Manager, Merchandise Planning
Ref: AS5686515
Atlanta, USA
$105,000
- Permanent
- Sales Strategy Optimization
- Customer-Centric Merchandising
- Dynamic Team Leadership
About the candidate
The candidate is a highly skilled Manager in Merchandise Planning, equipped with extensive experience in retail analytics from their tenures in mid-sized and large retail environments. Their expertise spans across strategic analysis, team management, and complex problem-solving—making them a valuable asset in driving business growth through informed decision-making. With a proven track record of improving sales performances and conversion rates, this candidate is known for their precise analytical skills and a customer-centric approach to merchandising strategy.
A proactive leader in merchandise planning, they have demonstrated exceptional capabilities in coordinating with cross-functional teams, implementing innovative sales strategies, and optimizing inventory through data-backed decision-making. Their career is marked by successful collaboration, influencing stakeholders, and leading teams to achieve ambitious sales targets, which speaks volumes about their leadership prowess and strategic insight.
What makes them great?
- Strategic Impact: Instrumental in achieving a 15% increase in key category sales by enhancing merchandise planning strategies and reporting clarity.
- Operational Excellence: Led to a 20% improvement in e-commerce conversion rates through detailed analysis and optimization of online marketing and product strategies.
- Problem Solving: Renowned for a balanced approach combining analytic rigor and innovative thinking in addressing complex retail challenges.
Areas of expertise
- Sales Analytics & Reporting: Expert in devising robust reporting mechanisms that enhance transparency and aid in strategic decision-making. Achieved a 15% increase in sales across key categories through effective communication analytics.
- KPI Development & Monitoring: Skilled in creating and monitoring key performance indicators to guide business strategies and improve decision-making processes, evidenced by substantial improvements in profitability and market trend adaptations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at driving business strategies through seamless collaboration across various departments, ensuring that all aspects of merchandise planning are aligned with organizational goals.