INVENTORY PLANNER

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products. POSITION SUMMARY:The Merchandise Planner is responsible for planning and managing assigned departments through an entire lifecycle. This includes creating pre-season plans, quarterly investment review and in-season business management. This position will forecast sales, markdowns, and inventory levels on a regular basis to optimize sales, margin and return on investment. Identify risks and opportunities to the business and develop action plans in partnership with their merchandising partner. Develop meaningful historical sales recaps in order to make more sound decisions on future seasons.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Create seasonal sales, inventory, and profit plans for assigned departmentsDevelop and present quarterly investment strategy at item and color level in partnership with Merchandising and aligned with strategic objectives of the brandOwn open to buy process for assigned departments, projecting business results and developing action items to maximize the businessAnalyze weekly sales, margin and inventory based on current trends. Manage appropriate in-stock positions of key products and action slow-sellers with markdown planProject for capacity and raw materials production in replenishment itemsMentor, train and develop junior members of the team. Potential for direct report of planning analystAnalyze size selling and implement appropriate recommendationsRun and analyze reports in order to react to current business trends as well as anticipate future business trendsIdentify and communicate opportunities and risks in the current plan based on factual dataBuild a relationship with cross-functional team to meet deliverables in an efficient mannerCreate Reports that will simplify decision making for the brand using sound and consistent approachBecome a power user of internal assortment planning tool and sales reporting toolResponsible for execution of purchase orders and markdownsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree5 years of retail buying, planning or financial experienceStrong proficiency of Excel; strong command of retail math concepts and applicationsHighly motivated and results oriented; sense of ownership and intellectual curiosityAbility to build and maintain strong working relationshipsAbility to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-moving and evolving environmentDemonstrated ability to problem-solve and think critically Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management/project skillsTableau experience a plusWHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)Employer HSA Contribution401K MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramHybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)Business Casual AttireWellness Initiatives30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of BrandsEmployee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and MoreGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramPromote From Within CultureCommitment to Being an Equal Opportunity EmployerLife Insurance BenefitsInternal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands’ associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000