Merchandise Assistant Planning Associate

Job Title: ON-SITE - Merchandise Assistant Planning Associate

Client Location: ON-SITE KISSIMMEE, FL

Starting: 01/13/2025

Salary/Pay Rate: $20-24 per hour W-2

Firm, non-negotiable: No

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Description:

Aquent's leading entertainment client's is looking to add a Merchandise Assistant Planning Associate to their ON-SITE team in Kissimmee, FL. This talent will be working to support the Merchandise Planner with developing item and category plans, communication and reviewing of weekly sales performances. This assignment will last 12 month to start and is hiring immediately. If you feel as if you match the description below, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Support Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels.
• Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders.
• Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance.
• Support leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability.
• Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately.
• Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies
• Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes.
• Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans.
• See opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes.
• Assist Planner and/or Planning Manager with special projects, as needed.
• Support leader to achieve all financial objectives.
• Understand and apply all tools to analyze business performance.
• Walk stores regularly.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail are essential
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail; proactive with strong follow-through skills.
• Proven strong organizational skills & time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and meet adventurous deadlines.
• High motivation and willingness to learn
• Strong ability to collaborate with peers and partners.
• Bachelors, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Must know how to manipulate numbers, someone detail oriented, thorough
• Temp to support department to plan merchandise purchase orders
• Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred to have a clear understanding of basic financial measures: sales, gross margins, weeks of supply, etc
• The target hiring compensation range for this role is $20 to $24. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
• About Aquent Talent:
• Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
• Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
• Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description:

This legendary company has entertained, informed and inspired people around the globe for over 90 years. Named one of Forbes top companies to work for year over year, this is where dreams really do come true.

Whether you’re looking to create, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes on your favorite TV shows or upcoming movies, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create the exhilarating experiences this company is known for worldwide.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.