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Retail Merchandise Planner
Location: Florida
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Industry: Consumer Products and Services / Retail & Wholesale
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Bayside Search Group is currently working on multiple Expansion Merchandise Planner openings with some FUN, DYNAMIC, and GROWING multi-channel retailers in Florida! We are looking for Merchandise Planners with 3-5+ years of experience working for a corporate retailer.
In addition to working in a dynamic environment this organization also offers:
- Highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Enjoy TRUE work/life balance
- Great locations! Not far from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches!
- Booming local economy, vibrant food, culture, sports and art scene.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective
- Lead the analysis of historical data and current trends identifying business opportunities and implement appropriate action to maximize financial objectives
- Organize and lead business review meetings
- Manage the financial success of the area by driving the business to exceed sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment and inventory turn goals
- Provide pertinent feedback to the allocators and location planners to support the development of store volume tiers to optimally incorporate store performance into the assortment and allocation processes
- Collaborate with the merchant team to develop and communicate a comprehensive pre-season strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments
- Lead, mentor coach : manage day-to day activities of allocator analyst & location planners
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Four year College Degree and minimum of 3 years experience as a Retail Merchandise Planner
- Experience in location planning and allocation a plus
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of merchandise planning principles, practices and procedures
WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS:
- Competitive base salary and bonus potential
- Relocation assistance
- Great work-life balance
- Future growth opportunities within an expanding organization
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Reference Id: 3939
Recruiter: Nancy Scofield
Recruiter Email: nancy@baysidesearchgroup.com