Post by ncwebcenter on Sept 18, 2008 20:07:41 GMT -5
Senior Planner
Job Summary
As a Sr. Planner, you will be responsible for the generation and management of Lands' End product forecasts and managing inventory. You will interact on a regular basis with the Lands' End Merchants, Supply Management, and Sourcing teams and will manage the strategic financial plans by category. Other responsibilities include analyzing historical product performance and current business trends to support seasonal merchandise/assortment planning and identifying risk and opportunities by category; conducting in-season performance tracking, reporting, and analysis; and managing processes to meet risk inventory and fulfillment goals.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (economics, finance, marketing, statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
* A minimum of 5-7 years experience in inventory management or related position.
* A solid understanding of common planning and forecasting processes and procedures.
* Proven ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.
* Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
* Proficiency in using mainframe and PC based packages.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Past retail and analytical experienced desired.
To apply for opportunities at Lands End in Dodgeville, WI:
Lands' End
careers@landsend.com
343 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781.663.3815
Job Summary
As a Sr. Planner, you will be responsible for the generation and management of Lands' End product forecasts and managing inventory. You will interact on a regular basis with the Lands' End Merchants, Supply Management, and Sourcing teams and will manage the strategic financial plans by category. Other responsibilities include analyzing historical product performance and current business trends to support seasonal merchandise/assortment planning and identifying risk and opportunities by category; conducting in-season performance tracking, reporting, and analysis; and managing processes to meet risk inventory and fulfillment goals.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (economics, finance, marketing, statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
* A minimum of 5-7 years experience in inventory management or related position.
* A solid understanding of common planning and forecasting processes and procedures.
* Proven ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.
* Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
* Proficiency in using mainframe and PC based packages.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Past retail and analytical experienced desired.
To apply for opportunities at Lands End in Dodgeville, WI:
Lands' End
careers@landsend.com
343 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781.663.3815