APLA Assortment Planner

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking an APLA Assortment Planner who will drive alignment on seasonal assortment plans for Running footwear products in APLA, using expertise in consumer behavior, market trends, and marketing activities.

Summary:
In this role, you will embrace and lead change, act with courage, value differences, think strategically, and cultivate innovation as you help shape pre-season depth planning and guide in-season and post-season activities. You will be an objective partner to merchandising, driving fact-based decisions and leveraging market insights to inform demand and inventory forecasts.

Responsibilities:
* Developing and finalizing pre-season assortment plans at style-color and franchise levels to maximize revenue, drive margin, and optimize inventory
* Providing detailed seasonal analysis based on actual sales results to inform future financial planning
* Leveraging analytics, technology, and cross-functional input to develop long-range product-based sales and inventory forecasts for merchandising, finance, and marketing
* Creating and managing monthly stock and sales plans for key product, providing inventory outlooks to guide buying decisions
* Collaborating closely with our Business Planner to identify risks and opportunities that may impact long-term planning
* Partnering with Merchandising to design assortments that best serve our young consumers
* Fostering a continuous improvement mindset to optimize end-to-end processes and enhance operational efficiency

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field; Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
* At least 2 years of experience in a multi-store retail or wholesale apparel/footwear environment
* Proven track record in assortment planning, buying, allocation, or vendor sales
* Strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively across teams
* Demonstrated expertise in buying, planning, allocation, or vendor sales within a multi-store retail environment, or assortment planning experience with leading apparel and footwear wholesale organizations
* Comprehensive understanding of retail math including gross margin profitability planning
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others, with strong oral and written communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, high proficiency in Excel (creating spreadsheets, advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
* Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors, and retail trends; Knowledge of sports apparel market preferred
* Actively listens and contributes to advancing discussions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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