Assistant Planner

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®  for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

The Assistant Planner provides crucial support to the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Buying and Planning teams, encompassing both e-commerce and retail stores. This role is essential for daily operational success, accurate reporting, and effective inventory management, building a foundational understanding of sales trends and planning processes.

Responsibilities:
Support the Director of Retail Planning with in-season business decks, ad hoc analysis, and data entry.
Own the end-to-end execution of weekly business reporting; accurately updating and distributing performance reports to the teams.
Learn and utilize planning tools and systems, including planning templates, weeks of supply (WOS) tracking, and forecast reporting.
Build a foundational understanding of inventory management principles, including Open-to-Buy (OTB) and sales trend analysis.
Collaborate with cross functional partners (Allocations, Buying, Ecommerce) to align on business goals and support growth through shared data analysis.
Assist with planning and forecasting of replenishment buys and related analyses.
Assist in quarterly hindsight recapping, focusing on insights related to key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, or Finance preferred.
Proven knowledge and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate them into actionable insights for inventory and sales.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, especially when handling data.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for clear collaboration with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics principles and experience with information systems.
Proficiency in Business Objects.
Experience in Anaplan.
Personal Attributes:
A curious mind and positive attitude, showcasing accountability.
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, demonstrating resourcefulness.
An adaptable mindset.