What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Planner position at BCI Brands?
Our Company: Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women’s fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.
Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women’s empowerment through fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage weekly reporting and provide key business insights based on data analysis and selling trends
- Identify areas of risk and recommend actionable items to mitigate go forward liabilities
- Forecast and manage inventory levels on core programs to support sales targets and productivity goals
- Leverage hindsight reporting to identify potential comp categories and areas of opportunities based on historical performance
- Think strategically using data driven results to identify opportunities for margin improvement, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.
- Update weekly selling reports and distribute to management and corresponding sales teams for review
- Identify productive vs. underperforming categories through analyzing weekly sell thru rates and sales to stock ratios
- Prepare hindsight reporting tools for cross functional partners to use for pre-market planning
- Oversee our replenishment programs by ensuring sales are aligned to inventory levels and minimizing excess liabilities
- Summarize post market purchases ensuring target penetrations are met by classification and are aligned to receipt plans
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of prior planning experience
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of retail math and key performance metrics
- Proficient in Excel including knowledge of Pivot Tables, Vlookup/Hlookup/Xlookup, Sumifs/Countifs, Index-Match
- Experience working with ERP systems to support merchandising, inventory forecasting, and financial planning
- Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
- Excellent organizational and multi-talking skills adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
The salary range for this full-time role is dependent upon background and experience between $85,000 -$140,000.
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Program
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Training & Development
- Growth Opportunities!
BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.