Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
Position Summary:
As the Assistant Planner, you will provide crucial support to the Planning team (encompassing Business, Demand, Supply, or DTC Planning). This role is essential for daily operational success, accurate reporting, and effective inventory management, while building a foundational understanding of sales trends and strategic planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Support in-season planning by executing daily/weekly reporting needs and tracking PO/inventory logs.
Support pre-season planning by executing hindsight reporting with key insights and assisting with market prep.
Learn and utilize the Anaplan Planning system along with other reporting tools to monitor delivery flow and forecast reporting.
Analyze and highlight opportunities in the business and provide actionable insights to VPs, Directors, and Planners.
Manage allocations and replenishment models to ensure optimal stock levels.
Build a foundational understanding of inventory management principles, including Open-to-Buy (OTB) and sales trend analysis.
Collaborate on special projects across various planning divisions to ensure business alignment.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across the business.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Math preferred.
1-2 years of experience in a finance or retail planning role (internship experience with a recognizable company is a plus).
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (v-lookups, pivot tables, and data manipulation).
Strong financial acumen and the ability to work comfortably with numbers and retail math.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate them into actionable insights for inventory and sales.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, especially when handling data.
Personal Attributes:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
Self-starter who is resourceful and can problem-solve effectively.
Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new systems (like Anaplan) and changing business needs.
Meticulous attention to detail and a positive, accountable attitude.
What's In It For You?
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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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Perry Ellis the brand was born from Perry Ellis the man. A man who was forward-thinking and fresh. Not mired in tradition. Who believed fashion was fun, and should never be taken too seriously. Patterns, pops of color, new shapes and never-before-seen styles—he embraced it all, rewriting the rules and redefining American sportswear. A constantly evolving pursuit of the unique, the modern, and above all, something to have fun with. That ethos earned him accolades—including the Coty Award for his first show in 1979, which he would go on to win 8 more times, and the CFDA Designer of the Year Award in 1982. And in 1984, he became the head of the CFDA—a major influence on designers then, and now, his legacy is one with the American fashion industry.
The Perry Ellis ethos hasn’t changed. Since that first unapologetically American collection in 1976, Perry Ellis clothes have been designed to be distinctively unexpected—clothing that stands out, but always appropriate. Made for the way people work, live, and play today—especially since, these days, those often happen all at once. Perry Ellis is a global lifestyle brand that includes a full sportswear collection as well as a full range of categories spanning fragrance, watches, footwear and more—but still believes, as Perry himself said, in never taking itself or style too seriously. Because modern style means only one thing: Being very true to yourself.