Director Planning

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.

The Director Planning is responsible for identifying and developing strategies by category of business based on a combination of the company’s directives, market feedback, customer insights, and historical data.  Partners with Merchandise Managers to co-lead the implementation of the department strategies for their categories of business.  Responsible for sales and inventory management within their business.  Interfaces with cross-functional partners to ensure proper coordination and execution of assortment and merchandise financial plans.  Manages and develops merchandise and associate merchandise planners. Aligns allocation plans to department merchandise strategies.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Delivers sales and margin targets for the areas of responsibility through adoption and engagement, and execution of the Go To Market process
• Directs and guides development of preseason financial plans that align financial KPI’s to support merchandise and assortment planning strategies.
• Leads a team across multiple categories to analyze, identify, and plan preseason category and assortment plans to support a strategic view of merchandise line (SVL)
• Leads a team to address in season opportunities through sales, receipts, markdown and inventory management.
• Supports their direct reports by influencing and directing cross-functional teams in support of planning strategies.
• Manages, coaches, and develops merchandise planners and associate merchandise planners
• Represents gender (or channel) as proxy for VP/SVP when necessary

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 10+ years merchandise / planning experience
• Proven analytical skills
• Retail math expertise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects
• Sense of urgency and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong people and project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to identify, develop, and retain talent

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.