merchandise planner

Crocs

<div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Merchandise Planner, DTC
</b></h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID: 13281
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location(s):
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Time in Office: Onsite
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you&rsquo;re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you&rsquo;re not expected to fit a mold. You&rsquo;re encouraged to break it and create something better.</div><div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Overview</b></h2>
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The Crocs, Inc. team is currently hiring a <b>Merchandise Planner, DTC</b>, to support our growing eCommerce Planning efforts for the Americas market. This role will be responsible for developing and executing demand plans for both core and new products, ensuring optimal inventory levels and profitable business growth. The Merchandise Planner, DTC, will drive cross-functional collaboration with commercial partners to align on demand review, consolidation, and seasonal handoffs. Various categories to cover include Clogs, Lifestyle, or Sandals. They will also coordinate the Open to Buy process, maintain product-driven inventory policies, and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. By focusing on data-driven approaches and market trends, this position will help improve sales, improve stock movement rates, and strengthen Crocs&rsquo; eCommerce presence across the Americas.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Do</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Conduct in-depth weekly and monthly analyses to assess sales performance across DTC and Wholesale channels, inventory turnover, and assortment effectiveness.</li>
<li>Develop comprehensive reports that highlight key trends, sales opportunities, and recommendations for assortment optimization to improve speed.</li>
<li>Manage Product Life Cycle Inventory actions and SKU productivity analysis.</li>
<li>Analyze sales data to uncover insights that drive revenue growth, drive faster decision-making and improve inventory turnover rates.</li>
<li>Monitor market trends across channels, analyze sell-in/sell-out data to advise demand opportunities and support buying decision-making.</li>
<li>Partner with Channel Planning leads to recommend strategies to ensure alignment with market demands and optimize inventory levels.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Global Merchandising GMM to recommend changes to product assortment to improve sales and meet consumer demand.</li>
<li>Make actionable recommendations on buying strategies and inventory allocation across channels.</li>
<li>Make speed buy recommendations to channel leads as part of the monthly planning cycle.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement.</li>
<li>Identify inefficiencies in current processes and suggest improvements to improve speed and responsiveness.</li>
<li>Stay updated with industry guidelines in inventory management and demand forecasting.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Bring to the Table</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li>At least 2+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and developing plans for growth, preferably in retail or accessories.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Experience with inventory management systems and forecasting tools.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Familiarity with market research and consumer behavior analysis.</li>
</ul>
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.</p><br>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.</p><br>
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Title: Merchandise Planner, DTC</p>
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Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000</p>
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Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.</p><br>
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At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.</p><br>
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This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.</p><br>
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This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&amp;D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.</p><br>
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The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.</i></p>
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Job Category: Corporate</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Denver</p></div>

Merchandise Planner, DTC

Chalhoub Group

<div><p><b>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT</b></p><p>
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.</p><p>
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.</p><p>
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.</p><p>
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.</p><p><b><br>
What you'll be doing</b>
</p><p>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 &ndash; 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.</p><p>
Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Define the sales plan and OTB to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.</li><li>Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.</li><li>Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.</li><li>Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.</li><li>Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations</li><li>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.</li><li>Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.</li></ul><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b>
</p><ul><li><p>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills</p></li><li><p>
Strong business acumen and strong attention to detail</p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication with the ability to influence and challenge</p></li><li><p>
Confident, adaptable, and diplomatic (Confidence in making decisions and identifying key actions)</p></li><li><p>
Strong time management and prioritization skills</p></li><li><p>
Willing to listen and collaborate effectively</p></li><li><p>
Resilient and able to work under pressure</p></li><li><p>
5 years experience in planning for different multiple categories</p></li><li><p>
Advanced Excel proficiency</p></li><li><p>
SAP is a plus</p></li></ul><p><b>
What we can offer you</b>
</p><p>With 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.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><b>We Invite All Applicants to Apply</b></p><p>
It 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.</p><p>
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.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner - GAP INC.

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

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  <strong>
   Job Summary
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  The Merchandise Planner is responsible for optimizing stock availability, sales performance, and inventory investment across pharmacy categories including prescription medicines, OTC, skincare, wellness, and FMCG. This role partners closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the right products are in the right stores at the right time, maximizing sales, margin, and customer satisfaction while minimizing stock risk and expiry.
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   Key Responsibilities
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 <ul>
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   Develop seasonal, monthly, and weekly sales and stock plans by category, brand, and store cluster.
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   Forecast demand considering promotions, seasonality, new launches, and historical trends.
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   Build Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans aligned with business budgets and working capital targets.
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   Monitor stock levels, sell-through, weeks of cover, and expiry risks to ensure optimal availability.
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   Drive replenishment strategies for fast-moving SKUs and critical healthcare products.
  </li>
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   Proactively manage slow-moving, short-dated, and obsolete stock through markdowns, transfers, and RTVs.
  </li>
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   Track KPIs including sales, margin, stock turn, availability, and shrinkage.
  </li>
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   Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
  </li>
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   Analyze store, category, and SKU performance to identify risks and growth opportunities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner with Buyers to optimize assortments and intake plans.
  </li>
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   Work with Supply Chain and Operations teams to improve replenishment, allocation, and store execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support Marketing and VM teams with data for promotions, campaigns, and launches.
  </li>
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   Support store clustering and ranging strategies based on demographics and sales performance.
  </li>
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   Recommend SKU rationalization, range expansion, and space optimization initiatives.
  </li>
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   Ensure compliance with regulatory and expiry management standards for pharmacy products.
  </li>
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   Creating the planogram of the products / brands, keeping them up to date
  </li>
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   Create visually engaging displays that showcase products in a compelling and attractive manner, while adhering to brand guidelines.
  </li>
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   Regularly refresh and update displays to maintain visual interest and reflect seasonal or thematic changes.
  </li>
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   Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in merchandising and incorporate innovative ideas into store displays.
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   Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of merchandising efforts and adjust as needed.
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  Qualifications &amp; Experience
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   A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field. However, relevant experience or a combination of education and experience may also be accepted.
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   Minimum 2-3 years or experience using spaceman software or similar and merchandising field.
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  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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   Job Specific: Planning, time management, attention to details
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   Strong creative and artistic skills with a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
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   Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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   Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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   Generic Skills: Experienced in Computer Skills, expert in MS office &ndash; Excel, Adobe Creative
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   Knowing trends, analytical thinking, creativity, visual standards.
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Merchandise Planner - BinSina Pharmacy

CALVIN KLEIN

<div><p><b>Be part of an iconic story.
</b></p><p></p><p>At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world &ndash; and &ndash; endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)</p><p></p><p><b>
POSITION SUMMARY: </b>The Planner is responsible for developing, executing and communicating strategic merchandise financial plans for the Calvin Klein Omni-Channel and driving business to meet the division&rsquo;s financial, merchandising and marketing objectives.</p><p></p><p><b>
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p><b><br>
</b></p><p><b>Accountabilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Develop, execute, and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans that support the company&rsquo;s financial, product, and marketing objectives.</li>
<li>Strategically drive the business in order to maximize sales and margin, and optimize inventory.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of Brand initiatives, and ensure that all planning activities support annual goals.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
Create strategic financial plans that support the company&rsquo;s objectives and brand goals.</p><ul>
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At a Department &amp; Product Segmentation level, develop sales, gross margin, and inventory plans that support the company&rsquo;s profit objectives. Collaborate with merchandising to ensure that financial objectives align with product opportunities.</li>
<li>Guide the merchandising team, utilizing historical data and current trends, to capitalize on new opportunities, and identify risks. Communicate opportunities and risks to key business partners including merchandising, finance, marketing, visual, and brand leaders.</li>
<li>Build and maintain a strategic promotional calendar, in partnership with merchandising and marketing<ul><li>
Provide guidance on key/peak weeks</li></ul>
</li><li>Budget<b>: </b>Help build and manage the budget for area of responsibility and ensure we are meeting our sales, GM and inventory targets.</li>
<li>Decision Making<b>: </b>Must be able to make decisions quickly in an ever-changing environment; partner cross functionally with cross-functional team. Identify risks and opportunities relative to sales trends on product, flow, and presentation.</li>
<li>Resourcefulness/Creativity<b>: </b>Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and/or ad hoc projects and be detail orientated.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Weekly Business Management:</b></p><ul>
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Provide updated weekly forecasts to merchandising team detailing category opportunities and risks, recommending markdowns, and reflowing inventory as needed. Ensure that all decisions are based on historical data and/or current trends.</li>
<li>Present &ldquo;action points&rdquo; to cross functional teams and senior management and gain consensus on business.</li>
<li>Drive strategic pricing decisions with cross functional team to maximize sales and margin.</li>
<li>Manage seasonal liabilities, inventory by source, and recommend reflow of new deliveries as needed.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Owner of the Open to Buy Process and Meetings:</b></p><ul>
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Partner with merchandising, visual and marketing to develop 90 day forecast for sales, margin, and inventory.</li>
<li>Develop analytics to support business approach including source, delivery, and season forecasts.</li>
<li>Pre-meet with divisional leadership to gain consensus prior to monthly strategic meeting.
</li><li>Lead and direct the monthly forecast meeting providing guidance to business leaders and finance. Recommend strategic actions to maximize sales and margin, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk. Collaborate with the field organization, visual, marketing, and other critical partners to ensure execution of strategies.</li>
<li>Lead the receipt reconciliation process with merchant team. Ensure that on order and committed receipts are delivering in time to support forecasts. Identify risks and drive action plans to manage. Recommend &ldquo;chasing&rdquo; or &ldquo;reflowing&rdquo; receipts as appropriate.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
Pre- Season Planning Process:</b></p><ul>
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Review historical performance at the department and program item level. Present analysis by source, delivery, and category to merchants to understand prior performance and develop future goals.</li>
<li>Pre-season create department, category and item plans to support the development of the line.</li>
<li>Provide receipt plans, margin and IMU goals, and flow strategies to merchants to drive assortment execution.</li>
<li>Review and reconcile assortments with inventory planners to ensure appropriate breadth and depth, and flawless execution. Provide guidance on store clusters and alpha ranks.</li>
<li>Lead and facilitate buy finalization meeting with merchant. Present pre-season plans that support new assortment. Identify risks and opportunities relative to product, flow, and presentation. Highlight changes to store groups and distribution strategies relative to last year or prior buys.</li>
<li>Gain consensus on assortment and plans from senior management. Lock plans seasonally and ensure that any reforecasting of sales, margin, or inventory (based on changes in trends) is reflected as new assortments are delivered.</li>
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QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul>
<li>
Minimum 2-3 years merchandise planning experience; 5 or more years of total work experience</li>
<li>4-year degree; advanced degree a plus</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience<ul>
<li>Presenting and recommending strategies and building a business case</li>
<li>Strategic forecasting for a multidimensional business</li>
<li>Assuming additional areas of accountability successfully</li>
<li>Influencing and negotiating at a variety of levels</li></ul></li><br>
</ul><p><b>
</b></p><ul><li>Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presenting complex material in an organized and compelling manner</li>
<li>Well-versed in planning and allocation systems, as well as advanced Microsoft windows applications.</li>
<li>Analytical/Math Skills
</li><li>Project Management
</li><li>Strategic Forecasting &amp; Financial Planning</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.</b></p><p></p>
Pay Range:$82,500-$117,100<p></p>
PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.<p></p>
Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.<p></p><p><b>
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority</b></p><p></p><p>
At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:</p><ul>
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Pay &amp; Insurance:</b> Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.</p></li>
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401(k):</b> An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.</p></li>
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Flexible Workplace:</b> Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.</p></li>
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Wellbeing Support:</b> A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.</p></li>
<li><p><b>
Care.com Services:</b> Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.</p></li>
<li><p><b>
Education Assistance:</b> Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.</p></li>
<li><p><b>
Associate Discount:</b> Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.</p></li>
</ul><p></p><p>
Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</p><p></p><p><b>
About PVH:</b></p><p></p><p>
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That&rsquo;s the Power of Us, that&rsquo;s the Power of PVH+.</p><p></p><p><br>
One of PVH&rsquo;s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion &amp; Diversity at PVH <b>here</b>.</p><p></p><p><i>
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (&quot;PVH&quot;) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.</i></p><p></p><p><i>
To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant&rsquo;s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.</i></p></div><div></div>

Merchandise Planner - Calvin Klein

Apparel Group

<div>
 Key Responsibilities
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   Merchandise &amp; Item Management
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   Create and maintain accurate item master data in the system.
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   Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) ensuring timely updates.
  </li>
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   Edit and update PO and Item Master details based on buying changes.
  </li>
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   Ensure overall data accuracy and compliance within the system.
  </li>
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   Vendor Management
  </li>
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   Coordinate with Buyers and vendors for order confirmations and delivery timelines.
  </li>
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   Follow up on vendor payments in collaboration with the Finance team.
  </li>
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   Maintain professional vendor communication to ensure smooth execution.
  </li>
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   Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management
  </li>
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   Prepare and manage base data for OTB budgets and templates.
  </li>
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   Monitor OTB utilization and highlight variances.
  </li>
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   Track margin performance and ensure alignment with financial targets.
  </li>
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   Provide recommendations for OTB reallocation based on sales performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Range Planning &amp; Assortment Support
  </li>
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   Consolidate and maintain the Range Plan.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure assortment planning aligns with category and brand strategy.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support Buyers with data-driven insights and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Stock &amp; Promotion Support
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide stock management inputs including store-wise launch checks and warehouse fulfillment tracking against allocations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support promotion planning by ensuring accurate stock and OTB data uploads.
  </li>
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   Monitor sell-through performance and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  </li>
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   Pricing Management
  </li>
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   Execute pricing updates (RSP &ndash; F5) accurately in the system.
  </li>
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   Ensure price accuracy and margin compliance.
  </li>
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   Coordinate price changes with relevant stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Logistics Coordination
  </li>
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   Track shipments using the Logistics Tracker.
  </li>
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   Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
  </li>
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   Proactively resolve supply chain or shipment-related issues.
  </li>
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   Reporting &amp; Analysis
  </li>
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   Prepare Daily Sales Reports (DSR).
  </li>
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   Generate periodic performance reports for Buyers and management.
  </li>
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   Analyse sales, stock, margin, and OTB performance.
  </li>
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   Present actionable insights to support commercial decision-making.
  </li>
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   Cross-Functional Coordination
  </li>
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   Work closely with Buyers, Logistics, Suppliers, and Finance teams.
  </li>
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   Ensure seamless communication and operational alignment across departments.
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  </li>
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 Key Competencies
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   Strong analytical and numerical skills
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   High attention to detail and data accuracy
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   Commercial awareness and margin understanding
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   Effective communication and stakeholder management
  </li>
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   Time management and ability to manage multiple priorities
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Merchandise Planner - Private Label

Navy Exchange

<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>260000WQ</b><div>
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Primary Location</b><b>:</b> United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach</div><div><b>
Organization</b><b>:</b> NEXCOMHQ<div>
</div><b>
Pay Range</b><b>:</b> $40,737</div><div></div><div><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b><br>
Assists Buyer and Planner Distributor in various functional merchandising areas.</p><p><b>
Duties and Responsibilities:</b><br>
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in all functions including assortment planning, execution, advertising coordination, financial planning execution, merchandise allocation, and replenishment for one or more assigned departments for a worldwide retail organization.</p><ul><li><p>
Assists the buyer in evaluation, development, and execution of appropriate stock assortments and sources of supply for regional and corporate programs.</p></li><li><p>
Negotiate with vendors for additional support such as cooperative advertising, freight allowances, coupons, in-store merchandising demonstrations, and training.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for advertising information program sheets and tracks the order status to ensure on-time receipts for advertised items. Places orders as directed.</p></li><li><p>
At the direction of the Buyer, may assume buying responsibility for specific merchandise classifications.</p></li><li><p>
At the direction of the DMM, may assume responsibility for developing inventory projections, planning, and replenishment for specific merchandise classifications.</p></li><li><p>
Effectively communicates all merchandising programs to worldwide stores and other departments as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for new items vendor set up and maintaining accurate item vendor data, including pricing, in the merchandising system.</p></li><li><p>
Works with management to develop and maintain plan-o-grams.</p></li><li><p>
Place and track open orders from placement to receipt.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain open to buy as directed.</p></li><li><p>
Assists the Buyer and Planner Distributor in reviewing and monitoring sales, profits, and inventories of stores and distribution centers to ensure maximum performance for assigned departments.</p></li><li><p>
Works with Buyer and Planner Distributor to analyze vendor performance.</p></li><li><p>
Prepares system reports as needed for review and analyze.</p></li><li><p>
Conducts store visits in conjunction with Buyer or Planner Distributor to evaluate merchandising programs and execution. Provides recommendations for changes and improvement as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in advertising meetings, vendor meetings, and merchandise clinics.</p></li><li><p>
Attends professional development training.</p></li><li><p>
Supervises assigned administrative support staff and delegate tasks as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>
Keeps abreast of current industry trends through, but not limited to, vendor meetings, market trips, trade publications, and commercial store visits.</p></li><li><p>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</p></li><li><p>
Works under the supervision of the Buyer or Planner Distributor and operates within the established Navy Exchange policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercises judgment and develops approach in routine and unusual matters. Performance is evaluated based on operational performance of the assigned departments, skills evaluation, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, and established individual performance objectives.</p></li></ul><p>
The incumbent of this position must file a <b>Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)</b> as required.</p></div><div></div><div><p><b><br>
Total of 4 years of experience consisting of the following:</b></p><p><b>
GENERAL EXPERIENCE</b><br>
3 years of general experience which was gained in administrative, merchandising, technical, or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices, skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships, and the ability to exercise mature judgment.</p><p><b>
OR</b></p><p><b>
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE</b><br>
1 year of education above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree for 3 years of general experience.</p><p><b>
AND</b></p><p><b>
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE</b><br>
1 year of progressive experience which provided background in procurement practices, methods, and procedures; developing and maintaining open-to-buy; selecting sources of supply; comparison shopping; review of merchandising for pricing, markdowns, and stock rotation; planning and developing sales promotions and other merchandise controls; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the procurement operational area.</p><div><br>
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Job</b><b>:</b> Buying</div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b> Full-Time (35 + hours)</div><div><b>
Unposting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 29, 2026, 10:59:00 PM</div></div>

ASSISTANT BUYER - WINE + SPIRITS

Al Tayer Insignia

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 We are seeking a commercially driven Planner ideally with Beauty background to deliver the division or brand merchandise strategy through robust seasonal and annual sales planning, forecasting, inventory management, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) discipline. This role plays a critical part in maximizing sales performance, margin optimization, and inventory efficiency across a large-scale retail operation.
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 Working closely with Buying, Retail Operations, Logistics, and suppliers, the role drives strong execution of merchandise plans while maintaining high levels of operational accuracy, supplier performance, and data-driven decision making.
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   Communicate trading issues and forecasts with proposed actions to senior management and Buying team.
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   Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers in the KSA Region.
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   Manage all aspects relating to shipments, logistical processing and allocation function.&nbsp;
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   Analyze Suppliers&rsquo; delivery performance and, in conjunction with the Buying team, take appropriate actions.
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   Contribute to future supplier strategies.&nbsp;
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   Measure products&rsquo; performance against agreed quality standards and take necessary action with suppliers.
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   Assist in the decision-making and problem solving on supplier / brand / partner issues.&nbsp;
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   Ensure team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company&lsquo;s mission, values and policies.&nbsp;
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   Deliver category sales, gross margin and sell-through performance to plan.&nbsp;
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   Participate in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts for specific brands by analyzing data on seasonal/ yearly trends.&nbsp;
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   Identify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at department level based on KSA knowledge.
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   Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock, whilst analyzing action taken on mark-downs to maximize profit.&nbsp;
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   Monitor performance against plan, taking appropriate action to maximize sales and margins.&nbsp;
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   Develop and maintain effective working partnership with divisions particularly Retail Managers / Store Managers / Logistics and Operations&nbsp;
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   Drive decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at division and location level.
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   Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes.&nbsp;
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   Implement the agreed departmental strategy, in conjunction with the Buying team.&nbsp;
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   Implement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders.&nbsp;
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   Maintain OTB to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targets.&nbsp;
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   Manage communication and coordination with stores regarding price changes, product discontinuation, and brand / item focus.&nbsp;
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   Evaluate market and customer information together with historical data and forward trends to develop the merchandise plans.&nbsp;
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   Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecast.&nbsp;
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   Manage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products based on model stock and trends to achieve optimal sales, profit and inventory performance.
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   Identify slow and best sellers, responding quickly to maximize sales and minimize risks.&nbsp;
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   Ensure all inventory targets are met, including stock turnover, terminal stock and movements to sale outlets.
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   Identify inter-store transfer of stock and direct the distribution of goods to ensure store targets are met.
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   Responsibility for accurate and timely completion of OTB at the relevant product level&nbsp;
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   Provide ongoing feedback and information to team members on sales results, competitive practices, and delivery issues with vendors and other specific information which could impact the performance of the business
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  People Development
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   Manage, engage and guide Associate &amp; Assistant Planners towards the achievement of business strategies, goals and objectives.&nbsp;
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   Responsible for coaching and training own team members and formalize and follow up on their IDP, in coordination with the employee and HR
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