The Director of Planning contributes to rue21's results through collaborative leadership. They're responsible for building business strategies with their divisional merchants for several merchandise categories to achieve sales and profit objectives. This is a full-time position that reports into the VP of Merchandise Planning.

Responsibilities:

•    Commits to supporting rue21's vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team.
•    Leads their merchandise planning team in the development and maintenance of sound merchandise strategies and plans.
•    Provides analysis and insights on business opportunities and risk.  
•    Responsible for achieving sales and gross margin goals within their assigned area of business.                     
•    Effectively manages the open to buy
•    Develops and delivers analysis to educate and guide pricing and promotional decicion making.  
•    Prepares action plan summaries and participates in plan presentations for executive team.                     
•    Learns the intricacies of our business by nurturing a positive and collaborative relationship with the division merchant leader.                                                     
•    Resolves challenges in a proactive manner and high professional standards.           
•    Commits to supporting rue21's vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team.                    
•    Engages in cross functional management team.           

·         Coaching leadership style with the ability to inspire career growth and development

·         Engaging interpersonal and presentation skills

·         Efficient organization, prioritization, and time management skills

·         Analytical and interpretation of data to parlay into compelling recommendations

·         Great teammate. You know how to work with and influence those around you, and you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and help when others need it.

·         10+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning                                                                         

·         6+ years of experience in leadership/managerial roles    

·         Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees  who are required to travel for work regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

WE OFFER

• 401k
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Flex Time
• Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
• Casual Dress Code
• Merchandise Discount
• Great Work Culture

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