We are hiring a Merchandise Planning Associate to join a top entertainment company in Kissimmee, FL. This freelance position will run for 12 months with potential to extend and will be hybrid in office Monday - Thursday, Friday remote.
Responsibilities: - Support Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels. Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders.
- Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance.
- Support leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability.
- Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately.
- Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies
- Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes.
- Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans.
- See opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes.
- Assist Planner and/or Planning Manager with special projects, as needed.
- Support leader to achieve all financial objectives.
- Understand and apply all tools to analyze business performance.
- ??????? Walk stores regularly.
Required Qualifications: - Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail are essential
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High level of attention to detail; proactive with strong follow-through skills.
- Proven strong organizational skills & time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to problem solve and meet adventurous deadlines.
- High motivation and willingness to learn
??????If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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