Retail Merchandise Planner
The merchandise planner executes planning and analysis across all locations within a designated region. Overall, is responsible for driving profitable sales growth through the development and execution of a retail specific assortment strategy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Partner with Buyer/Merchandiser to implement and manage buy plans for each location within the responsible region.
- Evaluate inventory levels by location to determine the appropriate levels and mix of product.
- Establish target quantities for each location within the region and allocate product to meet those needs.
- Perform monthly review of location selling versus plan and LY.
- Establish turn goals and inventory caps for locations with limited space.
- Build and maintain model stocks by location.
- Suggest assortment edits based upon performance metrics.
- Responsible for allocation merchandise and controlling store inventory levels.
- Identify and quantify opportunities and risks and recommend appropriate action.
- Analyze sales and profits by square foot and by category; execute to optimize product sales and profitability.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (retail operations, marketing, planning).
- Be main point of contact for the designated region and perform other duties that come up such as shipping inquiries, managing product requests, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 year college degree
- At least 2 years experience as a merchandise planner
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Experience in Epicor or other retail merchandising systems a plus
- Experience in allocation, planning or buying as well as solid analytical, organizational and communication skills a must
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.