The Sr. Planning Manager will serve as a member of the Planning leadership team, guiding the business to achieve the sales and profit objectives aligned to the Company and Brand Strategy. This leader will work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure merchandise assortments across US and Canada support the financial delivery of the AE/Aerie Brand strategic plan, while balancing sales growth and merchandise margin delivery for respective divisions.
Responsibilities
Manage all planning processes to be used in the development of merchandise strategies for the season and to support assortment development and buying needs. Processes include: hindsights, development of pre-season financial targets, sign off and lockdown of Original Plan, and in-season management of financial sales, merchandise margin, and inventory investments, consistent with the company's top-down goals.
Identify opportunities in current and on-going operational model, processes and reporting tools to grow revenues, deliver profitability, meet current and future business needs.
Support quarterly merchandise plan review and approval overseeing all analytical activities to include development, interpretation, and hindsight of key operational metrics to drive improved business results to increase productivity and efficiencies.
Manage merchandise plans, inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive business results, inventory, profit and turnover objectives.
Support MPC (in season forecast) process for respective departments to deliver the financial merchandising plans and track on or above expectations.
Work closely with the Merchandising team to review in season product trends and performance, and provide actionable insights based on data analytics to maximize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies, analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations.
Support a high performing planning team through strong leadership and development that fully supports the growth of the team and organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.Advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Travel is required.
Pay/Benefits Information
Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here .
AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
About Us
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.
AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.
JOB INFO
Job Identification 3213
Job Category : Merchandise Planning
Posting Date : 2024-07-01T19:27:57+00:00
Job Schedule : Full time
Locations : Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail
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