Merchandise Planning Manager Jobs

We are looking for a Merchandise Planning Manager who has previous experience in allocations.

The role of the Merchandise Planning Manager entails overseeing and managing the forecasting, replenishment, and allocation processes for a designated category or categories within stores and distribution centers. The primary objective is to ensure seamless collaboration with vendors, Merchandising, Store Operations, and the Distribution Center network for effective execution.

Basic information:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid work schedule (2 days on site, 3 days at home)
• Paying up to 120k
• Offers 401k, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Offers 401k, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Currently in Commerce, moving to Tustin Ranch in the fall (September)

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Supply Chain team to enhance inventory deployment and targeting methods, aiming for reduced inventory while maintaining high service levels whenever feasible.
• Utilizing modeling, situation analysis, problem diagnosis, and operations analysis to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
• Implementing and overseeing the methodology for determining and controlling planning parameters related to inventory allocation and deployment.
• Maintaining a high level of adaptability in an environment characterized by frequent SKU changes and limited assortment predictability.
• Defining the impact of forecast accuracy and bias metrics to develop strategic direction capabilities.
• Directing the corporate replenishment functions for merchandise inventories across all stores, PDQs, and distribution centers.
• Taking charge of budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure smooth merchandise flow and support the supply chain when considering both short-term goals and long-term plans.
• Establishing replenishment policies that maintain control factors
• Conducting thorough analysis of sales and inventory trends to formulate and implement strategies that maximize sales, profits, and availability, thereby driving business growth and achieving financial goals.
• Developing and executing inventory management strategies that cater to a diverse range of products, including short coded items, seasonal buys, and one-time closeout buys.
• Implementing inventory plans/systems that seamlessly integrate with marketing, advertising, product presentation plans, and corporate strategies- driving system development within the department.
• Analyzing, Reporting and Forecasting: 80%

Required Experience

• Proven track record of analyzing financial results and delivering financial results in response.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and merchandise specific computer programs
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Advanced in Microsoft Office
• 5+ years experience in flow planning, merchandise planning, demand planning, or allocations
• High proficiency working with SAP
• Previous leadership experience leading a team of 3 or more direct reports
• RELEX is a +
• Retail or grocery experience preferred