JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work with the Planning Manager to develop and implement merchandise planning strategies based on sales data and market trends.
Create and manage merchandise assortment plans to drive sales and meet inventory targets.
Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics, including inventory turnover, gross margin, and sell-through rates.
Identify opportunities to enhance the profitability of merchandise categories and take appropriate actions to achieve targets.
Collaborate with Category Managers and Vendors to negotiate prices, buying discounts, order volumes and time- scales.
Plan and execute promotions to maximize sales.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager, Store Managers and Product Experts on allocations, store replenishment and stock consolidation to increase sell-through and overall revenue.
Assess effectiveness of product display and store layouts.
Collaborate with the AHQ Website team to ensure proper visibility and correct pricing of product lines.
Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc.
Review competitors’ pricing, marketing, and other product assortment.
Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

Merchandise Planner