Associate Planner

The Associate Planner is responsible for supporting the Senior Planner with all planning functions (financial, inventory, merchandise planning) for the full price wholesale business for Lucky Brand. They will provide analytical support to the team to strategically drive the business to maximize sales and margin as well as optimize inventory. The individual should exude business agility and strategic thinking, leveraging internal and external data to make fact-based decisions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Planner with all planning functions for all accounts including Department Stores, Specialty Stores, E-com sites, and Drop Ship
• Participate in the monthly forecast & budget process and push to achieve company financial and merchandise objectives
• Review/analyze inbound and outbound inventory flow, and inventory management
• Create assortment plans and provide SKU targets using historical data and current trends
• Create and maintain all weekly & monthly reporting and recaps.
• Proactively develop ad-hoc analytical reports and tools to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain all market tools
• Prepare key analysis for management including strategic recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
• Compile hindsight reporting by account for use in future planning and forecasting.
• Ensure buys are placed accurately and goals are met
• Support in managing the Wholesale buy process - includes analyzing bookings and reconciling against projections and providing financial recaps on final inventory placements
• Establish strong partnerships with Sales, Logistics, Production and Merchandising teams.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years planning, forecasting, or other relevant analytical roles within the industry. Wholesale experience preferable.
• Advanced business knowledge of merchandising and forecasting concepts with an understanding of their operational and financial impacts.
• Strong knowledge of retail math/metrics.
• Must be systems savvy - comfortable learning new systems and building reporting (Skypad, Microstrategy & Full Circle a plus!)
• A high proficiency in Excel required (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).

Additional Requirements:

• Result-oriented and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency
• Must be proactive with the ability to multi-task and prioritize initiatives as well as adaptable to changing demands.
• Robust problem solving, analytical, and data management skills.
• Exhibits high standards and accountability; detail oriented person who takes pride in maintaining superior accuracy
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and enthusiastic about approaching complex issues with creative solutions.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and effectively interact with multiple levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.