Senior Planner, Merchandise Planning Analytics
San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The Sr. Planner of Merchandise Planning Analytics strategically creates and drives investment & system optimization strategies which ensures the achievement of Old Navy financial plans and brand strategies. Owns and manages a larger project or initiative.

* Ensure weekly reporting is delivered within SLA; when upstream issues arise effectively escalate & communicate to seek resolution


* Lead development of new tools/solutions and enhancements to existing tools by defining requirements, building stable solutions, implementing rigorous testing


* Partner with IM leaders, Managers & SMEs to gather feedback & understand business process resulting in the development of value add tools/solutions


* Develop & deliver presentations of broader strategy that includes the new tools/solutions resulting into high adoption


* Expert in all Allocation or Planning tools; Strong understanding of other functions tools


* Recommends system, tool and process improvement to drive efficiency


* Strategizes new business process to drive financial goals and strategies


* Develops system, tool and process improvements to drive efficiency


* Designs & delivers comprehensive training that clearly demonstrates strategy & tactics


* Develops self-service training hub


* Supports Manager & Above with business issue solutions and training


* Partners with Merchandise Planning Analytics/Inventory Strategy leadership to prioritize and align on strategies


* Incorporates strategic intent of project in content and clearly links project milestones to the strategy


* Understands all portions of project planning by contributing value add feedback to project planning (tool development, IM leadership feedback, training and stakeholder feedback)


* Own and manage a larger project or initiative, including identification of key issues, work planning, analysis, development of conclusions, and presentation of findings.


* Delivers project milestones with quality (content, strategic thought) through delivery and managing others as needed


* Models strong time management by delivering project milestones on time


* May be required to work weekends.


* Appropriately informs & engages manager and MPA/IS leadership


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


* 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferable in Inventory Management


* Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; proficiency in retail math


* Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions


* Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action


* Systems and Tools Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly


* Collaboration: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners


* Possess strong organizational and time management skills


* Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills