6987 Planner jobs in Boston,MA

Senior Merchandising Planner
Strong excel skills
Office 5 days a week
Contract; 5-6 month
Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday
Pay: $35-$40/hour
Manage category open-to-buys (OTB) for brick and mortar stores and e-commerce
Lead formal OTB meetings once a month with Buying Team
Partner with Buying Team for in season management of sales and inventory including promotion planning and analysis, markdown proposals, and exit strategies
Standardize ad-hoc report creation and modifications for DTC team
Meet with the Buying Team on a regular basis to review assortments for upcoming buys
Meet with Marketplace and Demand Generation teams regularly to provide input on pricing, promotion, assortments, and inventory
Responsible for creating and maintaining pre-season financial plans as it relates to merchandise management including sales, inventory, markdowns, margins and turns for all channels
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Abides by all federal, state and local laws
Strong analytical skills and an expert level of knowledge of retail KPI's and retail math
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to present plans and results to senior management in a concise and professional manner
Self-driven and capable of problem solving independently and with cross functional teams
Knowledge of resource allocation, planning, and assortment strategies to increase gross margins
Experience with systems similar to SAP, BI systems, StoreForce and Teamwork preferred
Thorough knowledge of, and passion for, athletic industry trends is a benefit
Understanding multiple brands and their current strategies
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan