Share Email Opening Title Merchandise Planning Analyst (on-site)  Description POSITION Merchandise Planning Analyst MANAGER Merchandise Planning and Allocations Manager LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan POSITION SUMMARY The Merchandise Planning Analyst will provide weekly reporting and analysis to team, including sales, inventory, and store performance. Work with the buyer/planner to determine replenishment buy quantities for 3rd party products as well as new product launches for internal products. Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels in correct categories at all stores. Manage all product purchase orders as well as available open to buy. Proactively identify items that we are long on or have upcoming expiration dates and recommends promotion to divest. Proactively identify inventory risk and opportunity through analyzing retail and shipment sales trends and make recommendations on solutions. Develops and analyzes testing programs on both product and promotions.   This position requires outstanding analytical skills and Microsoft Excel knowledge, in addition to being detail oriented and a self-starter.   Position Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Inventory at the store level via daily replenishment allocations. Maintain and evolve our sales and inventory reporting as well as decision making capabilities. Monitor sales and inventory in all stores, for both internal and 3rd party brands and product categories to maximize sales and product turn. Develop strong relationships with the retail stores as well as the operations team to identify inventory challenges and opportunities. Analyze product sell-through in all categories to identify sales patterns and opportunities in Retail. Identify growth opportunities and act quickly to capitalize on them to drive revenue Analyze all sales promotions and marketing campaigns – what worked, what did not work and provide recommendations and opportunities. Review and validate product road map direction; develop total chain store assortment matrix. Other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS Must be 21 years or older with the ability to pass a criminal background check Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Retail experience in a similar role or responsibility for similar duties and responsibilities Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, merchandising, supply chain, finance, or related field Allocation and retail math knowledge Strong analytical and data mining skills Cross functional collaborator Able to drive opportunities and increase revenue based on analytical findings   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Merchandise Planning Analyst   Division Skymint   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Location Ann Arbor HQ   About the Organization   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Skymint.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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