Rickis Home Office Apparel Planner - Winnipeg, Canada - Ricki's

Ricki's

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking experienced retail Apparel Planner to join Ricki's Home Office located in Winnipeg.

If you're an analytical person who can think objectively, forecast, and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data, then a career as a Planner may be an exciting fit for you

Planners are responsible for analyzing business performance, modelling forecasted results and recommending actions to ensure merchandise category goals are achieved.

This position works in close partnership with the buyers and allocators.

THE COMPETENCY:

GREAT PLANNING

Maintains and develops business strategies and initiatives that drive profitable results.
Analyze business performance and recommends financial strategies to support specific merchandise category.

This includes hindsighting, initial plan development:
sales, inventory, margin as well as re-forecasting, markdown management, and supporting buying group in assortment line review process.

Provides recap and analysis of actual sales results. Analyzes current trends to identify risks and opportunities. Offer insights on ways to increase revenue and minimize loss.
Transforms analysis of results into executable strategies and makes recommendations that influence investment and receipt flow strategies.
Shares discoveries through reports and discussions with stakeholders.
Provides pertinent feedback to the Allocation team and makes recommendations to support inventory distribution decisions.

WHO YOU ARE:

Team player who will demonstrate core team values.
Able to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data. Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.
Clear communicator with the ability to interact with key decision makers at all levels in the organization.
A selfstarter that works well independently, as well as part of a team, in an open, collaborative environment without rigidly defined boundaries of "who does what".

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Diploma in Fashion Merchandising or Business Administration and/or 2+ years' experience in retail management.
Strong statistical/analytical skills, along with problem solving and decision making. Must be strong in retail math and be able to quickly review and evaluate financial and business indicators and draw out observations and insights. Anticipates business opportunities and risks and recommends alternative and contingency plans to address.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to present ideas clearly and effective in a variety of presentation settings. Takes a position, supported with facts, and lobby for its acceptance. Must be able to support/align with company decisions made that are contrary to their recommendations.
Displays effective organization, time management and reporting skills.
Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki's is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.

We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.