Merchandise Planning Associate

4 days ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States American Eagle Outfitters Full time
Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Associate Merchandise Planner

REPORTS TO: Senior Merchandise Planner/Planning Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Planner plays a crucial role in driving business growth by developing and maintaining sales and margin plans that align with financial targets. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of pre-season plans across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Work closely with the Planner/Senior Planner and Omni-Merchants to review in-season product trends and revise plans accordingly.
  • Partner with the Planner/Senior Planner to present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Inventory Planning executives.
  • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities, and review business performance trends.
  • Develop item plans as required within their department.
  • Understand and forecast the effects of markdowns on item sales rates and category/department profitability.
  • Participate in all meetings involving the Merchandise Planning department.
  • Provide fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of Omni-Planning tools and execute building plans at an item level that support top-level goals.
  • Enhance knowledge of data resources available and become familiar with the merchandise for which they are developing plans.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • 2+ years of previous merchandise planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment, or previous retail buying experience.
  • Retail math knowledge preferred.
  • Product knowledge of apparel and related merchandise.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

About Us:

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved, and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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