Merchandise Planner

Are you ready to LOVE where you WORK and LOVE where you LIVE?

Bayside Search Group is currently working on multiple Expansion Merchandise Planner openings with a GROWING multi-channel retailer with close to 300 stores and expanding! This retailer is in one of the best locations in the Southwest. We are looking for Merchandise Planners with 3-5+ years of experience working for a corporate retailer.

Responsibilities:

• Strong analytical skills, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Maintain the customer’s perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities
• Ability to find and maximize business opportunities for growth and profitability for assigned category
• Ability to make decisions and choose a course of action or develop solutions based on facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Knowledge of retail math required
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAS (or equivalent planning software experience preferred)
• Utilize planning and analysis procedures throughout the financial and assortment planning process
• Provide class/sub class insights in weekly Category Management Team meetings
• Create quarterly/seasonal assortment business plan and reconcile with financial plan
• Collaborate with Replenishment team on weekly needs
• Build financial plans and collaborate with Buyers and Planning Managers to maintain them
• Manage Open to Buy and stay abreast of trends

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year College Degree and minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Retail Merchandise Planner
• Experience in replenishment or allocation planning 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- Friday afternoons off program
• Full Healthcare benefits
• 401K Stock Purchase plan
• Future growth opportunities within an expanding organization