Associate Planner
Role Overview
The Associate Merchandise Planner is a pivotal role in driving sales, optimizing inventory, and maximizing profitability across our Kith collections and Multibrand vendors.
This role is highly analytical and works in close partnership with cross functional teams to be the point person for high level financial targets and ground level inventory execution.
This person will also manage historical data analysis and reporting, support in the Open to Buy process, maintain inventory flow across multiple regions, and recommend and maintain markdown or promotional strategies.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
- 2+ years in merchandise planning, buying, or retail analytics role.
- Deep understanding of key metrics and retail math proficiency (Gross Margin, Sell-Through, IMU, WOS, Inventory Turn, OTB).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, macros and power query are a plus).
- Experience with planning systems, ERP and POS systems, and BI tools preferred.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to synthesize large sets of raw data into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial partners
- Capacity to pivot quickly in a fast-paced retail environment where the traditional seasonal model is more drop based and frequent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, macros and power query are a plus).
- Experience with planning systems, ERP and POS systems, and BI tools preferred.
About Kith
New York lifestyle brand and specialty retailer selling men's, women's, and children's apparel, accessories, and footwear.
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