Planning Manager - Apparel (closed)

Seattle, WA
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Job Description

Are you looking to join a team that is committed to providing a world-class shopping experience online? Our client located in Seattle, WA is seeking a Planning Manager for their apparel team.

For those of you considering a move to the Seattle area, I’m happy to share that the area offers a very balanced way of life with enough city culture to keep you entertained. All the while being close to nature with various opportunities to explore; hiking, skiing, boating, camping or just a simple Sunday drive. Our housing market is at an all-time low offering first time buyers and seasoned buyers more home for their investment. School programs are vast and varied giving students the ability to take on new skills outside of your general curriculum to compete with a global economy. Other perks include; no state tax and a very reasonable cost of living.

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and execute sales and inventory strategies to maximize margin and inventory turns.
  • Manage inventory, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, assortment planning, and appropriate inventory levels
  • Analyze product performance and determine liability as well as exit strategy

What you'll need:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience  in a retail or ecommerce environment
  • Experience managing OTB, and working with complex data sets
  • Must have proven leadership experience managaing a team
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Bachelor degree