Merchandising Planner

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From the phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, to flagship retail stores in New York, Chicago and Tokyo, the next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China. 

Located in the heart of the city, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai – The Making of Harry Potter is an indoor attraction designed to transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning sets, and displaying beautifully crafted props. 

This new attraction will deliver the Studio Tour values of exceptional customer service, experiences that exceed visitors’ expectations and the very best in Harry Potter retail.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

Your New Role

The role supports product planning and inventory management for WBSTS Retail – open-to-buy, forecasting, replenishment, allocation and inventory health – including planning for the opening order and opening stock.

1. 岗位设置目的Job Objectives:

该岗位支持WBSTS零售的商品计划与库存管理，包括采购预算（OTB）、销售预测、补货分货与库存健康度管理，并在开业前支持首单与开业库存的计划工作。

2. 主要岗位职责Duties & Responsibilities:

(1) 计划与预算Planning & Open-to-Buy

①　维护采购预算（OTB），跟踪订货、到货与预算执行情况。Maintain the open-to-buy (OTB) and track orders, receipts and budget usage.

②　支持季度与年度商品计划的编制与更新。Support the preparation and updates of seasonal and annual merchandise plans.

③　支持开业首单与开业库存的计划，包括品类与SKU深度测算。Support planning for the opening order and opening stock, including category and SKU depth calculations.

(2) 预测与补货Forecasting & Replenishment

①　按品类与SKU建立并更新销售预测。Build and update sales forecasts by category and SKU.

②　根据平日与高峰日需求提出补货与分货建议。Prepare replenishment and allocation recommendations based on regular-day and peak-day demand.

③　跟踪在途与到货，及时提示缺货与交付风险。Track in-transit and inbound stock, flagging out-of-stock and delivery risks early.

(3) 库存健康度Inventory Health

①　监控库存周转、库存可售周数、缺货与滞销情况。Monitor stock turn, weeks of cover, out-of-stocks and slow-moving stock.

②　支持降价与折扣（R&D）的分析、执行与效果跟踪。Support analysis, execution and tracking of reductions & discounts (R&D).

(4) 数据与报表Data & Reporting

①　编制周度销售与库存报表，提供数据分析支持。Produce weekly trading and stock reports and provide analytical support.

②　维护零售系统中的商品主数据与计划参数。Maintain product master data and planning parameters in retail systems.

③　参与零售系统测试与上线工作。Take part in retail system testing and go-live.

(5) 跨部门协作Collaboration

①　与商品专员、产品开发、仓库及零售运营团队协作，确保货品准时到店。Work with the Merchandising Specialist, Product Development, Warehouse and Retail Operations teams to get stock to the floor on time.

(6) 其他由上级安排的工作事宜。Other ad-hoc tasks assigned by supervisor.

3. 岗位技能及要求Required Qualifications：

(1) 教育背景及经验要求Educational background and Experience

①　全日制本科及以上学历。3年以上零售或消费品行业商品计划、分货或需求计划经验。Bachelor's degree (full-time) or above. 3+ years of merchandise planning, allocation or demand planning experience in retail or consumer products.

②　具备采购预算（OTB）、补货与库存管理的实操经验。Hands-on experience with open-to-buy, replenishment and inventory management.

③　有新店开业备货、授权商品或体验式零售经验者优先。Experience with new-store opening stock, licensed products or experiential retail is a plus.

(2) 技能要求Skills & Capabilities

①　精通Excel（如数据透视表、查找函数）；有BI工具经验者优先。Advanced Excel (e.g. pivot tables, lookups); BI tools are a plus.

②　具备零售ERP/POS系统使用经验。Experience with retail ERP/POS systems.

③　扎实的数字能力与分析能力。Strong numeracy and analytical skills.

④　良好的英语能力，可与全球团队沟通；普通话流利。Good English for working with global teams; Mandarin Chinese.

(3) 能力要求Competencies

①　注重细节，数据准确。Detail-oriented and accurate with data.

②　主动发现问题并提出建议。Proactive in spotting issues and proposing solutions.

③　能够在销售高峰期保持高效。Stays effective through peak trading periods.

④　具备良好的团队协作精神。Collaborative team player.

Shanghai Joint Venture Employment:

Please note that this position is employed through Warner Bros.’s joint venture with Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd. The joint venture entity is Shanghai WB Jinjiang Studio Tour Co., Ltd. Successful candidates will be hired by the joint venture company and assigned to work with Warner Bros. as required for this project.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

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