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The Planner’s key focus is generating an assortment architecture for a given area and creating a seasonal buy plan by classification and/or item while developing seasonal product strategies based on business opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional partners to execute their vision.\nThe Associate Merchandise Planner builds financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments at the item/classification level. Provides markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and sell thru objectives and delivers in-season financial projections (OTB) and strategies identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Responsible for providing the Store Planning Team with the necessary guidance and direction to help them achieve their objectives.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESBuild financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly and item levelCreate pricing strategy by item that maximizes sales and gross profitReforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadershipCreate allocation strategies, incorporating the merchandise plan and flow strategy to meet store inventory needs.Create and plan product assortments (item, color, size) for each product categoryReview replenishment plans monthly by style/size with team to ensure optimal inventory which drive sales and turn goals.Collaborate with cross functional departments to ensure success of product strategiesOther related duties to be assigned by direct supervisorFrequent in person collaboration\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES\nBachelor’s DegreeMinimum of 1-2 years of Merchandise Planning or related financial/analytical experienceBusiness knowledge of retail, merchandising and price optimization conceptsReadily grasps numerical concepts and interprets financial information accuratelyAbility to utilize retail math skills to analyze and drive businessAdvanced excel skills necessary\nPreferred:\nKnowledge of Financial Planning Applications (ie Microstrategy, Foresight)\nAbility to successfully collaborate with internal partners\nStrong problem solving and analytical skills\nAble to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines\nStrong written communication skills\nOutstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to influence\nExhibits high standards and accountability; takes pride in accuracy\nResults-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency\n5-6 PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES\nProactivity and Drive\nExecution\nCollaborative Spirit\nJudgement\nAdopt and Embrace Change\nWhat you get:\nIf eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. 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