Planner, DTC

AMIRI is seeking a seasoned, dynamic and detail-oriented Planner to join the DTC team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Planning & Analytics, the DTC Planner will support the successful development, communication and execution of sales and inventory strategies through the analysis of historical sales trends, current in-season patterns and future forecasts that support the company’s financial plan. The ideal candidate will have outstanding drive, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, an advanced skillset in Excel and the ability to leverage data and support our evolving business needs.

As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of AMIRI. You will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities will be valued.  Our ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders including merchandising, design, production, finance, marketing and ecommerce partners. This role presents unique opportunities for professional development and career advancement within AMIRI.  If you are passionate about making data-driven decisions, thrive in a fast-paced fashion industry, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to join us as a DTC Planner at AMIRI. 

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update and publish weekly performance reporting for the DTC team to identify risks and opportunities across channels, collections, categories and SKUs
• Prepare comprehensive business performance decks to share with senior leaders and executives, including any ad-hoc reporting that may arise
• Provide daily & weekly sales targets across retail & e-commerce channels to guide teams towards topline financial goals
• Manage inventory ladders and projections on a weekly basis for core styles and submit reorder needs at the SKU level to ensure never-out-of-stock in key portions of the business
• Collaborate with wholesale partners to maximize inventory turns and revenue by reviewing inventory weekly and making critical decisions to optimize inventory between channels
• Partner with Merchandising team to align on SKUs to be planned on replenishment or be taken off replenishment
• Contribute to the management of monthly OTB and financial modeling in partnership with the Associate Director of Planning to support company revenue objectives and ensure we are tracking to targets, identifying any opportunities and mitigating risk
• Partner with the Associate Director of Planning & Analytics to develop strategic seasonal revenue plans and budgets to support company revenue and targets
• Perform size-level analysis and recommend size curves for each category and channel of the business to use in the execution of buy and allocations
• Support Allocations team in analysis of replenishment and store transfer opportunities for key revenue-generating styles across all DTC channels
• Analyze sales and inventory data on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis and prepare thoughtful recommendations and strategies that can be implemented effectively 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic decisions based on current sales and inventory information
• Aid in establishing best practices within the department for a growing business, ensuring consistency in tools, reporting and communications

Qualifications

• College degree with 3+ years of related buying, planning, or financial experience, preferably at a vertical fashion retailer
• Strong understanding and command of retail math, merchandising financials and profitability KPIs
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including index match, v lookups, pivot tables, logic formulas and basic macros
• Familiarity or experience with ladder or replenishment planning
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change and maintains composure under pressure
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented; sense of ownership and intellectual curiosity
• Proven examples of “thinking outside the box” to improve processes
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Comfort with ambiguity and passion/excitement for building new tools and processes
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
• Previous experience with reporting tools including Tableau, Shopify, NetSuite and CHQ knowledge is a plus
• Knowledgeable of the brand’s heritage and market position