Overview About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com. About Express Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Launched in 1980, Express has been a part of some of the most important and culture-defining fashion trends. The Express Edit design philosophy ensures that the brand is always 'of the now' so people can get dressed for every day and any occasion knowing that Express can help them look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel. Location Name Columbus Corporate Headquarters Responsibilities The Associate Planner, in partnership with the Merchant/Planner / Sr. Planner is responsible for developing and translating department pre-season category strategies into executable merchandise and item plans. Provides financial strategies for sales, inventory, markdowns, and margin at a tops down and bottoms up level. Responsible for reconciling the financial and assortment plans and proactively making adjustments based on risks and opportunities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide pre-season choice count and inventory recommendations that support department strategies * Build class and choice level plans for all planning metrics which support the topside financial plans and the aligned upon choice counts * Determine depth, breath and flow strategy of all inventory by location/channel, with the intention of maximizing sales and sell-through prior to markdown * Be the financial and business expert through knowledge of current and future trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks * Mine and analyze data to create customer centric recommendations and strategies * Lead plan review discussions to ensure that the company's financial objectives are being met. * Use consumer insights and data combined with structured tests to identify and maximize growth opportunities. * Consistently generate insights that lead to team actions to improve business metrics; influencing pricing, promotions, product assortment in real time. * Identify process opportunities to create efficiencies in the business and be a key partner to the planning team to implement changes in a timely manner * Demonstrate strong leadership skills and initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams * Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to all levels of the organization; demonstrate communication and presentation skills, especially to corporate Senior Management * Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and prioritize under tight deadlines. * Approve all purchase orders in compliance with Sarbanes and Oxley REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS * 3-5 years of planning or equivalent experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent * Proven analytical skills and financial acumen * Retail math expertise to drive business * Advanced Knowledge of Excel & JDA Enterprise Planning CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES * Organized and attentive to detail * Resourceful and solution oriented * Demonstrated leadership skills * Ability to work well in team environment * Able to communicate to all levels with a clear, concise point of view Closing If you would like to know more about the California Consumer Privacy Act click here. An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.