Head of Merchandise Planning

The Head of Merchandise Planning will be key partner to the Global Merchandising and regional commercial channels to understand and address product opportunities and challenges. They will be responsible for continuing to strategically drive the growth of the business. They will support with the development and execution of product plans, analyze sku productivity, perform in season/post season hindsight reporting across channels by collaborating effectively with cross functional partners.

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Responsibilities:Develop to-down and bottom-up financial targets and provide planning guidance for all projections and buys to ensure proper penetration by product category and mixEngage Global Team and regional channels’ buying/planning/sales teams to develop strategies, identify opportunities, and address regional needs and voids in assortment and buysMonitor actuals against projections to understand business results and share insights on variancesIdentify product and delivery flow wins/risks and cross-channel opportunities to drive assortment strategiesProvide both qualitative and quantitative analysis drawing insights to affect future product lineDrive weekly business discussions with Global and Regional Teams to analyze the business, digger deeper into selling trendsAccountable for NORAM stock position and optimizationManage, train and develop Merchandise Planning Team
Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or other related field5+ years of experience in a Retail or Wholesale environment, including time as a Planner, Buyer or Retail AnalystDemonstrated retail math and business acumen, including elements of mark up margin planning, selling and inventory productivityExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills including presenting complex material in an organized mannerAdvanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 - $170,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Golden Goose offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team. xzbcwsv
We are an equal opportunity employer and passionately believe that our strength lies in people youniqueness. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspective because people are at the heart of everything we do.