New Balance Apparel Planning Analyst

Apparel Planning Analyst Location: US-MA-Boston Job ID: 6614 Category: Apparel - Positions More information about this job Overview New Balance has a history of 100 years of enduring performance and is still running strong today. Part of what makes New Balance so unique is our commitment to making products that not only provide performance, but also superior fit and comfort. The same attention that is placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is also placed on our associates. We seek talented individuals that fit into our team-oriented atmosphere. Additionally, we are proud to have an environment that offers the comfort of a true work/life balance. If you are looking for a NEW BALANCE, read on! Responsibilities As an Apparel Planning Analyst, you will execute buying, forecasting, and operational aspects for the Apparel Division by supporting the development and implementation of plans and programs. You will optimize inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability and mitigate risk using turn, weeks of supply, and in-stock percentages as barometers. You will work cross-functionally to finalize an effective domestic forecasting and buying process that helps drive accuracy and on time delivery of product. You will facilitate the inline buy process by linking sales input with product management recommendations. In this role, you will partner with various internal teams to identify and seize opportunities, fulfill customer requests, and manage account merchandising needs. Based on your analysis of historical sales and trend data, you will offer product assortments that maximize sales, profit, and fill rate. You will ensure the timely coordination of order tracking, retail release and launch information, order confirmation, cancellation summaries, and delivery information. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of related business experience. Must display a strong aptitude for numbers and analytical, detailed thinking. Understanding of wholesale and retail math concepts and principles, including turn, weeks of supply, acceleration and margin. Excellent computer skills, Excel and database skills required. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work autonomously, multi-task and prioritize. Our products are designed to meet the diverse needs of consumers and our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our associates. We have developed a benefits package that is sure to fit your way of life. Our low-cost medical and dental coverage and onsite wellness program will help you lead a healthy lifestyle. We offer a 401k plan with an employer match, making it possible to save for retirement. Most positions offer a flexible work schedule, work from home options, and a 37.5 hour work week. We provide a generous vacation package and even allow paid time off to volunteer in the community. New Balance encourages its employees to take advantage of our tremendous training and development programs, as well as our tuition reimbursement plan. We are a business casual environment where our employees are encouraged to wear NB product which can be purchased with our significant employee discount. Parking is free at all of our facilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this job Posted by Stephanie Coronado

DSW Inc. Associate Planner/Planning Analyst

Associate Planner/Planning Analyst

Job Code : 896

Division : DSW Inc.

Location : Columbus OH US 43219

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Merchandising Planning/Allocation

Job Description :

Planning Analyst/Associate Planner

The Planning Analyst supports the Merchandise Planner in the development of pre-season plans, in-season plans. Analyzes business performance and recommend financial strategy to support key item planning. Reports to Director Planning. No direct reports. Must possess the ability to:

· Participate in Pre-season Planning, Hindsight, and Monthly Merchandise Plan Review, and all related prep discussions

· Prepare and participate in Monday Business review

· Support merchandise planner with markdown management system and entire markdown process.

o Coordinate with cross function partners on product review and unit letter entry

· Support merchandise planner with purchase order approvals

· Vendor/Attribute Planning - analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support vendor/attribute planning.

o Initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin, monthly re-forecasting, and purchase recommendations.

o Deliver insight, recommendations

· Item Planning - analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support item planning.

o Initial plan development: sales, inventory, margin, monthly re-forecasting, and purchase order recommendations.

o Item plans would be developed and managed with input of merchandise planner, within subclass financials, and with feedback from buying team to ensure plans aligned with merchant strategy. Including merchant direction on lifecycle of item (entrance/exit), presentation, sales/inventory forecasting.

o Develop and manage reporting to support recommendations in item plans. This may include both color and size recommendations in addition to style level.

o Support both the Store Planning and Allocation functions, thru articulate communication and coordination of item plan strategies.

Advanced Functions - Support both merchandise planner and buying team to ensure delivery of team financial goals including

· Initial plan development and reforecasting sub-class plans with guidance from a merchandise planner

o Develop sales, inventory, markdown and receipt plans either weekly or monthly at the class and sub class level based on inputs from the buyer/GMM regarding trend and assortment.

o Present at plans Merchandise Plan Review

· Ad-hoc analysis focused on maximizing opportunities, and risk management.

· Provide insight on business through cross functional communication and presentations

· Analyze business performance and recommend financial strategy to support specific merchandise category. This includes hindsighting, initial plan development, monthly re-forecasting, MD management, and supporting buying group in assortment line review process with guidance from a merchandise planner.

Job Requirements :

Qualifications:

• Strong statistical/analytical skills, including data retrieval, organization, presentation and summary
• Strong PC skills with a focus on Excel, Data Warehouse/Business Objects and Arthur Allocation preferred
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with emphasis on delivery of retail financial concepts
• BA or BS in a business related field or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 3-5 years experience in related fields: financial analysis, planning, allocation, buying
• Experience in retail planning is preferred. Experience working with Arthur systems is preferred

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Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Oakley Web Analyst (Foothill Ranch, CA)

Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Oakley's thirty-year legacy of invention has led to a diversified range of products including high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The essence of the brand is communicated through professional and amateur athletes who see impossibility as just another challenge, and their dedication inspires Oakley to seek out problems, solve with innovation and wrap invention in art. Headquartered in Southern California, the company's optics brand portfolio includes Eye Safety Systems, Fox Racing, Revo, Arnette, Mosley Tribes, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, and Paul Smith Spectacles. In addition to its wholesale business, the company operates retail locations including Bright Eyes, N3L, Oakley O Stores, and The Optical Shop of Aspen. Exceeding the limits of possibility for more than thirty years, Oakley serves the demands of world-class athletes with unbeatable technologies including High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Additional information is available at www.Oakley.com.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is an entry-level position for someone with a strong interest in web analytics and site optimization. The Web Analyst will define, execute and analyze web reporting to uncover the critical trends and insights that will maximize our e-commerce and online marketing efforts. The Web Analyst should have experience in online marketing (email, SEO, SEM, etc.) and have an aptitude for numbers. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess a good understanding of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.).

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for analyzing and reporting key performance indicators for multiple web properties. Interpret data from a variety of sources including our web analytic application, order processing system, customer database, email service provider, online survey application, and ad server into meaningful insight is crucial to the success of this position.

Additional responsibilities include:
Coordinating site reporting deliverables.
Analyzing and documenting the impact of online marketing tactics, site changes, events and other key drivers of web visitor behavior.
Presenting web analytics to department management, business owners and web personnel.
Staying apprised of industry trends and emerging web technology.
Ensuing process adherence and data standards are maintained for accurate tracking.
Assisting with setup and execution of A/B and multivariate web tests.
Monitoring features and campaigns and working closely with members of the team to optimize web page real estate.
Administering user and group account setup and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1-3 years experience with online retailing and marketing.
Strong understanding of industry trends in the online marketing industry.
Experience with online marketing tactics such as including pay-per-click advertising and search engine optimization.
Familiarity with web analytics tools such as Coremetrics, Omniture, WebTrends, and/or Google Analytics.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Strong intellectual curiosity combined with a knack for recognizing correlations, data trends and statistical irregularities.
A motivated self-starter, process-oriented with high attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexibility to accommodate demanding project schedules.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PLUS FACTORS:
Experience with measuring and analyzing consumer behavior, especially in the retail or Internet marketing fields.
Applicable experience using relational databases and SQL to summarize and extract large data sets from an assortment of data sources. At ease using Access, MySQL or other database platforms.
Experience using statistical software applications (SPSS, SAS, MiniTab).
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, computer science, statistics or a scientific field requiring the ability to construct structured tests and analyze results.

Posted by Kris Iringan

American Apparel, Reporting Analyst - Los Angeles

We are seeking a talented Reporting Analyst/Developer ready for an opportunity to grow in a friendly, hard-working and productive environment. You must possess a successful track record of performance, having demonstrated success in a results-oriented firm.

You must possess a strong understanding of report design and implementation utilizing varied platforms, with knowledge of Crystal Reports, Business Objects WebIntelligence and SQL Server stored procedures. Finally, you must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communications skills and be able to function at a high level as a subject-matter expert, a team member, and an individual.

SKILLSET

Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. Strong analytical and quantitative skills including effective data gathering and analysis, presentation creation and delivery Must be flexible to the report clients design requirements Ability to handle functional problems with minimal supervision Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Strong customer service skills Possess an understanding of relational databases/ODBC data sources Excellent documentation skills Detail oriented QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years experience with SQL (T-SQL preferred) 3+ years experience with Crystal Reports 8 and higher 3+ years experience with Business Objects XI and higher. Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics AX or transactional database structures Experience working with SQL Server Reporting Services and Analysis Services a plus. Experience with public company reporting requirements a strong plus Ability to manage small projects and independently drive projects from requirements to delivery IMPORTANT: Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com You must have required skills You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer You must be able to attend an interview at Downtown Los Angeles facility You must be willing to work on-site at Downtown Los Angeles facility, no contractors No relocation offered Posted by Ashley Eslick