Associate Merchandise Planner

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Company Background:

Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to high-end fashion and luxury brands at highly discounted prices. The company currently works with a roster of nearly 400 up-and-coming and established brands in the women's, men's, children's, beauty, and home fashion categories.

Gilt Groupe was founded by an experienced team with proven track records at successful luxury fashion companies. Gilt Groupe is a fully funded company and is currently based in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood in New York City.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to support a growing, dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with a Merchandising division to help identify risks and business opportunities through sales analysis, gross profit, and inventory turnover.

Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

  • Forecast Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory vs. Plan by department and by brand/sale
  • Support Open-to-Buy by division and by department to align inventory with sales expectations
  • Create and maintain pre-season, annual, quarterly, and monthly Sales, Margin and Inventory Plans by division and by department
  • Work in conjunction with our Buyers to establish a concise and executable merchandise plan mix
  • Make recommendations and execute markdowns with Merchandising team
  • Own validity and interpretation of Business Reports on a Weekly/Monthly basis
  • Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance and product attributes
  • Support the development, implementation, and execution of new business processes and technology
  • Assist with other projects as needed

Requirements:

  • 2+ years in a Merchandise Planning role
  • Self-starter, strategic thinker, ambitious in nature, personable
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and recognize and react to changing work demands
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Excellent time management/project skills
  • Confident in making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner
  • Goal-orientated with strong ability to stay focused
  • Strong understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability

If interested, please send your resume to careers@gilt.com