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Merchandise Planning ManagerCarter's Inc. • Mississauga, Peel Region, Canada
Merchandise Planning Manager

Merchandise Planning Manager

Carter's Inc. • Mississauga, Peel Region, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How you’ll make an impact

The incumbent in this position partners with the Category Management team to achieve the overall financial and strategic objectives of the organization. The Planning Manager manages the financial performance of the merchandise and optimizes assortment placement and quantification.

45%: Merchandise Financial Planning

  • Develop and execute merchandise financial plans by product classification aligned to financial targets to establish annual budgets and open-to-buy
  • In partnership with the Category Manager, establish assortment strategies (pricing, buy quantities, commodity blends) to achieve the financial plans
  • In partnership with the Category Manager, establish inventory flow which supports demand and inventory targets; align on optimal units/style
  • Validate promotional marketing plan aligns to monthly financial plan

40%: In-Season Management

  • Execute monthly/as needed re-forecast of comprehensive financial plans; re-forecast sales, margin, and inventory based on trend to identify risks/opportunities compared to plan
  • Develop and execute markdown strategies to achieve unit sales plan while maximizing margin
  • Partner with the Category Manager to provide strong in-season forecasts and develop corrective in-season actions where required
  • Conduct post-season analysis and draft monthly/quarterly hindsight recaps and strategies for the next season buys

15%: Reporting and Analysis

  • Determine sizing requirements by commodity based on pre-season performance analysis
  • Provide ad hoc business reports and analysis as needed
  • Utilize company-approved tools and processes to support planning and measurement of the business

Qualifications

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have:

  • 4+ years’ experience in Planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication/collaboration skills with ability to influence others
  • Adaptable to fast moving retail environment

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Highly adept in various systems including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Highly motivated and self-reliant
  • Experience with Planning and/or Replenishment in a retail organization

Make a career at Carter’s

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carter’s | OshKosh is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any type of accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Carter’s | OshKosh

est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et encourage tous les candidats intéressés et qualifiés à postuler. Si vous avez besoin de certaines mesures d'adaptation, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous.

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