What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Planner position at Uniform Advantage Brands?
ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Associate Planner for retail plays a vital role in the merchandising & planning team, actively supporting company-wide initiatives. This role is responsible for assortment planning and allocation strategies to ensure sales and gross margin goals. They will partner with the Planning leadership for the bottoms-up sales and gross margin plans by retail location, including in-season re-forecasting.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Partner with Senior Planner on managing bottoms-up store plans at the program level, including all sales metrics as well as gross margin and turn/WOS.
- Work with buyers to create and execute purchase guidelines/assortment plans at the store level by color, including size for new items/programs.
- Work with the retail replenishment team to identify inter-store transfers.
- Work with individual retail stores on product requests.
- Responsible for the keying of retail orders and returns to the vendor or Distribution Center in collaboration with the Business Process Support (BPS) team.
- Analyze sales trends to make proactive recommendations for replenishment, markdowns, or returns.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting software, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Understanding of a retail product assortment, breadth and depth, promotional pricing, entrance and exit strategies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, solid Excel skills
- Retail Math experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Microsoft Dynamix AX- ERP system knowledge preferred
- Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- BS/BA Degree – Business, Merchandising, Analytics, Planning
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds
Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing wellness activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer provided for business use.
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
- Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
- Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
- Auto and Insurance
- Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off – Life Balance
- Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
- Employee Discount Program
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
- Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
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UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
