Associate Planner, Brand Building

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development and execution of merchandise plans (weekly, monthly, annual) and inventory strategies for all brands under portfolio
• Establish and maintain credible partnerships with external brands, share monthly projections, advocate for what’s best for the business, and engage in critical negotiations while providing clear financial justifications for decisions
• Partner with internal merchants to grow and drive the business. Analyze market trends, historical data and customer/sales insights to drive the business
• Partner with FPA to provide insights into changes (margins, receipts) that impact overall financial performance and ensure decisions are made with a thorough understanding of the impact on the bottom line
• Collaborate with Inventory Analysts, communicate inventory strategies and direction to maintain healthy inventory levels and manage towards turn and EOH goals
• Develop and analyze sales, inventory and ad-hoc reports
• Identify and communicate opportunities and risks on overall business performance
• Participate in and/or lead category, functional or enterprise initiatives

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional, relevant experience in merchandise planning, supply chain, finance and/or inventory
• Experience working with high growth brands and strategic insights on planning and inventory strategies that help optimize their success
• Ability to provide detailed bottoms up plans and work directly with brand partners to drive the business
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Financial and analytical aptitude and a deep understanding of financial metrics (sales, margin, turn, receipt planning)
• Interacts professionally with internal and external stakeholders, utilizes critical thinking and data influential skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong listening skills
• Ability to make well-informed decisions through the evaluation of large quantities of data, discovery of trends and development of actionable insights
• Ability to comprehend complex issues and approach situations in a logical and structured manner
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and multi-tasking ability
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of SAP or JDA a plus
• Ability to embrace/maneuver change with a positive attitude
• Learns continuously from planners and senior planners, asks questions openly, shares insights
• Mindset that emphasizes teamwork

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of SAP or JDA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Pay range from $66,200 to $116,900 per year with potential for additional compensation through bonus plan
• Additional information about benefits available at https://learn.bswift.com/ulta