Planner, Business, Financial Analyst

Associate Planner & Allocator

Primary

Purpose:

The Planner is responsible for driving sales, margin, and inventory productivity through strategic financial planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This role partners closely with Buying and Allocation to develop and execute plans that optimize business performance across channels.

• Analyze historical business trends on an ongoing basis to understand business drivers, identify opportunities and risks, and partner with stakeholders to take timely action.
• Support hindsight and market preparation: set up planning files and partner with the Buying team on pre-season key strategies.
• Participate in seasonal purchase budget process, partnering with manager to develop category and channel sales, margin, and inventory plans aligning with business strategies.
• React to in-season business trends with timely recommendations (pricing, markdowns, flow adjustments).
• Support presentation of financial plans, forecasts, and recaps to leadership.
• Monitor and manage aging inventory, recommending markdowns and promotional strategies.
• Manage weekly product reporting package for cross-functional team.
• Run ad-hoc analysis when needed to provide clear conclusions and actionable next steps.

• Exceptional analytical/retail math skills; ability to analyze retail business at a macro/micro level.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
• Flexibility to multi-task and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-5+ years of prior planning and/or financial analysis experience.

Base Pay Range: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant's qualifications and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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