SummaryThe role of the Part-Time Planner is to support the Key Account Manager in strategic planning, forecasting, and analyzing business to ensure both sales and shipment goals and correct inventory level in distribution. This includes day to day assisting Key account manager with seasonal calendar building, allocations, and order management.
Responsibilities- Assist Key account manager in FY planning of novelty and basic for internal purchasing.
- Maintain retailer relationships by meeting with key retailer stakeholders consistently to discuss and align on all aspects of sell-in.
- Assist Key account manager in launch strategies allocation for sellable and non-sellable by retailers/doors and communicate execution plans to the Field Sales team to optimize results.
- Overview all account stock and matrix by door/sku to align with Sell-out.
- Assist Key account manager in negotiating receipt on a daily basis.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Strategy and Field Director to develop and execute product launches from beginning to end.
- Collaborate with field to ensure that account plans are inclusive of field feedback and are successfully executed in the field.
- Analyze stock and sales at door/sku level identifying receipts opportunities and reduce liabilities.
- Update promotional calendars with Regionals.
- Provide regular feedback pertaining to the Retailer account.
- Track orders daily and work closely with Customer Management. Keep Field team informed of orders coming in.
- Communicate to Field sales force all information pertaining to Retailer.
- Assist Key Account Manager in writing sales order and POSM for Events based on sales target.
Requirements- 5+ years of experience in sales analysis, reporting, and finance preferably in the retail and/or luxury industry.
- Experience developing account plans and strategies and with planning and execution of retail events and programs to drive sell-through and sell-in.
- Strong understanding of operating practices of key Department Store and Specialty retailers.
- High level skills in MS Office, especially Excel; Cognos and Power BI experience preferred.
- Good communication and relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Ability to multitask, think outside the box, and has a keen eye for detail.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of leading beauty and fragrance brands.
- Demonstrates Learning Agility: able to anticipate change, face reality, draw conclusions, and swiftly mobilize to adapt to changing needs and demands.
- Travel required per business needs (New York corporate office and Retailer locations).
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