eCommerce Merchandise Planner - Billabong/RVCA

Company: Boardriders, Inc
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Boardriders, Inc., is the world's leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company's apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company's Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company's products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company-owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e- commerce channels. "Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans" SUMMARY: Planner will initiate analysis and develop financial strategy for a rapidly growing ecomm business. The Planner will play a key role in creating reports/recaps of the business, developing financial plans and monitoring the performance of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit. He or she will work closely with the planning manager and buying team to manage the open-to-buy and analyze seasonal merchandise assortments. Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment are a must. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years' experience in Merchandise Planning. RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-Season: Create seasonal, monthly and weekly plans and forecasts for sales, inventory, markdowns and gross margin. Monitor performance and partner with buying team to develop financial strategies to achieve plans.Quantify opportunity and risk of product plans as it relates to trend and financial metrics including mark-up, retail price, cost, margin dollars and rate.Partner with merchants and planning manager to develop Pre-Season Sales, Margin and Inventory Plans by brand and category level, and merchandise plan mix preseason and in season/speed to marketIn-Season: Communicate monthly Open-to-Buy forecasts & supporting action plans to Management and Cross Functional teamsWork with merchants to determine and manage exit strategies recommending items for clearance and controlling aged inventoryMaintain ladder plans to ensure never out of stock categories/franchises

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