Sr. Analyst Central Planning

2 weeks ago

Hoffman Estates, United States Claire's Full time
About the Role

The Sr. Analyst, Central Planning contributes to Claire's success by building and executing reporting and analysis needed to support the target setting, channel management and merchandise analytics for the company. This role will perform analysis that supports sales, margin, and inventory goal setting from an overarching standpoint across channels and geography. This critical leadership position is responsible for carrying out central planning capabilities, processes and standards in support of Claire's Merchandising initiatives. The scope of the position also includes building and running reporting to create easier access to data for the Planning and Merchandising teams, allowing for workstream efficiencies and deeper business analysis. The Sr. Analyst Central Planning will also assist in crafting decks to support pre-season and in-season Planning-led meetings and will present financials to Planning and Merchandising leadership. The Sr. Analyst Central Planning will work collaboratively with the Planning team, the Merchandising team and cross functional stakeholders to execute the Merchandising strategies that drive sales and value growth while meeting or exceeding financial goals.
  • Centralize and optimize reporting for Merchandise Planning that will feed key meetings such as Commercial/Trade, MPR, Line Finalization, etc.
  • Provide reporting and analytics that support annual/monthly top-side planning for Merchant Leadership, setting sales, margin, and inventory targets across the company, division, and channels.
  • Produce Planning slides for Commercial meetings
  • Provide Planning support for Board meetings
  • Provide Planning support for Field Leadership meetings
  • Handle ad hoc analysis requests as needed
  • Review weekly buys to ensure OTB compliance
  • Provide analysis that will support promotions and pricing recommendations
  • Support building out inventory management capabilities (target setting, turn goals, productivity goals, etc.)
  • Manage coordination of markdown process with Planning, Merchant, and cross functional partners
  • Support strategy alignment and coordination of company testing initiatives across Planning and Merchant teams
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum 3-5 year of merchandising, retail buying, planning experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment
  • Analytical with ability to synthesize data and draw conclusions and recommendations
  • Understanding of retail math skills and merchandise planning
  • Strong organizational, planning, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
  • Sense of urgency with demonstrated success in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Flexibility and the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)
Competencies
  • DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Takes ownership and responsibility to achieve business results. Effectively prioritizes daily assignments and plans to work accordingly. Consistently meets deadlines and expectations.
  • LEARNING ORIENTED: Actively develops self and/or others using internal/external methods for growth. Pushes self by setting challenging goals to continuously improve.
  • ENERGIZE OTHERS: Proactively motivates and inspires others and positively challenges others to be their best. Works collaboratively with other team members. Seeks opportunity to bring positive energy into the workplace.
  • CHAMPION OF CHANGE: Embraces new ways of working, has continuous improvement mindset, and inspires others.


Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

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