Merchandise Planner at Levi Strauss & Co.

Key Results:

• Item plan accuracy (esp core PC9’s) – Item level forecast
• Account management.
• Seasonal Planning – Pre/In Season & Post Season
• Overall Margin / Profitability of the assortment.
• Fill rate of core PC9’s
• Business Performance and Trend Analysis
• Return Rates
• Inventory Health Improvement

COMPETENCIES

Specialized Knowledge/Technical Skills

• Demonstrated forecasting/planning expertise and experience in the wholesale apparel industry preferred
• Proven experience understanding retail planning and executing exceptional quantitative skills
• High level of Excel skills

Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyse trends and interpret data to make informed decisions based on quantitative insights.
• Evaluate performance metrics such as sell-through rates and inventory holding levels to assess account health and adjust where necessary.

Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and focused on meeting deadlines
• Effective multi-tasker, with strong ability to interact with multi-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated innovative problem solving and partnering skills.

Communication

• Skilled team member who possesses exceptional analytical, communication and influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact across the organization
• Clear simple communication supported by detailed analysis.

Attitude

• Customer Focused.
• Must have a “can do” positive mentality.
• Team player.
• Willing to spread best practice.
• Open minded.
• Self-Motivated.
• Time management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a merchandise planning function, preferably in apparel or CPG
• Effective multi-tasker, with strong ability to interact with multi-functional stakeholders