Associate Demand Planner

Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY: 

The Associate Demand Planner executes sales and inventory plans on assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will have a 1 - 3 years experience in retail/wholesale buying/planning or replenishment management. Applicant must be well organized, a self starter, detail oriented, and highly motivated.

DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with Account Exec and team leads as related to forecasting models at account level
• Determine style demand and inventory plans based on statistical forecasting inputs and historical trends
• Work with account teams to ensure forecasts and goals are set in account’s replenishment systems
• Participate in pre-season planning for Replenishment, Key Items, and Assortment building at account level
• Work with Demand Planning lead, Account Exec and Business Planning on monthly replenishment financial projections
• Pull in-stock and WOS data at style/color level and report business trends to monitor in-season trends and adjust plans as needed. Meet with Account Executive to discuss in season issues and opportunities.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as needed and fulfill other tasks as directed by management

COLLABORATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participate in pre-season planning for Replenishment, Key Items, and Assortment building at brand level with Merchandising and Sales

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

•   Retail Math, Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Please indicate if a degree is required)

• Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalency in a related field
• 1-3 years retail/wholesale planning/buying experience
• Ability to analyze results and identify financial and merchandise solutions to improve performance
• Retail math knowledge and understanding
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and self starter
• Ability to set priorities to accomplish task at hand
• Ability to travel to other company facilities and accounts as needed

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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