:Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, business, or supply chain or equivalent years of experience preferred. 2+ years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning and / or production planning experience.   Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Excel and/or related planning, finance, or analytical systems.   Great business influence skills. Role is highly influential and requires input from various teams to be successful.   Proven ability to meet deadlines, grow performance capabilities, and handle shifting priorities - able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.   Able to identify and influence critical stakeholders, proactively problem solve, and recommend solutions.   Extremely strong communication and presentation skills concisely presents complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to a variety of audiences.   Additional InformationOur investment in you:At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: Health Insurance Savings and Retirement Plan  Employee Assistance Program Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks Paid Time Off  Wellness & Fitness benefits  The salary range for this role is $75,000 per year - $96,000 per year. Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for...