Merchandise Planner, Beauty - International
By Victoria’s Secret & Co. At Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Align partner inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Victoria’s Secret inventory management process.
Executes key planning processes related to buys and in season management (PO's, partner allocations, etc.).
3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics.
Partner with cross functional teams (Merchandising, Allocation, Commercial Managers, Operations, etc.) to achieve both financial and merchandising objectives.
Manage merchandise inventory levels by market through collaboration with cross functional teams.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Merchandise Planner, Beauty - International
By Victoria’s Secret & Co. At Columbus, OH, United States
Align partner inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Victoria’s Secret inventory management process.
Executes key planning processes related to buys and in season management (PO's, partner allocations, etc.).
3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics.
Partner with cross functional teams (Merchandising, Allocation, Commercial Managers, Operations, etc.) to achieve both financial and merchandising objectives.
Manage merchandise inventory levels by market through collaboration with cross functional teams.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Are you a motivated, organized individual looking to join a fast-paced team? We are looking for a Junior Merchandise Planner to join our team and help us create and execute successful product strategies. If you have a passion for fashion and a knack for planning, this could be the perfect job for you!

Overview:

A Junior Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing and executing merchandise plans that maximize sales and profitability. They work closely with buyers and other stakeholders to ensure that the merchandise assortment is aligned with the company’s goals and objectives. They analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities, and develop strategies to capitalize on them. They also monitor inventory levels and ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time.

How To Become an Junior Merchandise Planner:

To become a Junior Merchandise Planner, you should have a bachelor’s degree in business, retail, or a related field. You should also have experience in retail, merchandising, or a related field. Additionally, you should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Junior Merchandise Planner Skills:

• Analytical Skills: Junior Merchandise Planners must be able to analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Junior Merchandise Planners must be able to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Communication Skills: Junior Merchandise Planners must be able to communicate effectively with buyers and other stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Junior Merchandise Planners must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.

What is Junior Merchandise Planner Knowledge?

• Knowledge of retail and merchandising
• Knowledge of sales data analysis
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Knowledge of product assortment
• Knowledge of pricing strategies

What is Junior Merchandise Planner Responsibilities?

• Develop and execute merchandise plans that maximize sales and profitability
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities
• Develop strategies to capitalize on trends and opportunities
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Collaborate with buyers and other stakeholders to ensure that the merchandise assortment is aligned with the company’s goals and objectives
• Monitor and adjust pricing strategies

What is Junior Merchandise Planner Experience?

• Experience in retail, merchandising, or a related field
• Experience in sales data analysis
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in product assortment
• Experience in pricing strategies

What is Junior Merchandise Planner Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Junior Merchandise Planner Educations:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail, or a related field
• Courses in sales data analysis, inventory management, product assortment, and pricing strategies

Tools:

• Sales data analysis software
• Inventory management software
• Product assortment software
• Pricing strategies software

Good Tips:

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments
• Develop relationships with buyers and other stakeholders
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions
• Monitor and adjust pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives

Common Interview Questions:

• What experience do you have in retail and merchandising?
• How do you analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities?
• How do you ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time?
• How do you collaborate with buyers and other stakeholders?
• How do you monitor and adjust pricing strategies?