Retail Store Planner (Vancouver, BC) at Skechers

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Footwear, ApparelIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in retail allocation, inventory management, or similar role
Proven ability to train, manage and develop a team
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with allocation software (e.g., O9, Blue Yonder, Oracle Retail)
Experience in footwear retail is preferred but not required
Advanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management principles. Familiar with retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn
Proactive approach to identifying and solving inventory challenges
Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to summarize complex ideas concisely and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excels in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

Monitors and proactively adjusts store inventory by product category in response to capacity constraints, sales performance, promotions, and seasonal demands
Utilizes allocation software and systems to execute distribution plans efficiently and ensure consistent replenishment of product to stores
Identifies opportunities to improve allocation processes and works with the director of retail allocations to implement best practices. Ensures that these developments are documented and effectively communicated to the retail allocators
Establishes strong relationships with merchandising, planning, and store operations teams to ensure alignment on inventory goals and strategies. Collaborates with these teams to manage product life cycles and execute markdowns and consolidation of goods as needed
Participates in demand forecasting and assortment planning discussions, providing input on pre-season buys and pre-distribution plans using localized knowledge of store performance and trends
Analyzes sales data, trends, and forecasts to make informed allocation decisions and become an expert on assigned stores. Prepares reports on sales and inventory performance as needed and communicates critical business insights to senior management
Works closely with the supply chain team and store operations team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to stores
Optimizes footwear inventory distribution across an assigned region within the Canadian retail network, ensuring that the right products are in the right stores at the right time to maximize sales and profitability while minimizing markdowns and/or transfers
Regularly reviews sales trends and collaborates with buyers to inform allocation decisions
Partners with the merchandise financial planning team to ensure the correct allocation strategies are used to achieve retail financial plans

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Retail PlanningInventory AllocationSales Trend AnalysisDemand ForecastingAssortment PlanningAllocation SoftwareMerchandise Financial PlanningProduct Lifecycle Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills are required for the Retail Store Planner role?

The role requires advanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management principles, familiarity with retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn, attention to detail in data analysis, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Is this Retail Store Planner position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary for the Retail Store Planner role?

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What does the company culture look like at Skechers?

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What makes a strong candidate for the Retail Store Planner position?

A strong candidate will have advanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management, familiarity with key retail KPIs, a proactive approach to solving inventory challenges, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate across teams.