Manager, Planning, Fashion

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Associate Planning Manager to join our well-established Merchandising team. You will quantify the Merchandise Strategy for your area of responsibility. You will develop seasonal and Brand/Class location sales plans. You will order and allocate product to maximize inventory productivity and gross margin. High performer will also pipeline as the future Planning Manager.

Merchandise and Inventory Management

Work closely with Director of Planning, Merchandise Manager (MM), Product Sales Manager (PSM) and Distributor partners to manage financial plans
Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly department Open-to-Buy (OTB)
Provide ongoing feedback and information to team members on sales results, competitive practices, vendor issues, and other specific information which could impact business performance
Monitor and forecast inventory levels at the division and location level
Establish and maintain assortment plan pipeline by determining order quantities and placing orders with suppliers
Buy merchandise for the divisions based on model stock and sales trends
Identify slow and best sellers in inventory; respond to merchandise performance to maximize sales and minimize risks
Determine markdown strategy and ensure communication/execution with divisions
Develop department seasonal plans; create Brand/Class level sales plans

People Development

Encourage and support the development of talents; offer honest and constructive feedback to direct reports and business partners to foster people development
Focus on self-development to prepare for promotion to Planning Manager

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or above
Minimum of 5 year in a buying and/or planning function with financial and analytical merchandising background
Internationally mobile for career advancement opportunities, likely to San Francisco, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Singapore and other major Asia-Pacific cities
Luxury market and international business experience preferred
Have people coaching and leadership experience
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient in both spoken and written English

DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.

Apply now »