The Retail Planner drives sales through a consistent focus on studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance, and providing analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory. Critical functions include tracking performance of existing products and assisting in the determination of next steps; developing in-season forecasts and future merchandise plans; maintaining OTB; and ensuring the merchandise financial targets are met (e.g. revenue, units, AUR, margin).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Manage the OTB sales and inventory at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Communicate to the merchandising team the OTB plan updates and receipt plans. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the right schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.Re-forecast sales bi-monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting, and providing quarterly and seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class and skus 9 months in advance of buying season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis.Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory.  Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancellations, markdown needs, and in store inventory plans and models.On a monthly and quarterly basis, report on the sales and inventory results to plan and LY.Partner with merchandising and store planning to review pre distribution 30 days after orders are placed. Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required. Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery. Ensure pre-allocations meet store/cluster targets.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math. Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.Ability to travel 0-10% of time.Passionate about customer service.Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.Problem solvingTime ManagementStrong interpersonal skillsSelf-motivatedPersistent

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2- 4 years Merchandise Planning, Buying experience in retail – preferably within Apparel and AccessoriesBachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experienceAdvanced computer skills (Excel – pivot tables/v-lookups/etc., Word, Internet) 

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.