Description

Kalan is a third-generation owned consumer products company that has been bringing fun and trendy products to the marketplace for over 50 years! Come work for a company where you can be heard and be yourself! Nestled right outside Philadelphia, our business is “Making People Smile.” We don't just make products that people enjoy, we also make sure our employees enjoy the work they do. We have a come as you are dress policy and understand that life sometimes happens. We promote a work/life balance with summer Fridays and flexible schedules, have an accessible management staff that will listen to any idea, and have a fun committee that’s committed to making sure we are all enjoying the ride. Come join our family!

The Merchandise Planner is responsible for maximizing sales and profit by developing sound merchandise and assortment plans that support the company's goals. Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage the assortment plan of purchased products for key accounts to deliver financial targets of the business.
• Collaborate with inventory planning, sales, and product development teams and make recommendations for re-orders and new development based on sales and trends to meet overall sales and inventory goals.
• Take ownership of product assortment plans. Create monthly and seasonal product plans that map out the replacement of existing products with new products to maximize the business while considering inventory on hand and on order as well as underperforming items.
• Create and maintain planograms for key accounts that maximize space, productivity, and visual appeal.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient inventory is available to support merchandise plans.
• Analyze reports and data to identify trends and opportunities in the business.
• Run style out meetings for key accounts; present key takeaways and facilitate cross-functional team discussions on future product development to grow and maximize categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in merchandising, allocation, and/or inventory planning in retail or wholesale environment.
• Must possess strong math and computer skills; experience with inventory/ERP software required
• Strong analytical skills; able to identify trends, patterns, and root causes
• Strong communication skills
• Able to multi-task, detail oriented, and work under tight deadlines