Planner,Men's

Salary Range $77,000 - $97,000* **_Job Description:_** **WHO WE ARE:** Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail. **YOU WILL BE:** As a Merchandise Planner, you will be reporting to a Manager of Merchandise Planning and have responsibility over a category/group of categories of business, with direct ownership over a designated area. **YOU WILL DO:** * Manage all phases of financial planning and partner with Manager, DMMs & Buyers to develop and execute pre-season plans, purchase plans and in-season forecast/open-to-buy * Partner with Manager and Buyers to develop and execute strategies to deliver on sales, margin and inventory targets * Exhibit strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail and accuracy * Show urgency and respond quickly to changes in business needs or trends * Manage inventory content and aging to accurately quantify markdown cost and timing * Manage brand sales and margin performance, partnering with Buyers on season-end negotiations * Show aptitude for reporting, analysis and creation of ad hoc reporting; coupled with presentation of analysis and strategic action-plans * Proactively synthesize and distill key data-based recommendations & present to Manager, Buyers & DMM. **YOU WILL BRING:** * Minimum 2-3+ years of planning experience for online and in-store settings * Minimum 2-3+ years of open-to-buy ownership * Minimum 2-3+ years of Microsoft Excel experience (certification is a plus) * Relationship management with a customer focus * Effective communication skills-