merchandise analyst

Boscov's Department Store

<div>Boscov&rsquo;s Merchandise Allocator/ Planner- Men's Division
Job Responsibilities
As a member of the merchant team, the Merchandise Allocator will coordinate with the Merchants on the many functions of the buying office area.
Additional responsibilities of the Allocator include:<ul><li>
Develop and propose actionable strategies to maximize efficiency of stock to drive sales</li><li>
Partner with multiple merchants on the development of pre-season plans and quarterly forecasts</li><li>
Management of replenishment system through creation and maintenance of model stocks</li><li>
Working with the buyers to evaluate assortment performance for additions or deletions to the replenishment system merchandise</li></ul> 
Job Requirements
Successful candidates for the Allocator role should have the ability to work with our merchants to assist in business analysis to maximize sales.
Additional requirements of the Allocator include:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent related experience</li><li>
Prior retail allocation experience or equivalent retail experience</li><li>
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Hyperion, Arthur Planning, and JDA</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>
Excellent time management skills</li><li>
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment; Consistently looking for ways to improve processes and share those ideas with team</li></ul> 
Benefits
At Boscov&rsquo;s, we value our employees, and that&rsquo;s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a Full-Time member of our merchant team, you will be eligible to receive:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision</li><li>
Short term disability/ Long term disability- voluntary</li><li>
Life Insurance (company paid)</li><li>
401(k) w/ company match</li><li>
Weekly Pay</li><li>
Paid vacation</li><li>
Liberal employee discount</li></ul> 
Work where people love to shop!
Equal Opportunity Employer
#INDCORP</div>

Merchandise Allocator/ Planner- Men's Division

Apparel  FZCO

Objective:This position is responsible for supporting the Brand Manager in planning and executing product and assortment strategies to meet financial objectives. It also involves managing merchandise allocation, inventory accuracy, and in-season performance while ensuring alignment with brand goals and optimizing store-level execution.Key Responsibility:Planning & Management<ul><li>Assist in building seasonal merchandise plans by analyzing category performance, past trends, and brand outlook.</li><li>Support in-season strategy by identifying sales opportunities and driving alignment with overseas planners and joint venture goals.</li><li>Manage day-to-day inventory across stores including allocations, replenishments, and inter-store transfers.</li><li>Plan and execute initial product distribution and reserve stock based on pre-distribution and store grading.</li><li>Ensure system accuracy by validating stock-on-hand (SOH) against warehouse/store records; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Track real-time stock movement and analyze sales data to minimize overstock and stockouts.</li><li>Lead the setup of location codes for new stores to ensure smooth stock transfers and inventory tracking.</li><li>Create post-season feedback reports by category and assist in seasonal markdown planning with the Brand/Category Manager.</li></ul>Strategic Analysis<ul><li>Support the development and execution of long-term merchandise strategies aligned with the brand's global vision.</li><li>Create detailed allocation strategies based on store clusters, customer profiles, and product performance.</li><li>Analyze store-level metrics including weeks of cover, merchandise blend, and grade-based inventory to optimize planning.</li><li>Track actual sales vs. forecasts, manage inventory needs for upcoming events, and adjust replenishments accordingly.</li><li>Ensure active brand participation in loyalty programs such as Club Apparel and support buying strategy accordingly.</li></ul>Communication & Collaboration:<ul><li>Act as the key liaison with overseas planning teams to ensure alignment on assortment, product placement, and business strategies.</li><li>Provide weekly and monthly business performance reports with actionable insights.</li><li>Collaborate with store operations to cluster stores effectively and optimize regional assortments.</li><li>Coordinate with marketing and omni-merchandising teams for pricing, promotions, and key online initiatives.</li><li>Conduct regular market visits and competitor benchmarking with the Brand Manager to provide input on future strategy.</li><li>Demonstrate agility in reacting to business opportunities and market dynamics, adjusting strategy as needed.</li></ul>Desired Experience:<ul><li>5 - 7 years of progressive experience in business planning and development.</li><li>Proven success in developing and implementing strategic merchandise vision aligned with brand objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with principal or in-house brands to drive measurable business outcomes.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience in sales forecasting, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination.</li></ul>

Senior Merchandiser

Chalhoub Group

What You'll Be Doing&nbsp;The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance,Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.Key Responsibilities Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making. Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity. Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail. Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions. Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios. Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.What You ll Need To Succeed5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.Advanced Excel analytics skillsWhat We Can Offer YouWith us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.We Invite All Applicants to ApplyIt Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Merchandise Planner - Tryano

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

<div>
 
 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 Supporting Actions
 
 
 
 Assisting Buyer in the selecting &amp; sourcing of Merchandise assortment/mix for PRL stores
 
 
 <ul>
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 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to curate a diverse and cohesive assortment of Polo Ralph Lauren women's wear products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear &ndash; Updating Order Master.
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 Analyze historical sales data, customer feedback, and the Indian market trends to make informed decisions about the selection of styles, colors, and sizes within the assortment.
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 Ensure that the assortment reflects Polo Ralph Lauren's brand identity, incorporating classic American styles, quality craftsmanship, and a luxury appeal that resonates with the Indian Luxury segment consumers.
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 Continuously monitor the performance of products within the assortment, identifying best-sellers, slow movers, and opportunities for seasonal adjustments.
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 Develop and maintain assortment plans that balance iconic Polo Ralph Lauren staples with new and innovative product offerings to meet customer demands.
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 Create Purchase Orders (POs), review Order Confirmation (OCs) and track the progress of orders to ensure on-time delivery.
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 Creating in season express orders on a need basis.
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 Set ARP targets for product categories
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 Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis
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 Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season &ndash; EOM / BOM
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 OTB calculation
 
 
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 </ul>
 Collaborating with brands
 
 
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 Collaborate with brands to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors, aiming to maximize profitability while maintaining product quality and exclusivity, thereby achieving best value &ndash; Order Confirmation Management.
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 Establish and nurture strong relationships with Polo Ralph Lauren's network of vendors, including international and domestic suppliers, to secure access to high-quality products.
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 Collaborate with vendors on product development, ensuring that their offerings align with the brand's standards and customer expectations.
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 Monitor vendor performance, track order fulfillment, and address any supply chain issues promptly to maintain a seamless flow of merchandise.
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 Stay informed about vendor trends, innovations, and market conditions, sharing relevant insights with the buying team for strategic decision-making.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Tracking Stock Management
 
 
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 Plan, monitor and maintain Ideal stock cover for women's wear products, taking into account demand forecasts, sales trends, and seasonal fluctuations for each product category in stores.
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 Plan for inter-store transfers to achieve maximum value (AMM).
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 Fill rate management.
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 Ensure timely online availability of stock.
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 Dormancy within specified norms
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 Pullback within specified norms
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 Analyze sell-through rates and stock turnover to optimize stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and minimize holding costs. Maintain sell-through reports.
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 Implement inventory replenishment strategies to ensure that popular products are consistently in stock and readily available to customers.
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 Work closely with the Planning Team to align inventory management practices with merchandise planning and demand forecasting initiatives.
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 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to make informed markdown and clearance decisions for slow-moving or seasonal items, aiming to maximize profitability.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Information/Data Management
 
 
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 Timely Updating Brand Catalogues.
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 Updating UDA &amp; BNF in style masters.
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 Updating Brand sell-through reports.
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 Creating top seller bottom seller reports.
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 Preparing Sell-through reviews &amp; department reviews.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category
 
 
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 Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category
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 Target Vs achievement
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 Merchandise plan report
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 Product performance Lk2Lk
 
 
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 </ul>
 Pricing Strategy
 
 
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 Assist in developing pricing strategies for women's wear products, considering factors such as brand positioning, market competition, and customer value perception.
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 Conduct price elasticity analysis and competitive pricing benchmarking to determine optimal price points for different product categories.
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 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to set promotional pricing and markdown strategies that align with seasonal sales events and clearance periods.
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 Stay informed about currency exchange rates and their potential impact on pricing for imported products.
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 Continuously assess pricing strategies and make recommendations for adjustments based on sales performance and market dynamics, maintaining a balance between profitability and customer satisfaction.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Visual Merchandising Support
 
 
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 Partner closely with the Visual Merchandising team to ensure that Polo Ralph Lauren women's wear products are displayed effectively and consistently across stores in India.
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 Provide input and recommendations to the VM team regarding the strategic placement, arrangement, and presentation of women's wear products, including suggestions for window displays, in-store displays, and mannequin styling.
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 Coordinate with the VM team to align product displays with seasonal themes and emerging fashion trends, ensuring that the visual presentation remains fresh and enticing to customers.
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 Work in conjunction with the Visual Merchandisers to plan the introduction of new arrivals and the showcasing of highlighted collections, ensuring that these products receive prominent visibility within the store.
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 Understand customer behavior and shopping patterns to recommend VM strategies that enhance customer engagement and drive sales, contributing to the overall success of the women's wear category and the Polo Ralph Lauren brand.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Cross Functional Support
 
 
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 Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including the Senior Buyer, Visual Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure a cohesive approach to women's wear buying strategies and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain open and effective communication channels with vendors, sharing relevant information and insights with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries and efficient inventory management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Share sales data, customer feedback, and market insights with cross-functional teams, providing valuable inputs to inform merchandise planning, visual merchandising, marketing campaigns, and operations strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the Marketing team to coordinate and support promotional activities and sales events, ensuring that marketing efforts align seamlessly with women's wear assortments and customer interests.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Operations team to facilitate efficient stock movements, replenishments, and inventory control, ensuring that women's wear products are consistently available for customers while optimizing stock levels and adhering to operational best practices.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Being a custodian in formulating the Stock &amp; sale plan
 
 
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 Product category wise dispatch plan
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 Planned Vs actual
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 Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis
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 Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches
 
 
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 </ul>
 Market Intelligence
 
 
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 New launches (competition product / window / schemes)
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 Competition Mapping
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 Training (Merchandise, Product &amp; VM related)
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 Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings to remain at the forefront of the fashion industry.
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 <li>
 Regularly attend fashion shows, industry events, and trade exhibitions to gather insights and inspiration for the women's wear category.
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 Analyze data from customer surveys, social media, and fashion publications to identify emerging trends and customer demands, informing buying decisions.
 </li>
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 Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark Polo Ralph Lauren's women's wear offerings against other luxury brands in the Indian luxury market.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Track the Core Business Contribution
 
 
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 Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis
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 Identifying new designs to be added to this category
 
 
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 </ul>
 Help in creation of Retail Design Brief
 
 
 <ul>
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 Designing a retail brief to design &ndash; option grid &amp; learning of past season
 
 
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 </ul>
 Integrated Go To Market (IGTM)
 
 
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 Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design
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 Dressing up one key store for the look
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 Roll &ndash; out across stores
 
 
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 </ul>
 Integration with space planning
 
 
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 Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Assistant Buyer - Ralph Lauren

The RealReal

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About The Role</h1>
[Planning Analyst, Retail] 
As a Merchandise Planning Analyst at the RealReal, you will be responsible for supporting demand &amp; supply strategies across multiple categories, with a focus on our retail channel. The role will be focused on unlocking consumer insights through data in order to quickly and profitably grow this channel. Strong communication and analytical skills are key for success in this role as well as being able to work independently and with a team. This person will report into the Manager, Omni Planning. 
 
[Planning Analyst, Virtual] 
As a Merchandise Planning Analyst at the RealReal, you will be responsible for supporting demand &amp; supply strategies across multiple categories, with a focus on our new Virtual Inventory channel. Virtual inventory is a new channel for TRR which unlocks supply through our trusted vendor partners; the role will be focused on unlocking consumer insights through data in order to quickly and profitably grow this channel. Strong communication and analytical skills are key for success in this role as well as being able to work independently and with a team. This person will report into the Manager, Omni Planning
[Planning Analyst, Retail]<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Get To Do Every Day</h1><ul><li>
Manage weekly business performance reporting for retail channel; responsible for sharing out with key stakeholders and adjusting strategy where needed</li><li>
Support weekly reporting and recapping across multiple categories</li><li>
Support the development of new reporting and ways of analyzing business related to the retail channel &amp; program</li><li>
Perform ad hoc analysis to support business needs and communicating risks and opportunities</li><li>
Interpreting financial metrics to help develop recommendations and action plans to impact performance</li><li>
Support pre-season planning efforts and in-season forecasting</li><li>
Forge collaborative relationships with with cross-functional partners including vendor, merchandising and pricing teams</li><li>
Work closely with store team to help evaluate and enhance the customer shopping experience</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Bring To The Role</h1>
Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience required; business or finance degree preferred</li><li>
1-2 years of experience in inventory management, merchandise planning, financial planning, strategy, or business analytics</li><li>
Proficiency with Excel &amp; Google Suite required, familiarity with SQL &amp; Looker a plus</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math</li><li>
Ability to conduct and build ad hoc data analysis</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills highly preferred</li><li>
Team player able to work effectively and collaboratively across all departments to meet goals</li><li>
Customer curious and dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience</li></ul>
Preferred Requirements:<ul><li>
Omni-channel retail experience a plus</li></ul>
[Planning Analyst, Virtual]<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Get To Do Everyday</h1><ul><li>
Manage weekly business performance reporting for Virtual channel; responsible for sharing out with key stakeholders and adjusting strategy where needed</li><li>
Support weekly promo reporting and recapping across multiple categories</li><li>
Manage discounting and inventory reconciliation for virtual channel and facilitating outreach to partners where needed</li><li>
Support the development of new reporting and ways of analyzing business related to the Virtual channel</li><li>
Perform ad hoc analysis to support business needs and shifts in-season; communicating risks and opportunities</li><li>
Interpreting financial metrics to help develop recommendations and action plans to impact performance</li><li>
Support pre-season planning efforts and in-season forecasting</li><li>
Forge collaborative relationships with with cross-functional partners including vendor, merchandising and pricing teams</li><li>
Work closely with site merch to help evaluate and enhance the customer shopping experience</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You Bring To The Role</h1><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience required; business or finance degree preferred</li><li>
1-2 years of experience in inventory management, merchandise planning, financial planning, strategy, or business analytics</li><li>
Proficiency with Excel &amp; Google Suite required, familiarity with SQL &amp; Looker a plus</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in retail math</li><li>
Ability to conduct and build ad hoc data analysis</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail, and organizational skills highly preferred</li><li>
Team player able to work effectively and collaboratively across all departments to meet goals</li><li>
Customer curious and dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience</li><li>
Omni-channel retail experience a plus</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks</h1><ul><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li><li>
401K with Company Match</li><li>
Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
9 Paid Company Holidays</li><li>
Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)</li><li>
Find out more about our Benefits here.</li></ul>
The expected salary range for this role is $57,317.00-$68,952.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate&rsquo;s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR&rsquo;s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.
The RealReal is the world&rsquo;s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories&mdash;including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home&mdash;in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.<div><div><div><div>
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That&rsquo;s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here. 
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</div></div></div></div></div>

Planning Analyst

PDA Search and Selection Ltd

Job Title: Graduate MerchandiserLocation: CarlisleHours: 37.5 hours a week Monday- Friday Standard office hoursSalary: Competitive Salary DOEBenefits: 30 days Holiday 20% Company Discount PensionOur client are looking for a Graduate Merchandiser to join their team. This position ensures that the right products are purchased, at the right time, for the right price and in the right quantities. This role will be responsible for managing relationships from both product supply and distribution and this is a varied, fast-paced role.Job responsibilities<ul><li>Providing analysis to shape product ranges.</li><li>Providing analysis for location performance and insights</li><li>Identifying trends and sharing data insights</li><li>Ensuring that product sizes and ratios meets customer needs</li><li>Optimising when products need to be delivered</li><li>Compiling pricing and promotional changes across departments</li><li>Liaising with suppliers to ensure delivery and product quality</li><li>Compiling information for supplier deliveries</li><li>Working with distribution colleagues to ensure goods flow smoothly</li><li>Working to assist the stock allocation team at peak times of activity</li><li>Creating Purchase Orders</li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Educated to degree level ideally.</li><li>Numerate and analytical</li><li>Motivated and willing to learn</li><li>Organised with a good eye for detail</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>A good team player</li><li>Experience with Excel Spreadsheets would be ideal</li></ul>If you feel these qualities describe you, then we would like to hear from you.Please submit your career details to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED.

Graduate Merchandiser

<div>
 
 The Senior Merchandiser is responsible for the execution of QC+&rsquo;s merchandise development and production process, including coordination of merchandise suppliers, product selection/quality control, supply logistics and various internal departments inside the company.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Collaborate with the Merchandise Manager and Design Team and/or Head of Merchandise Development &amp; Production to develop new merchandise requirements and plan new product designs and categories.
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 Liaise closely with suppliers and Design Team to develop bespoke products from artwork to product specifications, molding, samples, and final production, achieving the highest levels of quality in product fabrication.
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 Coordinate product research process to support concepts for new products/product lines and prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
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 Coordinate with merchandise suppliers on all aspects of the production process, including contract placement, product sampling and design revisions, quality control, main order finalization, shipping, and delivery, etc.
 </li>
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 Maintain strong working relationships with merchandise suppliers and act as day-to-day point of contact for all such suppliers.
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 Work closely with suppliers to ensure a swift response and timely resolution to any issues and deliver merchandising milestones within the critical path.
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 Manage timely deliveries and ensure product specifications are met to QC+&rsquo;s standards.
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 Research patents, copyright, and trademarks related to bespoke product development to ensure that no future infringement issues or claims against QC+ arise.
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 Conduct research to identify the best means to fabricate products and the best suppliers to engage for production.
 </li>
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 Work with the Merchandise Manager and Head of Merchandise Development &amp; Production and Design Team colleagues to review product samples and coordinate required updates/design alterations.
 </li>
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 Work with the Merchandise Manager and/or Head of Merchandise Development &amp; Production and Design Team colleagues to plan parameters for merchandising main orders/reorders, including order quantities, pricing, packaging, labelling, shipping specifics, etc.
 </li>
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 Work with the Merchandise Coordinators and Merchandise Administrators to complete all operational and administrative processes including using the product request acceptance form.
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with the Procurement Team to oversee and support all aspects of the procurement process related to merchandise supply.
 </li>
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 Liaise with the Legal and Finance Teams to process contracts, invoicing, and other documentation related to suppliers.
 </li>
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 Liaise with Logistics Team and other departments to facilitate the inbound shipping of product samples and main orders.
 </li>
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 Develop a strong collaborative relationship with staff at QM/QC+ gift shops, ensuring that relevant aspects of the merchandise production process are communicated and that logistical requirements are coordinated.
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 Prepare ad-hoc reports as required.
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 Prepare forecasts to optimize sales, stock holding, margin, and availability.
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 Monitor margin performance to ensure that retail &amp; merchandising margin targets are achieved.
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 Source/identify and evaluate potential suppliers to engage for new business.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
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 A degree in business administration, marketing, design, or other relevant subject area.
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 At least 6 years of retail experience.
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 Well-developed computing skills, including the understanding of relevant IT products and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/Oracle).
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 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Retail Merchandiser

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