About this role
The Planner is responsible for assisting in creating merchandise plans to support the Company’s goals and growth objectives. The Planner provides exceptional analytical support to merchants to maximize business opportunities and minimize risk.
Responsibilities
Partner with Director of Planning to develop annual sales, margin, and turn plans
Assist with the OTB process by analyzing monthly performance along with changes in business strategy and receipt flows to reforecast sales, markdowns, and inventory
Own daily, weekly, and monthly sales and inventory reporting
Analyze sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments and set allocation targets by department and location
Communicate with stores and buying team on overarching business, assortment needs, stock levels
Manage vendor performance and assists buying team in evaluating any opportunity or liability
Manage the vendor allowance process, ensuring all credits are processed by accounts payable each month
Ensure all merchandise adjustments (MOOS, Damages, Transfers, RTVs) are closed out weekly/monthly to ensure accurate inventory reporting and replenishment
Lead markdown process – provide department targets to buying, own pricing updates, and reporting
Assist with maintaining inventory best practices – providing transfer order support to warehouse and clubs, annual physical inventory process, and flagging data issues
Ad hoc reporting and projects, as needed
2-3 years of experience in merchandise planning
Strong analytical ability with a passion for numbers and product
Demonstrates a complete comprehension of retail math and its application
Eagerness to learn and a winning attitude
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer savvy
Able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and effectively throughout the Company
Organizational and time management skills
Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, hardworking, flexible and diligent.
Pay Transparency: $83k - $93k
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees
Complimentary Club membership
30 – 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa, and Café services and Shop items
NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.