Merchandise Planner

Job Title: Merchandise Planner
Location: Reynoldsburg, OH
Work Model: Remote
Compensation: $65-75k per year

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for setting up processes to support EU digital and store growth for all categories. He/she will work with their leader to provide crucial in-depth sales & inventory analysis, as well as recommendations to the international team, to maximize sales and profitability for Client Global and its Franchise Partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Merchandise Planning
· Manage sales plans and inventory levels for EU digital channel.
· Partner with Client Global Digital (VSGD) team to understand market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals.
· Analyze and drive business performance/trends to ensure assortment maximizes growth potential, incorporating assortment planning and tiering analysis.
· Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee (MPC) meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple D.C.s and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends
· Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals, product launch cadence, and markdown strategy.
· Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information is flowing from the international merchant assortment tool (MAT) and the Digital Active Date (DAD) tool.
· Ensure that international exclusives are flowing thru the domestic product development process (PDP) and that all attributes are getting populated for vs.com/eu and or franchise data handoff
· Develop rapport with cross-functional teams and build credibility through effective communication.
· Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.

Inventory Management
· Manage merchandise inventory levels in the EU DC and ensure accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with Merchandise Planners, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts.
· Continually monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end of season mark-out-of-stock.
· Align client inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of Client Global inventory management process.
· Partner with Logistics and UPS to provide EU DC volume projections.

WHAT’S NEEDED
· 3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics
· High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access
· Excellent statistical/quantitative analysis skills
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels
· Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
· Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment of teamwork among associates
· International experience a plus


· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k)
· Other standard benefits as applicable

ABOUT UNICON
UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.