Planner, Fragrance

Job Summary:

The Planner is responsible for analyzing business trends and identifying opportunities to drive retail & net sales to achieve plan and reduce the liability of unproductive inventory. The Planner works with the Key Account Executive, Shiseido NYO Sales Operations team and respective Retail Account Buying & Planning Executives to analyze business trends by store in order to identify retail and net sales opportunities. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain correct stock balance by door to maximize retail sales, increase net shipments, and reduce the liability of unproductive inventory.
• Communicate net shipment plans to KAE.
• Assist in the development of seasonal/annual stock and sales plans.
• Review and communicate all allocations with KAE.
• Communicate consistently with account field team to reinforce marketing and retail objectives.
• Compile business review information for corporate meetings
• Manage new store opening paperwork, orders, testers, and merchandising units.
• Track pre-sell campaign and contest sales results, sell-thru results on new & key products and sales promotion event recaps. ​​​​

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• 7+ years of retail planning experience (Buying office or Extensive Head Quarter experience
• Extremely proficient in MS Excel
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and fluctuating deadlines with a high number of tasks
• Strong knowledge and experience with the prestige cosmetic industry & retail planning systems
• Attention to detail, high sense of responsibility, dependable and self-starter
• Ability to build and maintain relationships within Shiseido and with retail partners

Accountabilities:

• Achieve Net Shipments
• Ensure all allocations are ordered by end of season
• 100 % Sell in on all new products and sets

Trust 8 Competencies

Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.

1. Think Big:Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
2. Take Risks:Embrace Risk, Practice “Trial and Error and Trial”.
3. Hands On:Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.

4. Collaborate:Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
5. Be Open:Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
6. Act with Integrity:Be sincere and humble at all times.
7. Be Accountable:Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
8. Applaud Success:Create a culture that celebrates success.

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