COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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 FUN, DYNAMIC, and GROWING multi-channel retailer! 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 – for over 100 years this company has valued its employees and their families
• Great location! Not far from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches!
• Booming local economy, vibrant food, culture, sports and art scene.
• Debt-free organization, that is expanding and offering HUGE future growth opportunities 

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
• Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the organization

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
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Future growth opportunities within an expanding organization