What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Planner position at Michael Kors?
Who You Are:
The Associate Planner will play a key role in developing financial plans and monitoring the performance of sales, inventory, and profit for the Outlet categories. The Associate Planner will work closely with the buying team to manage the open-to-buy, analyze seasonal merchandise assortments, and develop merchandising strategies. You have strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills, are curious, collaborative and an effective communicator that thrives in a rapidly changing environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Initiate analysis and develop financial strategy for a rapidly growing retail business across multiple classifications and channels (outlet stores, and ecommerce).
- Create seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans and forecasts for sales, inventory, markdowns and gross margin. Monitor performance and partner with buying team to develop merchandise strategies to achieve plans.
- Initiate and develop actionable analysis to recap business by classification and subclass at a top-line as well as store level in order to partner with buying team to create strategies to drive sales and achieve gross margin profitability.
- Manage and update monthly open-to-buy.
- Recommend buys based on thorough analysis of retail business prior to each market to achieve increased sales, profitability and sell-thru % by class and department. Analyze key item style performance and forecast inventory needs.
- Work with buying team and stores to analyze business by door to maximize sales and stock opportunities. Monitor flow of initial assortments as well as reorders to stores by classification and by style.
- Aid in allocation strategies to increase productivity and manage omni-inventory.
You’ll Need to Have:
- Must have 3 years of experience in Retail Planning, Store Planning and/or Allocation
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Advanced Retail Math
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
We’d Love to See:
- Multi-channel planning experience
Perks:
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays
- Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
- Cross-brand Discount
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
- 401k Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Thrive Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of 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. M/D/F/V
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
Salary : $53,000 - $88,000
