We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Account Planner to oversee and drive the strategic planning and execution for our Department Store accounts. This role requires a deep understanding of the beauty and skincare industry, as well as the specific dynamics and requirements of Macys and Nordstrom. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing comprehensive sales, forecasting and merchandising plans, by channel, to maximize our brand’s performance and market share within these key retail partners.
Responsibilities
SALES AND STOCK PLANNING
Create, monitor and adjust shipping plans to ensure delivery of gross shipment objectives.
Collaborate with Account Manager to ensure accuracy of launch quantities, and with retailer to achieve 100% sell in.
Develop and execute top-down sales planning by sku, aligning with overall company sales goals and breaking them down into targets for individual regions, stores, or product categories.
Conduct bottoms-up planning by analysing historical data, regional market trends, and store-level insights to create accurate forecasts for each SKU by store.
Develop sales and stock plans for emails, events, animations, and promotions, ensuring we have the POs to execute effectively
Own newness forecasts and buys to support all merchandising and promo strategies.
PO AND DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS
Daily monitoring of POs in EDI, noting ship windows, allocation by DC, etc
Alerting Account Management, order fulfilment, and retailer team if corrections to POs are necessary, and ensuring follow-up on their resolutions
Partner with Order Fulfilment and Account Management team to prioritize POs, make cut recommendations, and communicate delays and risks to minimize OOS
Tracking POs from receipt to delivery
Monitor chargebacks, damages, and returns
STOCK ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
Assess and report on stock levels by SKU, at the DC level, in-transit, and store level - highlighting any callouts or discrepancies
Generate and analyse weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal sales reporting for mix of business, retail sales, and net shipments. Identify key weeks where we can make up business losses.
Identify opportunities and develop action plans to achieve financial goals
Preferred Qualification and Experience
5 years’ experience as a Planner - Macys experience is required, Nordstrom experience a plus.
Advanced Excel skills
Numbers oriented
Proven ability to follow up and maintain timelines.
Flexible and adaptive attitude to changing business needs and a fast-paced work
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What we offer
This role offers the opportunity for interested candidates to work in an ever-changing growing company that is passionate about its products. Operating within a fast-moving industry and dynamic category, the successful candidate will find at Sunday Riley the open, creative and collaborative work environment everyone seeks for themselves.
EEO
Sunday Riley actively creates a culture of inclusivity and respects that diversity in the workplace leads to a positive and stronger team. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all employees, contractors, and prospective employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other criteria protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social and Environmental Responsibilities
We produce the best products possible, and never sacrifice quality or effectiveness for financial gain. We are committed to promoting Human Rights, including equality, diversity in the workplace, and inclusivity of products. We provide the highest-level customer care, customer experience, and attention to customer safety. We strive to meet sustainability goals and initiatives, for a cleaner planet. Our company’s social and environmental goals are as strong as our employees’ awareness and performance towards those goals. We are mission-driven and expect our employees to be accountable and aligned with our company value
