Merchandise Planners/Merchandise Planning Managers/Directors of Merchandise Planning - US

*******We represent today's top retailers throughout the country and our client list keeps growing!  Immediate opportunities are available and currently underway for experienced individuals!******* Manager of Merchandise Planning, Pharmacy â€“ MichiganWork in conjunction with the Corporate Merchandising Team and Divisional Planning Team to develop well balanced, trend appropriate assortments that provide both volume and margin growth for our retail partners and reflect the seasonal Polo merchandising vision. Manager Merchandise Planning – New JerseyBe a synergistic partner on our merchandising team. You will be the catalyst for growing & building the merchandise planning team.  Apply your planning skills expertise in a high-energy, fast-paced nationwide specialty retailer that has strong Brand Positive Sales & Profit and aggressive growth plans.    Merchandise Planning Manager – New York, California, Minnesota, MichiganLead and guide the center core team to develop the pre-season merchandise plans that are in alignment with the overall company strategy.  Manage in-season business to meet and exceed financial targets.  Develop and manage timeline with cross-functional team leads.  Train and coach Planners and Assistant Planners. Merchandise Planners - Too many locations to list!Work with sales to review and project retail performance.  Prepare and analyze weekly retail selling (style and class) to identify opportunities. Prepare monthly door analysis with a focus on key door opportunities. Partner with sales on developing seasonal plans. Provide sales and merchandising with market prep analysis as well as post market recaps. Partner with sales on analyzing and monitoring retail profitability. Assist with developing and monitoring annual budgets. Provide senior management with additional retail performance information as needed.  Requirements: Directors of Merchandise Planning- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Merchandise Planning Manager role. • Must have strength in retail math, planning and allocation • Must demonstrate strong negotiating skills and the drive to bring deals to fruition • Will have strong organizational, communication and management skills • Must be willing to travel both Domestically and Internationally  Merchandise Planning Managers- BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Finance and a minimum of 5+ years of related professional management experience. Direct industry experience is required. Strong data management skills, ability to manage and lead a team of analysts, ability to present business conclusions to Senior Management are required. Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and performing work independently on a large volume of simultaneous projects are needed. Strong PC skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases) are necessary. Motivation, flexibility, and detail orientation are needed to meet the demands of a fast-paced and passionate working environment. Merchandise Planners- We are looking for an individual with a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 2 years of related professional experience. 2 years retail experience and 2 years work experience in an analytical field are a plus. Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills are required. An ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them and strong listening, written and oral communication skills are necessary  MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: 10010 JOB CATEGORY: Sales/Retail/Business Development TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: 65,000.00 - 180,000.00 USD /year COMPANY: MRINetwork, New York CONTACT NAME: Maria Frey EMAIL: Apply by Email