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Senior Manager – Merchandise Planning
| Company | The Walt Disney Company |
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| Location | Glendale, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $137200 – $183900 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in merchandise planning, financial analysis, and/or strategy development
- Leadership experience guiding and motivating hard-working teams with an excellent track record of achievement, advancement, and performance
- Use financial forecasting, analytical, and communication skills to turn business performance data into useful insights and recommendations for senior leaders
- Proven ability to shape business decisions, influence partners, and build relationships across the company
- Apply storytelling techniques to financial data and present it to leaders at various levels
- Ability to meet timelines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced and vibrant environment
- Familiarity with retail planning software or systems, MS Office, Excel, and understanding of Business Intelligence tools
Responsibilities
- Lead the team that creates Category Plans, including weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts
- Drive the business with full accountability to revenue and cost of goods for an area of responsibility
- Own the pre-season & in-season planning, including forecasting and inventory open-to-buy management to drive growth and profitability
- Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that provide actionable insights
- Lead the development of monthly/annual cause-of-change models
- Translate business performance drivers and metrics into informative analysis and recommendations, influencing organizational decisions
- Identify pricing and liquidation opportunities for your division to manage inventory liability
- Lead cross-functional merchandise meetings, provide input on product performance, assortment strategies, and inventory positioning
- Mentor & develop team members’ skills to continually build bench strength and broaden career path opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge with retail planning software or systems such as Oracle and MFP (Merchandise Financial Planning)
- Understanding of Business Intelligence tools including MicroStrategy
- Proficiency in interpreting Tableau reports and leveraging the insights to enhance business performance
- Self-starter with natural curiosity and the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Ability to work within a sophisticated matrix organization and find creative solutions
