Planning Manager

Bluefly.com, a leading online outlet for designer fashion and home furnishings, has a position available for a Planning Manager within Merchandise Planning . This is a terrific opportunity to work in an exciting Internet environment with the resources of a Nasdaq SmallCap company (tickersymbol: BFLY).Key Responsibilities:• Create and execute Divisional Pre-Season Plans and In-Season Merchandise Projections (Retail $, Cost $ and Units) to category/sub-category level• Create and execute Assortment Plans (Retail $, Cost $ and Units, style and color choice counts) to category/sub-category level• Develop and implement vendor/brand plans that support overall merchandise and financial objectives• Participate in reconciliation of Top-down and Bottom-up plans• Develop merchandise flow (style/cc counts for purchases and activation on site) and liquidation strategies with Buyers• Create and execute overall pricing strategy and markdown cadence at style level to ensure maximization of margin dollars• Manage Open-to-Buy process to category/sub-category level, partnering with Buyers, Production and On-line Retail to ensure merchandise and financial strategies are mutually supportive, highlighting and working through areas of liability and opportunity• Provide support and direction to Bluefly brand by partnering and effectivelycommunicating with brand cross-functional teams: Merchandising, Production,On-line Retail, Marketing and Warehouse, IT/Business Intelligence• Generate timely reports and analyses in support of Planning and Merchandising teams; analyze historical data and forecast on current trendsQualifications:• Candidate should have 3-5 years Merchandise Planning experience within a Retail or E-commerce environment• Strong computer skills: including Excel, Microsoft Word, Business Objects and Access .• JDA Arthur Planning exposure a plus• Ability to handle multiple tasks and aggressive deadlines while working in fun, fast-paced, environment• High level of attention to detail• Self-starter attitude