Sr Business Planner

Company Overview

This fashion and lifestyle apparel company represents a diverse portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands. With over 40 brands in its portfolio, the organization owns and licenses trademarks across various categories including swimwear and golf apparel. It operates with a strong emphasis on creativity, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Impactful Planning Role: Planners play a key role in driving business outcomes through strategic thinking and execution.
• Culture of Meritocracy: The company values performance and rewards employees based on merit, with annual reviews and consistent recognition even during challenging market conditions.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear advancement paths exist, with examples of rapid promotions for high-performing individuals.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Employees are encouraged to explore different areas of the business to broaden their experience.
• Agile Decision-Making: As a privately held company, decisions are made quickly, requiring employees to be adaptable and responsive.
• Fashion-Forward Environment: Headquartered in South Florida, the company offers a unique opportunity to work in a creative, style-driven industry.

Position Overview

The Senior Business Planner supports financial planning for key retail accounts and collaborates with Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and retail Buying and Planning teams. This role involves reporting on sales, margin, and inventory plans, and partnering with senior planners to optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with planners and account executives to set and achieve sales, margin, and inventory goals.
• Monitor weekly sales reports and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Analyze business performance using tools such as store data, climate trends, and volume overlays.
• Develop solutions to enhance internal sales and manage inventory sell-off.
• Share insights with design and merchandising teams to inform future seasonal strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with account executives to address issues and identify opportunities.
• Forecast style demand and inventory needs using historical data and statistical models.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support management with special projects.
• Create assortment recommendations in partnership with Demand Planning and Sales.
• Manage inventory levels to align with weeks of supply (WOS) targets.
• Participate in pre-season planning for replenishment, key items, and assortments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning experience.
• Strong understanding of retail math and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and business information systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Anaplan and Business Objects.
• Background in department store planning.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and accountable with a positive attitude.
• Quick learner with a resourceful approach.
• Proactive and adaptable.
• Capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment.