Associate Planner

Summary

Join Fashion Nova as an Associate Planner and support the Merchandise Planning Team in maximizing financial plans while respecting category and brand objectives. Anticipate potential problems, generate ideas, and partner with operational and analytical divisions to achieve objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience as in Planning within a Retail or eCommerce environment - eCommerce experience preferred
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Highly analytical way of thinking, strong numerical|retail math skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• BA|BS degree in Business or Finance strongly preferred, or equivalent work experience
• English, additional language(s) an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandise Planning Team in building dashboards to forecast and to define the new KPIs (BUY, SALES, INVENTORY, MARGIN, AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE, AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICE, AVERAGE COST)
• Work closely with other departments to align on seasonal strategy with a direct impact on sales and margin
• Provide weekly reporting on sales and margin for decision making and assortment |pricing improvements
• Build strong relationship with cross-functional buying teams and review frequently their investment versus the plan
• Follow-up samples evolution for financial purpose
• Support the Merchandise Planning Team in sharing sales forecast
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis to support the CMO as required
• Initiate|participate to business development projects
• Build clear presentations which include financial information and business strategies while delivering a clear message

Benefits

• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts!