Associate Retail Planner

The Team:The Retail Planning and Inventory Planning team supports Hermès of Paris business by managing the process of sales forecasting, open to buy (OTB), oversee auto replenishment, inventory management, reporting and analysis. The Planning team develops strategies and sets clear directions to maximize business performance.The Opportunity:We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Associate Retail Planner to join our Retail Planning and Inventory team. In this role, you will provide support to the Retail Planning and Inventory Planning team, managing the day-to-day responsibilities, analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and building ad-hoc templates to drive department strategies.About the Role:OTB, Budget, & Forecast PlanningSupport the Retail Planning team in preparing and leading the open-to-buy reviews with the Retail Planning Manager’s guidanceForecasting sales during Budget planning processMonitor the execution of the buy, providing collection recaps during and post market.Prepare long-term and short-term sales forecasts by product and reference level. Manage auto-replenishment skus, including model stock at the door and sku level; and drive inventory optimization strategies to maximize sales productivityAnalysis & ReportingAnalyze business performance to identify opportunities and risks across channels and product categories, presenting recommended shifts to improve KPIsUpdate and manage weekly and monthly reportingCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Merchandise Managers for qualitative feedback on product forecasts and OTBs.Lead and manage reorder proposals as needed, partnering with the Merchandise team for strategic guidance.Collaborate with Inventory Planning team to set min/max levels and align on inventory targets Partner with the IT team to ensure data-accuracy and reporting efficiencies. Partner with Finance to align OTB assumptionsGeneral SupportSupport the Retail Planning and Inventory Planning team with ad-hoc requests.Additional responsibilities as directed by Manager or leadership.Supervisory Responsibility:NOBudget Responsibility:NODecision Making Responsibility:NOAbout You:Bachelor’s degree required.2-3 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred.Advanced competency in retail math and Microsoft Excel.Experience with Power BI and IBM Planning Analytics Workspace a plusHighly organized with strong attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills.Proactive mindset with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performanceMedical, Dental, VisionLife Insurance and DisabilityPaid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)Paid Parental leave and transition time401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharingVarious voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insuranceProduct discount and EAP resourcesAccess to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more! We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.Company Overview:Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir…

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