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We are seeking a MERCHANDISE ITEM PLANNER to join the Orvis Team!

The Merchandise Item Planner is responsible for pre-season & in-season item plans, and identification of sales, profit, and inventory productivity opportunities for the Item/Country/Channels. This includes in-season reporting, forecasting, reacting to business trends, and opportunities to chase sales.

For more than 165 years the Orvis name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. At Orvis, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality. “Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team.

Position Interfaces:
This position will report to the Merchandise Planning Manager. The position will interface with Planning and Allocation, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Sourcing & Logistics as well as general management; and will have no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Development, analysis, and revision of item plans for sales, profit, and inventory
• Ensure item plans developed meet category/subcategory financial targets and strategy
• Recommend seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales, profitability, and customer experience
• Present analysis in weekly business meetings and/or monthly planning meetings
• Meet key milestone event dates as established in our calendar of events, and ensure accurate information is communicated within those prescribed time frames

Competencies and Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with planning systems experience preferred - Oracle RPAS a strong plus
• 1-3 years of omni-channel merchandise planning experience strongly preferred
• BA/BS degree in business-related field and/or relevant work experience
• A brand ambassador, encouraging the Orvis Purpose, Personality, Guiding Beliefs, and Culture
• Commitment to exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Very strong organizational skills, timeline conscious
• Results oriented with strong numerical and mathematical skills

Key Measurements:

• Sales & Profit
• Inventory Productivity
• Service Level & Forward Supply Models

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations – both internal and external. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

About Orvis:
In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. As the longest-running mail order business in the United States, and with our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

Orvis is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with major operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Orvis to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there.

Orvis offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, generous associate discounts, and other excellent benefits.

To access our California Applicant Privacy Notice, follow this link: https://www.orvis.com/california-applicant-notice.html

To learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online www.orvis.com.

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About Orvis Company

CEO: Perk Perkins Jr.
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: https://orvis.com
Year Founded: 1856