Leading Apparel & Accessory Specialty Retailer, with over 350 stores worldwide and strong global e-commerce business, is seeking a Director of Merchandise Planning to join their team

Lead the Merchanise Planning Team in the planning of all components (retail, cost, units, margin, etc.) for the outlet store platform.  With responsibility for Control and Store Distribution.

•          Direct pre-season Original Plans, consistent with the company's top-down goals, to be used in development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support line development and buying needs.
•          Work closely with the GMM in reviewing in season product trends in order to revise the season's plan with updated projections that maximize sales and profitability.
•          Lead monthly recap meetings for review and revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Planning and Allocation executives.
•          Provide fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders.
•          Take on special projects that enhance the merchandising and planning processes and/or lead to opportunities for increased profitability.

•          Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
•          Previous merchandise planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment,or previous retail buying experience at the Director level.
•          Detail-oriented
•          In-depth retail math knowledge
•          Overall retail knowledge and business awareness
•          Product knowledge of apparel and related merchandise.
•          Highly computer literate
•          Strong Communication skills.