Planner, Entertainment

Work closely with buyers to create category financial plans. Plan, forecast and coordinate each division's weekly, period and annual sales for general merchandise (GM); ensure profit budget is consistent with corporate/division goals. Perform analyses; recommend actionable steps to improve/enhance category performance. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

• Create/manage financial plans by period, including sales, markdowns, gross margin and turnover at sub-class level for department store formats and class level for other formats

• Create/manage assortment plans; perform product allocation for department, marketplace and food stores

• Provide analysis based on quantitative/qualitative sources to drive enterprise sales, margin and inventory strategies

• Support advertising/display plans and optimization of on-floor presentations and turnover

• Re-forecast in-season sales, margin and turnover based on current trends/market dynamics; recommend actions to address improvement opportunities

• Reconcile department store open-to-buy; communicate status to key stakeholders

• Analyze seasonal/fashion categories; recommend courses of action; create a strategy for the following season

• Facilitate team meetings; provide timely communications to the planning team regarding process strategies Work closely with Replenishment team to manage store/warehouse inventory

• Create/manage sales markdown reports/forecasts for department stores

• Determine plan-o-gram minimums by utilizing store volume and with input from GM/divisional merchandise managers, buyers and replenishment analysts; communicate results to vendors

• Conduct enterprise-wide store tours

• Maintain awareness of industry trends, the competitive landscape across enterprise and regional needs

• Analyze results of promotions/markdowns; make recommendations to support business goals

• Ensure new/remodeled stores are planned correctly and inventory is allocated to maximize sales

• Travel to markets and for vendor appointments

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Bachelors Degree business or a related field plus two years of combined assistant buyer and assistant planner experience or a combination of relevant education/experience

Ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and a strong attention to detail

High complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 11)

Moderate complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 10)

Low complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 9

Highly motivated/selfdirected

Ability to function in a fastpaced retail/office environment

Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Familiar with retail industry technical terms/processes

Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

Desired

Computer systems knowledge

Experience directing/participating on project teams

Familiarity with financial systems