Associate Planner

General Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the Planner/Planning Manager in the analyzing and forecasting sales.

Major Responsibilities:

• Gather, input and organize weekly sales, MD, and Inventory data from retailer portals and external sources

• Manage top line reporting of sales and inventory for multiple brands and categories

• Partner with Planning and Key Account departments to analyze information for weekly and quarterly reporting and market recaps

• Assist with management of third party in-store Merchandising team for incoming data and outgoing directives

• Special projects as needed

• Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Job Skills:

• Good time management and organization skills required.

• Knowledge of Retail Math

• Must be detail oriented.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Under general supervision, solves problems for self. Complex problems are referred to supervisor.

• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, including recommendations for review by others.

• Ability to perform extrapolation and analysis, using advanced math calculations.

• Ability to understand and follow somewhat complex verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.

• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning, and implementing.

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in math, business, related field, or equivalent experience.

• 1-3 years' experience in planning or related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel?

Language Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

• Good Interpersonal skills required.

Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $70k - $80k. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits