Founded in 2011, Lolli and Pops is a high-end purveyor of sweetness operating a chain of premium retail candy stores, branded chocolate and candy products. Inside our stores are unique sweets from all over the world, sourced from famed producers and local artisans. We believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism. We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts and are proud to be a first-job employer at our corporate offices and our over 60 locations nationally.

Lolli & Pops is looking for a motivated individual to work as a Retail Planning Analyst. This role has direct impact on the profitability of Lolli & Pops and will play a critical role in scaling our omni-channel growth. The Retail Planning Analyst will provide reporting analytics, process-improvement, and business insights to support the Inventory Planning, Merchandising, and Finance teams determine the best use of resources to achieve company objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports for the Inventory Planning and Merchandising teams

• Build and maintain annual Strategic Plans by Category across Merchandising KPI (Sales, Margin, & Turn)

• Build and maintain monthly Open-to-Buy

• Lead Finance / Planning reconciliation meetings to align on best use of resources and receipt flow

• Work cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Merchandising, and Finance teams to align on sales and receipts forecasts that drive topline while adhering to financial guardrails outlined in the OTB and Cash Flow

• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts, recommend appropriate actions

• Create and maintain seasonal reporting and sell-thru analysis and recommend future Core / Seasonal investment splits based on learnings

• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards

• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools

• Manage deep-dive data collection and analysis: with recommended action plans to grow the business. (over/underperforming SKU’s, etc.). Quarterly SKU analysis.

• Ad Hoc analysis, ability to synthesize data and articulate complex findings to a diverse audience.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• MBA or MS a plus

• 2-4 years of experience in Retail, Replenishment, Sales or Inventory Management or Category Management

• Mastery of Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with Data Visualization Software

• Strong PC/spreadsheet and math modeling/analytical skills

• Ability to assimilate disparate KPIs into action-based reports

• Deep understanding of Retail Math

• Proven Leadership skills

• Executive Presence

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Proven ability to think strategically

• Excellent time management skills

• Must be able to work effectively in a team

• Ability to communicate effectively, including writing skills

• Self-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative

• Must demonstrate ownership, accountability, and responsibility

We are passionate about our values!

• Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do

• Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together

• Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be

• Authentic we honor what's real and authentic and give feedback from the heart

• Betterment we have a never ending drive to continuously improve

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or industry-related field required, MBA highly preferred.

Compensation: $50K-$75K DOE