Skills

Communication Negotiation Sales Customer Service Organizational Skills Strategic Planning

Job Specifications

Job Title: Strategic Planning Manager (Retail Planning)

Job Duration: 12 Months Contract – W2

Job Location: New York, NY 10001 (Hybrid)

Description:

The Planner predicts current and future retails and shipments connecting promotional strategies, replenishment flows, and sizing newness.

The Planner proactively identifies opportunities to optimize stock levels that in turn drive profitable sales.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3+ years in wholesale sell-in or retail planning
Knowledge and awareness of beauty industry, market, and competitive trends
Self-motivated, results-oriented, analytical, creative thinker
Good negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to establish working relationships with internal and external partners
Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task necessary

Judgment and Decision Making:

• Moderate supervision required for this position

• Weeks of Supply management

Financial Scope:

• Annual Budget Responsibility

• Annual Revenue Responsibility

• Monthly and annual net forecasting responsibility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determine the right stock level needed to achieve retailer plans and maximize growth opportunities

Monitor and resolve low or out-of-stock conditions
Forecast flow of basic replenishment and vet orders to remove processing barriers
Plan and analyze promotional levels and sell-through

• Forecast shipments for management speaking to week-over-week changes, opportunities, and risks.

• Create account budget and trend plans on quarterly basis inclusive of channel plans

• Partner with internal teams to ensure plans are supported

Support Customer Service to ensure timely order processing
Aligning with Demand Planning on item level forecasting

o Secure necessary promo, launch, and constrained item allocations with Sales Administration

About the Company

Buckeye Global is a niche Staffing firm supporting Range of Industries across Multiple Categories. We believe our Technology and Process will change the Game of next Generation Talent Supply Chain. Buckeye is a leading provider of healthcare & medical staffing career opportunities to healthcare professionals. We help our clients find the perfect clinical, community and cultural fit with their traveling nurses and staff. Know more