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G-III Retail Group associates are smart, ambitious, engaging & fun people, who strive for excellence in everything they do. Working here requires commitment, innovation & flexibility. The entrepreneurial drive of our associates is at the heart of our quest to improve & innovate.\nWe have an immediate opening for an energetic, passionate & experienced Full Time Professional to join our Planning and Allocationteam as aMerchandise Planner.\nThis position will partner with the Buyer and Supervisor to support company goals and objectives for the planning function. The Planner has a direct, high impact on sales, gross margin and inventory dollars for their area of responsibility.\nJob Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, or similar required.\n2+ years business experience with progressive responsibility in merchandising experience that includes planning, buying or inventory management experience is requiredPlanner Level: 2+ yrs experience\n\nStrong interpersonal, written & verbal skills and ability to operate as a business partner across multiple functions is required.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data.\nExcellent attention to detail and quality of work.\nFinancial and general business acumen, cost/benefit analysis and inventory life cycle knowledge are essential.\nStrong working knowledge of Excel and BI reporting systems as a majority of the daily work will be done using these tools.\nSolid experience in leading and team building skills, including mentoring, training, and development by providing on-going coaching.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for translating Financial Targets and Product Strategies into product level Sales, GM, and Inventory targets by Brand and Channel.\nPlan and Track Key Metrics (KPI's) by Brand and Channel.\nSupport Merchandising with the architecture of the Product Assortment Strategy, breadth and depth and product category requirements\nCompletes productivity analysis by Style to support the Merchant Buy Decisions.\nResponsible to Hindsight the Business - determine what worked and what did not work and why. Make recommendations to Drive sales and improve GM.\nManage with Planning Teams and Merchandising Formalized Test Process.\nManages and facilitates monthly Sales, GM, and Inventory plan and forecast process. Provides Finance with monthly forecasts by Brand and Channel and Product to complete P&L and Balance sheet.\nSupport Merchandising with Sales and GM analysis by style as part of the Buy Process to ensure overall product targets are achieved.\nAnalyzes the business and identifies risks and opportunities with the Brand and Channel level forecasts. Make recommendations to insure plans are achieved.\nManage Sales and Inventory to plan\nDevelops and Analyzes standard product level reporting highlighting performance against Sales, GM and Inventory Targets.\nWorks with Merchandising and Supply Chain to support Pre-Season Style Planning for capacity and raw materials procurement.\nSupport Retail Pricing Decisions both Initial Price and recommended Clearance Pricing to insure Sales and GM targets are achieved.\nResponsible for translating Financial Targets and Product Strategies into product level Sales, GM, and Inventory targets by Brand and Channel.\nWorks with Merch Planning Team, Merchandising & Store Planners on liquidation strategies for aged, discontinued and overstocked inventory.\nOther Information:\nThe pay range for this position is: $80k - $90k per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.\nThis position is not eligible for relocation. Local Candidates only. Please include salary requirements. \nG-III Retail Group is a division of the G-III Apparel Group.\nBeing successful at G-III Retail Group means putting the best ideas to work, taking action and following through. You will be challenged by smart, committed co-workers and pushed to be your best. This is a place where your individual talents and creativity make a difference. We are a dynamic company that provides competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k, life, disability and more!\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nG-III Retail Groups family of retail stores include: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, G.H. 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