Sr Merchandise Planner

Sr Merchandise Planner ABOUT THE POSITION Columbia Sportswear's dynamic global supply chain consists of4 distribution centers, 430 retail stores, 80 apparel factories and 20 footwear factories worldwide. We pride ourselves on being able to get products to market quickly, safely, and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics, we are constantly pushing to make smarter business decisions and identifying innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswear's supply chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers' ever-changing needs. As the Senior Merchandise Planner III for North America, you will focus on driving financial results that maximize sales, inventory, and profitability at the style level up to the department total and categories for branded and employee store channels in the U.S. and Canada. This position partners with management to develop, execute and communicate merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, marketing, and financial objectives for the branded business. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Collaborate with Brand Buyers to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities. Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class for future seasons. Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season business on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Own Style Forecasting process for assigned categories; collaborate with DTC Merch team to build styles forecasts using Blue Yonder Forecasting tool based on assortment. Responsible for the open to buy process and forecasts, take action to react to recent business and inventory needs. Participate in cross-functional initiatives to develop processes and systems to support the forecasting, replenishment, and allocation activities necessary to support the business. Take part in Quarterly Budget Review, and communicate the retail reforecast with other Columbia Business Units. Work with cross-functional teams on marketing strategies, site ops directives, etc. as they relate to KPI plans. Present sales and inventory strategies for assigned categories to cross-functional business partners. Optional potential for minimal travel. YOU ARE Analytical and numbers oriented, have a vision of how merchandise should be presented, and understand consumer trends. Strong in understanding retail math including intricacies of open to buy, inventory turnover and gross margin. Familiar with merchandise management systems and retail planning/forecasting software. Planning/Merchandising experience strongly preferred. Exceptional with analytical and problem-solving skills. YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising or related field. 5-7 years' experience in retail merchandise planning, demand planning, buying or allocation. Experience in style forecasting methodologies and/or tools. Experience using statistical forecasting software a plus. Experience working in a merchant organization as a planner, buyer, or equivalent position. Experience in a wholesale apparel organization is preferred. Prior retail planning experience and strong organizational and influencing skills required. PC proficient skills with working knowledge of Excel including writing formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and If Statements. Project Management experience strongly preferred. #LI-BC1 #Hybrid This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Created: 2024-11-05