Merchandise Planner

Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores!  We have 12 retail lines that pride themselves on their impeccable customer service, strong customer loyalty, and fashion forward apparel. The company has been privately held and debt free since 1935.   Rainbow USA is a progressive and rapidly growing retail organization that consistently thrives to open 60 retail store locations each year.

We are seeking friendly, high energy, customer oriented, fashion forward managers with a retail background to join our winning team! 

Planner

The Planner develops merchandise plans to support Company goals and growth objectives. She/He will provide analytical support and challenges to our buyers to maximize business opportunities.


Responsibilities:

·         Partner with Vice President of Planning and Divisional Managers to develop seasonal core vendor targets that support corporate sales, margin, and turnover objectives.

·         Manage monthly core vendor performance and assist buyers in evaluating issues and opportunities.

·         Support VP and Divisional Managers with data and analysis. Draw conclusions about opportunities and liabilities and follow through to execution.

·         Partner with VP of Planning, Buyers, and Divisional Managers to develop long-range seasonal targets. Ensure division alignment to these goals.

·         Forecast sales, markdowns, and receipts and inventory to develop accurate buy meeting goals.

·         Maintain profiles of standard reports and continually ensure the merchants are maximizing the effectiveness of new tools.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience with 3+ years of planning experience.

·         Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.?

·         Demonstrated ability to establish priorities in fast-paced environment.