The Store Planner is responsible for creating and monitoring selling and inventory opportunities at multiple levels of the company and merchandise hierarchy. They oversee specific regions of the country for both Aeropostale and Nautica brands. They collaborate with various cross-functional teams from Store Line to Production to optimize selling at the sku/store level.

• Develop store level contributions based on historical and trend selling patterns.
• Partner with Field Organization to identify opportunities, address risks and concerns, and communicate key initiatives
• Act as a resource for planning and merchandising teams to assist in testing, analysis and adhoc reporting to drive better business results
• Partner with cross-functional teams to set up new stores, adjust plans as appropriate for temporary closings, renovations, etc.as well as assist in all transfers of merchandise
• Proactively analyze builds and seasonality patterns for all stores to adjust plans for store level behavior changes
• Analyze and report on store segmentation to identify trends and update location plans as necessary
• Partner with Allocation on store callouts to ensure adequate inventory is positioned for stores based on the location plans.
• Size balance and recommend units to hit plan in year-round styles

 

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $72,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, SPARC Group, and its affiliated brands, offers a benefits package, including 401(k) plan, overtime pay, flexible work schedule and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found in the Benefits Guide that is available from our Human Resources Department.

SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status
as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals in the job application and interview process.

Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and applicable state disability laws, it is the policy of SPARC to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.