Merchandise Planner

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is the world's largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.

• The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for setting up processes to support EU digital and store growth for all categories.
• He/she will work with their leader to provide crucial in-depth sales & inventory analysis, as well as recommendations to the international team, to maximize sales and profitability for client and its Franchise Partners.

• At client, we acknowledge your value.
• We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business.
• We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.
• We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We place the customer at the heart of everything we do.
• We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes.
• We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.

• Manage sales plans and inventory levels for EU digital channel.
• Partner with client team to understand market trends, nuances, risk/opportunity to achieve business goals.
• Analyze and drive business performance/trends to ensure assortment maximizes growth potential, incorporating assortment planning and tiering analysis.
• Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee (MPC) meetings with the goal of optimizing inventory across multiple D.C.s and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals, product launch cadence, and markdown strategy.
• Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information is flowing from the international merchant assortment tool (MAT) and the Digital Active Date (DAD) tool.
• Ensure that international exclusives are flowing thru the domestic product development process (PDP) and that all attributes are getting populated for client and or franchise data handoff
• Develop rapport with cross-functional teams and build credibility through effective communication.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.

• Manage merchandise inventory levels in the EU DC and ensure accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with Merchandise Planners, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts.
• Continually monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end of season mark-out-of-stock.
• Align client inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of client inventory management process.
• Partner with Logistics and UPS to provide EU DC volume projections.

• 3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Excellent statistical/quantitative analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels
• Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment of teamwork among associates
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

Tek Wissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.