Business Planning Analyst Jobs

JOB TITLE

Business Planning Analyst

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

LOCATION

New York, NY

About Us:

ETRO is a fashion house that has defined Italian style around the world since 1968. From research into textiles and attention to detail, ETRO creates luxury clothing and accessories for men and women, where passion for travel and sartorial tradition are the key concepts of every collection.

Position Overview:

The Business Analyst will bring data-driven insight to help shape the multi-channel strategy for the North American Business. Working directly with the Executive Team. This person will be the liaison between the North American Business teams in Retail, Outlet, EE-commerce, and Wholesale Channels and Headquarters in Italy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide additional analytical support with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Introduce Open to Buy Planning to translate financial targets into a Monthly Flow of Sales and Inventory specific to each Channel. Utilize as a reporting mechanism on a Monthly basis to understand the performance to Plan and Comp historical time periods, and all contributing KPI metrics.
• Conduct Hindsight and End-of-Season analysis for Sell-In (Showroom) and Sell-Out (End-Consumer), identifying opportunities in assortment expansion/editing, performance based on product-related attributes, and distribution strategies within each Channel.
• Introduce Key Item Planning to maintain ideal model stock in Core/Carryover items associated with future projected production.
• Build out a database for storing Sales and Inventory for each Channel. Bring a unique perspective and discipline to Weekly, Monthly and In-Season reporting.
• Develop a process of codification and attribution of products and create consistency within this area to be used for all product-related references and summaries.

Qualifications:

• Experienced in using PowerPoint to deliver a clear narrative and point of view, with emphasis on content, format, and visual presentation.
• Knowledgeable of Seasonal Planning and Allocations
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through to resolve any outstanding issue
• 3+ years in a product-specific analytical role, ideally within Planning/Allocation and a Multi-Channel scope.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong management experience, analytical skills, process management or six sigma experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of WMS (Waterfall & AS-400)
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential
• Highly proficient with using Excel to organize data in multiple formats, and building smart templates with advanced formulas to semi-automate the refresh of data for reoccurring reports.
• Astute at prompting good qualitative feedback from various teams, and raising noteworthy points and probing questions as related to quantitative data points.
• Proven track record of tying performance to specific action points, and following through on the execution of strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization. Bi-lingual Italian is a plus!

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].