Planner (Beauty)

Planner (Beauty) Centric Brands - 2.9 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $90,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Store discount Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Financial planning Dashboard development Assortment planning Sales revenue Forecasting Microsoft Excel Sales reporting Sales Sales analysis Merchandising Process improvement Mid-level Improving operational efficiency 3 years Sales data analysis Data quality management Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Revenue target achievement Sales strategy Product strategy Cross-functional collaboration Ad-hoc reporting Financial acumen Communication skills Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description About Us:

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company's future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include:

The Beauty Division is seeking a Planner to drive the connection between product strategy and financial performance for E-Comm, Off-Price and Specialty retailers reporting into the Sr Director of Planning. This role will support divisional initiatives in partnership with Sales and Merchandising teams to maximize sales and profitability. The Planner provides data-driven insights, manages forecasting, and reporting to support Sales teams and leadership in achieving revenue targets. By leveraging market trends and customer data, this role helps optimize sales strategies across the wholesale business while bringing a strong perspective on account performance. Key Responsibilities Merchandise & Financial Planning Develop and manage forecasting mechanisms for sales and planning teams across E-comm, Off-Price and Specialty retailers to support revenue targets and margin goals Partner with Sales, Inventory Planning & Production to align buys across both financial and assortment strategies Identify risks and opportunities throughout the season, recommend adjustments and flag concerns to appropriate stakeholders Performance Analysis & Reporting Build reporting that helps to analyze weekly and seasonal performance by retailers, SKU, and category Track sell-through, inventory levels, and profitability to identify trends and insights Create and Maintain reporting tools and dashboards to support business visibility Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve performance to cross-functional partners Sales Partnership & Support Support Planning Leads, Sales Management and Account Executives with data, tools, and insights to drive growth Collaborate with Sales and Licensing team to understand gaps to annual royalty commitments and forecasts Set-up and maintain pre-season and in-season buy plan analysis to inform selling strategies and account plans Partner with Sales and Production partners to optimize assortments and identify opportunities within key accounts Operational Excellence Ensure data accuracy across systems and reporting Improve planning processes, tools, and efficiencies through technology and best practices Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows and enhance business performance Create and manage ad-hoc reporting as needed

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:

Bachelor's degree 3-5+ years of experience in related role Advanced Excel skills Experience working with retail or wholesale accounts and understanding of key metrics (sell-through, margin, inventory turn) Strong Analytical and Business acumen Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $90,000 At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KG1