Merchandising Planner III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Merchandising Planner III to analyze and manage business and operation changes, ensuring all stock and sales plans reconcile and meet channel profitability and inventory management objectives.

Summary:
Working on this team will be rewarding, it will be challenging, and it will most definitely not be just another job. As a Merchandising Planner, you will be an ambassador of the brand - everything we stand for: drive, determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence, these all will be a part of your everyday experience. In this role, you will drive the in-season offense, partnering with Merchandise Planning teams to influence and give guidance on weekly and monthly targets, ensuring consistency on driving the actualization of One Plan.

Responsibilities:
* Drive CC productivity analysis and seasonal CC target setting by partnering with Buyers and consumer teams on investment strategies for optimal assortments to maximize profitability
* Influence Open to Buy activities through incorporating KPIs and use trend analysis to develop scenarios to empower teams to better forecast the shape of the business
* Develop product life cycle management guardrails to optimize full price realization and manage inventory through markdown and promo pricing actions and cancel/closeout/chase recommendations
* Support the weekly business offense activities, including reporting, analysis and in-season action recommendations and executions
* Partner with cross-functional team to drive the Marketplace Offense, creating consistency and optimization across broader business where relevant
* Continue to build and optimize an Omni offense and in-season strategy with the Store team

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in business planning, assortment planning, merchandise planning or equivalent experience
* Self-starter with ability to manage through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
* Strong influencing skills and ability to story-tell data across a diverse range of audiences
* Ability to perform business analysis to build in-season strategies inclusive of markdown recommendations and execution, promo assortment building and Open to Buy reconciliation across tops-down and bottoms-up forecasts
* High proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking skills and able to develop accurate plans that optimize trade-offs and outcomes
* Time management
* Organizational skills
* Attention to detail

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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