Associate Planner

Crate & Barrel • Chicago, IL • 1d ago

The Associate Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their segment of the business. This role supposts the goal of maximizing company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory and merchandise strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as an Associate Planner...

Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns

Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets

In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend, strategy or business climate

Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin

Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies

Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution

Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs

Foster a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive product and an engaged customer experience

Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times

What you'll bring to the table...

Strong financial acumen and experience analyzing data

Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools

Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

2+ years of experience in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent area

Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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