<p>Our people define our company. AM 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.</p> <p>We have an immediate opening for an energetic, passionate & experienced Full Time Professional to join our Planning and Allocation team as a Merchandise Planner.</p> <p>This 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.</p> <p>Job Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, or similar required.</p> </li><li> <p>2+ years business experience with progressive responsibility in merchandising experience that includes planning, buying or inventory management experience is required</p> </li><li> <p>Planner Level: 2+ yrs experience</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interpersonal, written & verbal skills and ability to operate as a business partner across multiple functions is required.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent attention to detail and quality of work.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial and general business acumen, cost/benefit analysis and inventory life cycle knowledge are essential.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong working knowledge of Excel and BI reporting systems as a majority of the daily work will be done using these tools.</p> </li><li> <p>Solid experience in leading and team building skills, including mentoring, training, and development by providing on-going coaching.</p> </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for translating Financial Targets and Product Strategies into product level Sales, GM, and Inventory targets by Brand and Channel. </li><li>Plan and Track Key Metrics (KPI's) by Brand and Channel. </li><li>Support Merchandising with the architecture of the Product Assortment Strategy, breadth and depth and product category requirements </li><li>Completes productivity analysis by Style to support the Merchant Buy Decisions. </li><li>Responsible to Hindsight the Business - determine what worked and what did not work and why. Make recommendations to Drive sales and improve GM. </li><li>Manage with Planning Teams and Merchandising Formalized Test Process. </li><li>Manages 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. </li><li>Support Merchandising with Sales and GM analysis by style as part of the Buy Process to ensure overall product targets are achieved. </li><li>Analyzes the business and identifies risks and opportunities with the Brand and Channel level forecasts. Make recommendations to insure plans are achieved. </li><li>Manage Sales and Inventory to plan </li><li>Develops and Analyzes standard product level reporting highlighting performance against Sales, GM and Inventory Targets. </li><li>Works with Merchandising and Supply Chain to support Pre-Season Style Planning for capacity and raw materials procurement. </li><li>Support Retail Pricing Decisions both Initial Price and recommended Clearance Pricing to insure Sales and GM targets are achieved. </li><li>Responsible for translating Financial Targets and Product Strategies into product level Sales, GM, and Inventory targets by Brand and Channel. </li><li>Works with Merch Planning Team, Merchandising & Store Planners on liquidation strategies for aged, discontinued and overstocked inventory. </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>The 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.</p> <p>This position is not eligible for relocation. Local Candidates only. Please include salary requirements.</p> <p>G-III Retail Group is a division of the G-III Apparel Group.</p> <p>Being 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!</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>G-III Retail Groups family of retail stores include: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, G.H. Bass & Co., Andrew Marc & Wilsons Leather</p>