What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Mashburn, LLC?
WHAT IS THE BRAND?
Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a singular passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally-recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. We want to be the world's go-to lifestyle shop - a place that embodies service and style, accessibility and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...
WHAT IS THE JOB?
The Planner works with the Mashburn planning and merchandising teams by conducting sales and inventory planning, receipt management, and ad hoc reporting by classification and season. This position is dynamic and fast-paced and requires forging trusted cross-functional partnerships. This position reports to the Director of Planning and is a full-time, exempt role based in Atlanta.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Develop men's and women's sales forecasts and inventory plans to ensure optimal stock levels and maximize profitability
- Drive and execute monthly OTB planning with receipt management by category
- Generate and analyze reports on sales, inventory levels, and other key metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with merchandising, buying, and allocation teams to optimize product assortment, placement, and sell through strategies
- Become a super user of internal planning systems
- Achieve annual DTC sales plans
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS?
- 2-3 years of retail planning experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners
- Can effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
- Is a motivated, resourceful problem-solver and team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Approaches situations with positivity, flexibility, and creativity, even under pressure with tight deadlines
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit & enthusiasm for growing with Mashburn
- Reflects our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Humble, Hard Work, Nimble and Hospitable
This position is onsite at our Atlanta, GA headquarters.
Compensation will be based on relevant experience and required skills for the role.