Merchandise Planner - The Judge Group, LLC : Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, and update the RPL model to ensure the correct quantity of products are at the right locations at the right times, in collaboration with the Merch Planner.
• Understand trends and adjust models accordingly.
• Execute and input replenishment purchase orders, and follow up with the shipping department on open orders.
• Reforecast sales at the SKU/location level to determine appropriate minimums and maximums.
• Handle over 5000 SKUs in a multi-faceted environment.
• Manage the sales-to-stock ratio by location.
• Support inventory requests from retail partners using a bottoms-up approach.
• Create and maintain sales and inventory reports, and forecast item and production needs based on sales data.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize stock levels and drive profitable sales.
• Maintain account recaps and generate analyses for internal review.
• Prepare recaps and analyses for presentation at sales meetings with retail partners.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning or a similar role.
• Extensive experience in SKU planning.
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of retail merchandise planning.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• BA or BS degree preferred, with excellent Excel skills.
• Previous experience in fine jewelry or other luxury goods is a plus.