retail planner

Crocs

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID: 14650
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location(s):
Westwood, MA, US, 02090
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Time in Office: Hybrid
</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>
</div><div><p>
The <b>Retail Demand Planner for HEYDUDE</b> is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing SKU-level demand plans for HEYDUDE Retail stores across all product categories. This role partners cross-functionally with Merchandising, Allocation, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align demand plans, inventory strategies, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) execution to support seasonal and in-season business needs. The Retail Demand Planner plays a critical role in driving inventory health, in-stock performance, and data-driven decision making across the retail channel.
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Do</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Own and maintain the SKU-level demand plan for the retail business, adjusting plans to align with commercial needs ahead of monthly and seasonal buy execution.
</li><li>Coordinate New Product Introductions, Key Product initiatives, and Core/Carryover items in partnership with Merchandising and Leadership.</li>
<li>Partner closely with Allocation to support optimal in-stock levels, manage weeks-of-supply (WOS), and maintain healthy inventory guardrails.
</li><li>Participate in weekly and monthly business reviews by preparing analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision making.</li>
<li>Drive cross-functional alignment on seasonal handoffs, monthly execution, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and reviews.</li>
<li>Develop and propose demand and inventory scenarios based on inventory utilization, promotional activity, and business trends.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Global MFP and Demand Planning teams to translate global seasonal plans into region- and channel-specific execution plans.</li>
<li>Partner with Wholesale, Digital, and International Planning teams to align inventory strategies and support enterprise-wide in-stock goals.</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, finance, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in demand planning and/or Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, preferably within retail, apparel or footwear.</li>
<li>Experience with Merchant Financial Planning (MFP) and/or Integrated Business Planning processes.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of inventory management, service level planning, and in-season execution.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Excel, including analytical modeling and reporting tools.</li>
<li>Experience working with demand planning and MFP systems and tools.</li>
<li>Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional, and matrixed environment.</li>
<li>Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills with a track record of influencing business outcomes</li>
</ul>
<p>#heydude</p></div></div></div><p>
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
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>
<p></p>
<p>
Title: Retail Planner</p>
<p>
Salary or Pay Range: $87,000 - $97,000</p>
<p>
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
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>
<p></p>
<p>
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
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>
<p></p>
<p><i>
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>
<p>
Job Category: Corporate</p><br>
</div></div></div></div><p><br>
<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Boston</p></div>

Retail Planner

Hermès

<div>
 <strong>
  TITLE: RETAIL STORE PLANNER
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  REPORTING LINE:
 </strong>
 Store Director
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  OVERALL MISSION:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Retail Store Planner contributes as directly as possible to the business of the store and to the quality of service to customers by ensuring an optimal management of the store stocks and flows.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 His/her goal is to get the right product at the right moment in store to improve and sustain sales.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he oversees the replenishment plan and the replenishment strategy of her/his store.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will occupy a key position between store team (sales &amp; stock team), logistic team (LDC, Central warehouse, Operations) and subsidiary retail merchandising &amp; planning teams.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will implement and follow closely KPIs related to her/his activity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  MAIN MISSIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock Quality &amp; stock month coverage responsibility
  </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock quality &amp; Sales follow up:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Analyze, identify and closely follow up the key selling items by M&eacute;tier at different levels: SKUs, model, category and implement relevant KPI (MOS, Sell trough)
   </li>
   <li>
    Arrange weekly meetings with In-store Sales floor manager to align on the product offer in store
   </li>
   <li>
    Apply the product strategy defined with Store team &amp; Retail Merchandising
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively advise and promote slow moving items to the Sales team
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively monitor and flag product shortage or risk of shortage and propose alternatives
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock month coverage:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Define, follow, and optimize the right stock coverage for the store to ensure the realization of the store&rsquo;s sales target and align the guidelines from the subsidiary retail merchandising team
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   Implement relevant KPIs:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    MOS, Sell trough, Stock ageing and ensuring rotation of products from remote warehouse
   </li>
   <li>
    Share weekly KPIs and strategy with the store manager
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  In-store space capacity monitoring:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Storage capacity:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Monitor closely the storage capacity to avoid saturation of the in-store stockroom and to enhance the store sales strategy (by available stockrooms and by m&eacute;tiers)
   </li>
   <li>
    Help to organize the store stockrooms (front &amp; back &amp; remote) based on the product offer strategy defined by the Floor Manager
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Product Call Strategy
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <li>
  Where (and when) applicable
 </li>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Min / Max settings CEGID/COCKPIT: Implement with in-store floor managers the min / max CEGID/COCKPIT settings with the store remote stockroom, based on the product offer, the sales strategy and the storage capacity. Follow up and revise them on regular basis
  </li>
  <li>
   Special events: Anticipate and adapt the product call based on peak seasons (Fashion weeks, Year-end celebrations), store commercial events (Trunk shows and M&eacute;tiers Discoveries), new products&rsquo; launches, and support phase out process, in collaboration with the Merchandising team
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow up with LDC your product call and control your replenishment plan vs reality: strong communication to share priorities &amp; needs
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Relations With Other Group Actors
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Work closely with Store management team to reach KPIs
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with local Logistic team &amp; Operations team
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with RM teams (RM &amp; Planning): alert for stock shortage and request of stock rebalancing
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Optimum stock levels across all metiers in store
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient rotation of stock to maximum sell through rates
  </li>
  <li>
   Achievement of the monthly/annual sales budget
  </li>
  <li>
   Increased product awareness of the store team
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong collaboration levels with all stores and corporate actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Build store partnership and community with the HQ Planning team
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  PROFILE
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in Retail back office or Planning/Supply Chain
  </li>
  <li>
   Good understanding of supply chain basic concepts
  </li>
  <li>
   Good knowledge of forecasts methodologies and tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent behavioral and communication skills, leadership, ability to work with sales teams and liaise with corporate teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Very organized, rigorous, and reliable
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Business and service-oriented, proactive to propose improvements and support other team members.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient with Excel (PIVOT, Xlookup functions), Word, Power point
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Retail Store Planner - Abu Dhabi

<div>
 <strong>
  TITLE: RETAIL STORE PLANNER
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  REPORTING LINE:
 </strong>
 Store Director
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  OVERALL MISSION:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Retail Store Planner contributes as directly as possible to the business of the store and to the quality of service to customers by ensuring an optimal management of the store stocks and flows.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 His/her goal is to get the right product at the right moment in store to improve and sustain sales.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he oversees the replenishment plan and the replenishment strategy of her/his store.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will occupy a key position between store team (sales &amp; stock team), logistic team (LDC, Central warehouse, Operations) and subsidiary retail merchandising &amp; planning teams.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will implement and follow closely KPIs related to her/his activity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  MAIN MISSIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock Quality &amp; stock month coverage responsibility
  </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock quality &amp; Sales follow up:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Analyze, identify and closely follow up the key selling items by M&eacute;tier at different levels: SKUs, model, category and implement relevant KPI (MOS, Sell trough)
   </li>
   <li>
    Arrange weekly meetings with In-store Sales floor manager to align on the product offer in store
   </li>
   <li>
    Apply the product strategy defined with Store team &amp; Retail Merchandising
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively advise and promote slow moving items to the Sales team
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively monitor and flag product shortage or risk of shortage and propose alternatives
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock month coverage:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Define, follow, and optimize the right stock coverage for the store to ensure the realization of the store&rsquo;s sales target and align the guidelines from the subsidiary retail merchandising team
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   Implement relevant KPIs:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    MOS, Sell trough, Stock ageing and ensuring rotation of products from remote warehouse
   </li>
   <li>
    Share weekly KPIs and strategy with the store manager
   </li>
   <li>
    In-store space capacity monitoring:
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Storage capacity:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Monitor closely the storage capacity to avoid saturation of the in-store stockroom and to enhance the store sales strategy (by available stockrooms and by m&eacute;tiers)
   </li>
   <li>
    Help to organize the store stockrooms (front &amp; back &amp; remote) based on the product offer strategy defined by the Floor Manager
   </li>
   <li>
    Product Call Strategy
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <li>
  Where (and when) applicable
 </li>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Min / Max settings CEGID/COCKPIT: Implement with in-store floor managers the min / max CEGID/COCKPIT settings with the store remote stockroom, based on the product offer, the sales strategy and the storage capacity. Follow up and revise them on regular basis
  </li>
  <li>
   Special events: Anticipate and adapt the product call based on peak seasons (Fashion weeks, Year-end celebrations), store commercial events (Trunk shows and M&eacute;tiers Discoveries), new products&rsquo; launches, and support phase out process, in collaboration with the Merchandising team
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow up with LDC your product call and control your replenishment plan vs reality: strong communication to share priorities &amp; needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Relations with other Group actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with Store management team to reach KPIs
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with local Logistic team &amp; Operations team
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with RM teams (RM &amp; Planning): alert for stock shortage and request of stock rebalancing
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Optimum stock levels across all metiers in store
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient rotation of stock to maximum sell through rates
  </li>
  <li>
   Achievement of the monthly/annual sales budget
  </li>
  <li>
   Increased product awareness of the store team
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong collaboration levels with all stores and corporate actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Build store partnership and community with the HQ Planning team
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  PROFILE
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in Retail back office or Planning/Supply Chain
  </li>
  <li>
   Good understanding of supply chain basic concepts
  </li>
  <li>
   Good knowledge of forecasts methodologies and tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent behavioral and communication skills, leadership, ability to work with sales teams and liaise with corporate teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Very organized, rigorous, and reliable
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Business and service-oriented, proactive to propose improvements and support other team members.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient with Excel (PIVOT, Xlookup functions), Word, Power point
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Herm&egrave;s is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Herm&egrave;s cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal m&eacute;tiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.
</div>


Retail Store Planner - Mall of the Emirates

CELLA

<div><p><b>Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts</b><br>
<b>Job Type: Contract</b><br>
<b>Compensation Range: $40 - 42 per hour</b><br>
<br>
We are looking for a highly skilled<b> Senior Store Planner </b>to lead the strategic development of fixture plans and architectural criteria for one of the world's leading off-price retailers. In this role, you aren't just moving walls; you are driving sales by optimizing store layouts, department adjacencies, and customer flow across hundreds of new stores, relocations, and major remodels annually.<br>
<br>
<b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Gather and analyze project data to create site-specific fixture plans and architectural drawings that balance high-end design with operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Manage planning for projects with significant financial impact, including new builds ($1M+), expansions ($750K), and large-scale remodels.</li>
<li>Partner with Architects, Construction, and Store Operations to troubleshoot site-specific challenges and interpret local building codes.</li>
<li>Assist management in training Store Planners and outside consultants, ensuring adherence to prototypical requirements and timely project delivery.</li>
<li>Lead design-build meetings for specific locations, analyzing site surveys to make critical design development decisions.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>8+ years of related experience in retail design, store planning, interior design, or architecture.</li>
<li>Advanced working knowledge of REVIT and AutoCAD is required.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of retail store operations, building architecture, construction procedures, and related building codes.</li>
<li>Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, or Interior Design (OR equivalent Certificate).</li><br>
</ul>
<p>JOBID: 052026-131653<br>
#LI-CELLA<br>
#LI-CN1<br>
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.<br>
<br>
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.<br>
<br>
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&amp;D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.<br>
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p></div>

SENIOR STORE PLANNER

Affiniax Partners

<p>We are hiring Sr. Planner &amp; Merchandiser for our fashion retail client based in the UAE.</p><p>Department: Planning and Merchandising</p><p>Reports To: Head - Planning and Merchandising /GM</p><p>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis:</p><ul><li>Develop and manage Brand Annual Budgets for sales, margins, and markdowns.</li><li>Conduct Post-Seasonal Analysis to evaluate past performance at Department, Class, Sub-Class, and Item levels to guide future strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to propose Seasonal Strategies on Sales, Price Points, Size, Color, and Assortment Dimensions based on past performance and future trends.</li><li>Prepare and propose Seasonal Budgets/OTB (Open-to-Buy) from Brand down to Class/Sub-Class levels, ensuring alignment with financial goals such as Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Inflows, Forward Covers, and Sales Margins.</li><li>Develop WSSI (Weekly Sales and Stock Intake) reports, projecting Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Forward Covers, and Planned Inflows by month/season.</li><li>Create Store Grading at the Class/Sub-Class levels to determine the appropriate width and depth of ranges for different store sizes (Medium/Small), optimizing stock levels for display capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to finalize the Buy Plan (Range Plan) by season, ensuring it aligns with financial targets, inventory needs, and product assortment plans.</li><li>Track and report on performance throughout the season, comparing actual performance against planned objectives, adjusting strategies as needed.</li><li>Identify any exceptions or discrepancies in Sales, Stockholdings, Forward Covers, and Inflows and propose corrective actions in collaboration with the Buyers.</li><li>Monitor Seasonal Budget performance and reforecast as necessary, considering past performance trends to adjust for Sales, Stocks, and Inflows.</li><li>Maintain the OTB tracker, ensuring clear visibility on orders placed, cancellations, and any excess or underbuys.</li></ul><p>Inventory Management:</p><ul><li>Ensure the availability of all replenishment items and maintain timely reviews of replenishment orders to prevent stockouts.</li><li>Monitor the flow of stock received in warehouses, ensuring it is allocated to stores and is actively selling. Collaborate with Buyers and Stores to resolve any out-of-stock situations.</li><li>Develop and communicate the allocation plan for seasonal/product launches in collaboration with Buyers, ensuring timely execution for both retail stores and wholesale partners.</li><li>Manage and track sell-through rates at the season and product level to optimize markdowns and avoid excess stock.</li><li>Analyze aging stock and propose actions for clearance or redistribution, communicating necessary steps to the Stores.</li><li>Ensure timely communication with Stores to address any stock consolidation requirements.</li></ul><p>Pricing &amp; Margin Management:</p><ul><li>Collaborate with Buyers to align on pricing for new shipments, ensuring it meets target intake margins.</li><li>Monitor sell-through performance of both fast-moving and slow-moving items, proposing corrective actions for price adjustments, reorders, or markdowns.</li><li>Propose and manage price adjustments for slow-selling items, ensuring alignment with the Buyer's strategy and obtaining Management approval before communicating actions to Stores.</li><li>Contribute to Promotion and End-of-Season Sales (EOSS) planning, focusing on pricing strategies, discounting, and inventory optimization.</li></ul><p>Store &amp; Competitor Visits:</p><ul><li>Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, trends, and customer feedback. Ensure alignment with the brand&rsquo;s strategy on quantity, range, pricing, and customer demands.</li><li>Stay updated on competitor range compositions, pricing strategies, and overall market trends to drive competitiveness.</li></ul><p>Systems Maintenance &amp; Enhancement:</p><ul><li>Ensure the availability and accuracy of reports measuring performance against the planned objectives, maintaining effective tracking of key KPIs.</li><li>Maintain systems, ensuring data integrity, and timely updates to reports and systems. Communicate any system enhancement needs to the Line Manager for review</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Retail Fashion Management, Business Administration, or equivalent from an accredited institution</li><li>Post-Graduate Degree or MBA in Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in retail planning, particularly in fashion retail.</li><li>Experience in managing financial planning, inventory management, pricing strategies, and open-to-buy (OTB) planning.</li><li>Proven track record of working with Buyers, Merchandisers, and cross-functional teams to meet business goals.</li></ul><p>Skills &amp; Competencies:</p><ul><li>Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</li><li>Merchandise planning expertise with a deep understanding of inventory management, sales forecasting, and assortment planning.</li><li>Strong knowledge of retail financials, including sales, margins, markdowns, and OTB.</li><li>Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level for financial tracking and data analysis).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing market dynamics.</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What's your based location?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have in retail planning and merchandising (specifically in fashion retail)?</li><li>Do you have hands-on experience with OTB planning, WSSI reporting, and inventory management? Please briefly specify.</li><li>What's your current salary (AED/month)?</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED/month)</li><li>What's your visa status?</li><li>Have you worked in fashion apparel industry? </li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Sr. Planner & Merchandiser

Four Hands

<div>
 Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and d&eacute;cor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
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 <br/>
 Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin&rsquo;s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people &mdash; with a team of over 800 and growing &mdash; fostering our employees&rsquo; careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
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 The Associate Demand Planner owns foundational planning responsibilities for assigned categories, building expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and lifecycle execution under the guidance of senior planners. This role drives performance through data analysis and execution, while developing the skills to independently manage increasingly complex categories.
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 <br/>
 <strong>
  In This Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and maintain item- and category-level forecasts using historical performance, seasonality, and trend analysis to identify gaps and recommend forecast improvements
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage a category portfolio contributing up to 5% of annual revenue with guidance and oversight from senior planners
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor and drive key performance indicator (KPI) success across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; execute actions to improve results
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain and execute Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for assigned categories and proactively identify and communicate inventory risks
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the execution of promotional and markdown strategies
  </li>
  <li>
   Support product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) strategies and new product introduction (NPI) forecasting; execute markdowns and exit strategies as needed
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage purchase order requests, acknowledgements, and pipeline tracking while monitoring receipt flow and communicating ETA changes to Sales and cross-functional partners
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and initiatives, representing planning priorities and insights for assigned categories
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain reporting accuracy and data integrity; identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, or system issues to senior planners as needed
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
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   Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
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    Be open and honest
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    Reach for excellence
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    Act with responsibility
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    Value the whole person
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    Enjoy the journey
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 Key KPIs
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   BOP and EOP Inventory
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   Sell-Thru
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   Inventory Turn
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   Open to Buy (OTB) and Historical Variance
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   SKU Productivity
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  The Ideal Person
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   2+ years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience (furniture industry experience preferred)
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising required
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   Advanced knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly
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   Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
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   Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned work projects
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   Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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   Highly organized and detail oriented
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   Ability to influence cross-functionally
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  About Four Hands
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 Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and d&eacute;cor &mdash; pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
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 Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
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 And, we are constantly pursuing better &mdash; from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs &mdash; we are never settled, never done.
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 Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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 Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
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Associate Demand Planner

Omni Hotels

Omni Nashville Hotel
<br>The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. Across from the Music City Center, the luxury hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience, fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on four levels. Located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Blvd. The Omni Nashville Hotel design is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character, incorporating natural materials, exposed steel and regional limestone. The multi-story hotel and expanded museum shares meeting and entertainment space and brings additional restaurants and retail venues to this dynamic destination in downtown Nashville.
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The Omni Nashville Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Nashville may be your perfect match.
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Omni Nashville Hotel is excited to offer competitive wages and benefits, growth opportunities, paid time off, and hotel stay discounts! If you love hospitality, and have a passion to serve others then you’ll love working with the Omni Nashville Hotel – apply today!
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To facilitate all aspects of the conference/event including, but not limited to, banquet functions and meeting room arrangements with the meeting planner/client. The manager will serve as the liaison between the meeting planner/client and the hotel, ensuring that all information has been communicated correctly.
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Responsibilities
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<li>Prepares and reviews resumes for groups. Ensures all departments receive necessary information pertaining to the Conference</li>
<li>Partners with the culinary team to create customized menus to fit client’s needs as well as increase food and beverage revenues</li>
<li>Verify contracted banquet meeting rooms in order to guarantee proper space has been assigned and that meeting rooms can accommodate requested set-ups</li>
<li>Conduct pre-planning meetings to include necessary departments when requested by client</li>
<li>Entertain clients in a professional manner to establish closer working relationships</li>
<li>Initiates the method of payment process and assist the credit manager in all accounting procedures</li>
<li>Collects information to create master account estimates 90 days and 21 days prior to conference/event</li>
<li>Creates Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) to review with the meeting planner. Receives signed event orders and provides these to the Credit Manager</li>
<li>Distributes BEO’s which includes all food and beverage and meeting requirements to be reviewed with the Banquets, Banquet Setup and Culinary Departments in daily BEO meeting</li>
<li>Attends required meetings including morning and afternoon Stand-Up Meeting, BEO Meeting, Forecast Meeting and Department Staff Meeting</li>
<li>Recommends appropriate “in-house” and/or preferred vendors for group related services to drive hotel revenue</li>
<li>Conducts pre-conference meetings with meeting planner and all appropriate department heads</li>
<li>During conference, will ensure the meeting arrangements are to the meeting planner’s specifications. Ensures all on-site changes are managed efficiently</li>
<li>Available to meeting planner during conference through phone, email, and in person to trouble shoot any questions that arise</li>
<li>Arranges for post-conference meetings with the meeting planner and the Executive Committee when requested</li>
<li>Responsible for accurately forecasting all food and beverage events, on a monthly and yearly basis. Assist in forecasting guestroom revenue along with the Group Housing Coordinator</li>
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Qualifications
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<li>A minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Conference/Convention Services Manager in a high volume upscale hotel required</li>
<li>Delphi or equivalent systems knowledge required</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred</li>
<li>Certified Meeting Planner (Optional)</li>
<li>Ability to communicate with guests and be able to direct/escort them to the various facilities and functions within the Hotel</li>
<li>Must be conversant with culinary techniques and food creativity. Knowledgeable in banquet set-ups and creativity in room decorations</li>
<li>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages</li>
<li>Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person, by telephone and by radio</li>
<li>Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems</li>
<li>Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department</li>
<li>Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions</li>
<li>Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many guest requests/questions within a short period of time</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays</li>
<li>Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift</li>
<li>Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance</li>
<li>Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift</li>
<li>Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift</li>
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Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
<br>EEOC is the Law Poster.
<br>Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
<br>If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

Convention Services Manager

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