Merchandise Planner

Armani Exchange is seeking an experienced and creative Merchandise Planner with a passion for fashion to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing the merchandise planning process, from analyzing sales trends, to developing strategies and forecasting future sales. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in retail merchandise planning, excellent communication skills, and be highly organized. This individual should have an eye for trends in the retail fashion industry and be able to develop strategies to ensure Armani Exchange stays ahead of the competition. If you are a fashion enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit, we look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze current and past sales trends to develop effective merchandise planning strategies.
2. Forecast future sales and develop strategies to ensure Armani Exchange stays ahead of the competition.
3. Monitor marketing and promotional efforts to ensure the merchandise plan supports the overall sales goals.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and partners to ensure the quality and availability of merchandise.
5. Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
6. Create and maintain detailed reports and analytics related to the merchandise planning process.
7. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop proactive strategies to promote merchandise.
8. Monitor customer feedback and adjust the merchandise plan accordingly.
9. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the retail fashion industry.
10. Manage day-to-day operations of the merchandise planning team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Merchandise Planner in Los Angeles, CA, USA is between $63,125 and $86,400.

A|X Armani Exchange was launched in 1991 in the U.S. It retails fashion and lifestyle products and is known for its occasionally provocative ad campaigns. Inspired by street-chic culture and dance music, it is targeted as the more accessible Armani brand. To accelerate development of the nascent line, Giorgio Armani co-established the joint venture company Presidio Holdings Ltd in 2005 alongside Como Holdings, the company owned by the Singaporean tycoon Ong Beng Seng that, since 1994, has held the production and distribution license for A/X Armani Exchange in the United States, Canada, Central and South America and Asia-Pacific. Initially, the company held 25% of Presidio Holdings, with the remaining 75% being in the hands of Como Holdings. In 2008, Giorgio Armani acquired an additional 25% stake. In 2014, it acquired the remaining 50% "ensuring full ownership of the brand, which has 270 stores and over 3,000 employees", the company said in a statement. Armani Exchange products are available exclusively in 270 stores in 31 countries