Urban Outfitters is looking for a Merchandise Planner who maximizes sales by developing sound merchandise plans that support company goals for sales, turn and margin. Ensure the financial success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals. Analyze and revise the merchandise planning strategy based on current trend or actual performance on a monthly basis. Role Responsibilities Formulate guidelines for style and customer choices (style OTB) ba... more details
Urban Outfitters Merchandise Planner
LocationUS-PA-Philadelphia
ID2024-9129
Job Family
Planning and Allocation
Employee Type
Regular
Position Type
Full-Time
Role Summary
Urban Outfitters is looking for a Merchandise Planner who maximizes sales by developing sound merchandise plans that support company goals for sales, turn and margin. Ensure the financial success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals. Analyze and revise the merchandise planning strategy based on current trend or actual performance on a monthly basis.
Role Responsibilities
Formulate guidelines for style and customer choices (style OTB) based on business analysis
Monitor and evaluate sales of current styles on a weekly basis, partnering with the buyer and the Senior Planner / Planning Manager to effectively manage receipts and inventory
Manage inventory levels needed to support the rate of sale taking into account sell-through percent, WOS, and planned product life span
Develop markdown strategy for a merchandise area based on sell-through percent and planned product life span. This includes both redlines and promotional strategies
Develop style-level plans based on current forecast, historic trend and test information for key items or attributes
Conduct color-level planning based on the inventory need to support rate of sale, store presentation, targeted sell-through percent, and the current risk parameters and historical trends (long range goal)
Work in synergy with Buyer and Allocation Analyst toward common goals for the merchandise area. Look to Senior Planner / Planning Manager for guidance on all areas of responsibility.
Role Qualifications
Expert command of retail math concepts and applications
Strong statistical analysis skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well within a team environment
Technical skill proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have at least 2 years of Merchandise Planning experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
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