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Marc Jacobs Demand Planner | New York in New York, New York
Overview:
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Demand Planner to join the Global Planning team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.
Successful product launches and sustained business growth require agile planning and forecasting. From the moment a product is introduced at market to the final moment it is phased out, the planning department is there every step of the way, ensuring inventory is being optimized, sales trends are being monitored, and financial plans are being met. Nested within a larger department responsible for allocations and operations, the Planning team takes on the role of always approaching solutions via a supply chain lens. As a part of the team, you would be helping to achieve these goals globally across all channels by projecting sales for our best sellers, highlight missed opportunities, and adding an analytical perspective to our business. You would be taking ownership over specific product categories and become the point person for all pertaining requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Publish various weekly reports, maintaining them as well as updating them as needed
Style-level demand planning and forecasting for 100+ top selling items globally (bottoms-up planning).
Highlight missed inventory opportunities
Propose additional inventory needs
Roll up style forecasts and identify areas where style-level expectations do not meet top-line projections (tops-down planning)
Collaborate with Merchandizing team to ensure business plans and priorities are aligned
Assist Planning Director during Open-to-Buy processes by extracting data, creating supporting documents, and identifying potential concerns
Monitor inventory through its entire lifecycle and propose action plans when necessary
Work on various one-off analytical projects based on business needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of data analysis experience
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong ability to work with and analyze data in Excel
Attention to detail is a must
Ability to work at the micro and macro levels of the business
Retail math knowledge
Eagerness to learn
SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:
The compensation for this position ranges from $70,000-$80,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel, entertainment, and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year, as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.
ABOUT MARC JACOBS
For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.
Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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