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Inventory Planner

Employer
Athleta
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Closing date
29 Jul 2020

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About Athleta

We believe that being fit and active makes life richer and bigger than it could possibly be otherwise. And we're always looking for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.

Collaboration is a real thing here - because we know that individually we're strong, but together we're unstoppable. Athleta is a certified B Corporation, which means that we put people and planet right up there with profit, and we're committed to using business as a force for good.

About the role

As a Planner on our product team, you will manage the success of one or more categories by meeting sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals. You will be accountable for maintaining and driving optimal inventory levels and owning product category end to end considering channel differences, while planning and managing the inventory holistically to maximize ROI. The ideal candidate is curious, innovative, results-oriented, and focused on executing a best in class customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well.

What you'll do


  • Own inventory forecasting to support cross-functional stakeholders, analyzing historical data and current trends to identify risk and opportunity for one or more categories


  • Manage the preseason planning process, developing division/department or class financial plans to ensure plans support broader category/brand strategies, and collaborating with merchandising to set preseason detailed assortment sales and investment plans that align with top-line class level plans


  • Responsible for in-season open-to-buy activities at class level, representing department/product category point of view in key meetings and working with peers to ensure consistency of information


  • Regularly communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to IM leadership and cross-functional partners, prioritizing and managing expectations of cross-functional team around key deliverables


  • Develop and maintain strong relationships cross-functionally with Merchandising, Production, Planning, and Store Operations, sharing best practices and aligning processes



Who you are

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years work experience, preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
  • Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills, able to handle many projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload
  • Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills, able to present ideas and directions that lead others to action
  • Omni-channel experience a plus


Benefits at Athleta

  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Company

Athleta was born in Sonoma County, created by athletes (mostly women) who love the great outdoors. We believe that being fit and active makes life richer and bigger than it could possibly be otherwise. And we’ve seen firsthand how fitness nourishes the mind, body and heart, and opens up new worlds for us. Most importantly, what we have learned along this journey is that alone we are strong, but united we thrive. Our stores have become hubs for their communities to meet, inspire and ignite each other into realizing their limitless potential. For all women and girls, no matter our body types or sports ability, there is no end to what is possible when we join together.

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Location
94105
United States

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