Division Planner - US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Title: Merchandise Planner - Apparel
Location: Remote
Duration: 05 Months Contract
 
Responsibilities:
Sales and Inventory Planning

• Creates process to align Open to Buy (OTB) forecasts with Partners.
• Apply market trends and regional preferences to breakdown category sales and open-to-buy to support buys and allocations; communicates buys to category planners.
• Develop a close working relationship with Regional Area Managers.
• Work closely with in-market team to understand regional nuances, seasonality, Holiday’s, etc.

 
Retail and Shipped Sales Forecast

• Aggregates Forecasts of retail and shipped sales across Partners/Brand for current and prospective seasons; completes Tops Down Forecast, comparing to Regional Bottoms Up
• Aligns on merchandising strategy and in-market activity while building forecasts

 
Reporting and Analysis

• Develop standardized reporting for cross functional teams: Regional selling reports, product recaps, inventory ownership and regional level selling variances
• Call out inventory risk and opportunity through analyzing retail and shipment sales trends and make recommendation on action plan

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, graphic arts, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years of design experience in a comparable packaging environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of packaging/graphic design projects and concepts.
• Career track record that shows strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout principles.
• Knowledge of print production processes and materials.
• Proficiency in creating mock-ups and prototypes to visualize packaging concepts.
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas effectively.
• Knowledge in, and passion for, current trends in design, beauty, and fashion.
• Upholding standards of personal professionalism and accountability.

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or operations

 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Recruiter’s email id: Sujith.reddy@ustechsolutionsinc.com
 
Job Diva ID: 24-25407
 
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