merchandise planner

Skechers

<div>WHO WE ARE: 
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers&mdash;the Comfort Technology Company&reg;&mdash;has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE: 
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for successful development and execution of top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans that support company objectives and goals. This includes pre-season planning and in-season Open-to-Buy management. They will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to provide analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:<ul><li>
Create and manage OTB&rsquo;s at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>
Communicate with the merchandising team the OTB plan and assess any inventory risks. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.</li><li>
Reforecast sales monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.</li><li>
Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.</li><li>
Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis.</li><li>
Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans.</li><li>
Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners.</li></ul>
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:<ul><li>
Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.</li><li>
Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.</li><li>
Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills &ndash; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.</li><li>
Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.</li><li>
Passionate about customer service.</li><li>
Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.</li><li>
Ability to travel 0-10% of time.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred or equivalent experience</li><li>
Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)</li></ul>
The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500&reg; company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations. 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law. 
Reasonable Accommodation 
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.</div>

Retail Merchandise Planner

Chalhoub Group

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. 
What you'll be doing
 The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category &ndash; subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance, 
Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.</li><li>Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.</li><li>Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.</li><li>Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.</li><li>Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations</li><li>Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios.</li><li>Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed
5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.<ul>
</ul>A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.
Advanced Excel analytics skills
What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Merchandise Planner - Tryano

Lowe's Home Improvement

<div>Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up &ndash; we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact 
 
The Assortment Planner role serves as the category analyst for line review and run the business initiatives, along with supporting company initiatives that drive Lowe's strategic objectives. Under the leadership of the Assortment Planning Manager, the Merchandise Assortment Planner provides analytical insights to the assortment decisions made by the merchandising organization during category reviews. Merchandise Assortment Planners assist in the development of business driving tactics such as: white space identification, localization, assortment optimization, competitive landscape, market conditions, and financial target achievement with guidance from the Merchandising Assortment Planning Manager. This role serves as a cross functional partner, assisting with team insights and recommendations to inform merchant assortment strategies (e.g. finance, supply chain, pricing, etc.) 
 
What You Will Do
<ul><li>Assist with the line review process for the assigned Merchandise Division under the guidance of the Merchandising Assortment Planning Manager to develop assortment strategies that align with overall business goals and ensure effective product offerings.</li><li>
Prepare milestones for the line review process to ensure key deadlines and deliverables are met, contributing to a smooth and efficient review cycle.</li><li>
Support the development of localization and assortment optimization strategies, including clustering, to tailor product offerings to specific customer segments and maximize regional sales potential.</li><li>
Create a Stocking Matrix to support financial targets by optimizing inventory levels across different categories, ensuring the right products are available in the right quantities to meet demand and support profitability.</li><li>
Assist with identifying white space opportunities to highlight untapped product categories or market gaps, helping to drive new product initiatives and revenue growth.</li><li>
Facilitate alignment on the development of business-driving strategies to ensure cross-functional collaboration and alignment on key goals, driving the overall success of the merchandising strategy.</li><li>
Recommend assortment optimization and localization opportunities to enhance product offerings and better meet the needs of specific customer segments, driving stronger sales and customer satisfaction.</li><li>
Create the customer decision tree to analyze customer behavior and improve product assortment by understanding decision-making factors, ultimately driving increased conversion and sales.</li><li>
Identify customer landscape and assortment gaps to highlight areas of opportunity for product expansion or adjustments, ensuring the assortment remains relevant and competitive in the marketplace.</li><li>
Surface pro and digital customer growth opportunities to identify trends and strategies that can drive both in-store and online sales, contributing to the overall growth of the brand across multiple channels.</li><li>
Utilize assortment planning optimization tools to advise merchandising partners on actionable steps to optimize product assortments, ensuring the right products are offered in the right quantities, and ultimately driving business growth and enhancing category performance.</li><li>
Provide insights for continuous improvement across assortment planning processes to identify efficiencies and enhance decision-making, ultimately improving the accuracy and effectiveness of future planning cycles and driving better business outcomes.</li></ul> 
 
Minimum Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree Marketing, Statistics, Finance or related field 
 
or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable</li><li>
3 Years Experience in merchandising, assortment planning, finance or related work experience</li><li>
3 Years Experience in a retail environment, executing cross-functional project plans, collaborating across teams to deliver results and achieve business goals.</li><li>
3 Years experience working in a large retail organization, preferably in Merchandising, Store Planning, or Store Operations, demonstrating strong business acumen and understanding of how assortment planning impacts various functions across the organization.</li><li>
1 Year assortment and merchandising planning, including category and product management, with a focus on retail processes.</li><li>
1 Year retail assortment store clustering, applying data-driven strategies to optimize product offerings for specific customer segments and regions.</li><li>
Proficient with assortment planning software (e.g., SAS, JDA, Oracle), leveraging tools to optimize product assortments and support data-driven decision-making.</li></ul>
Lowe&rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.</div>

Merchandise Assortment Planner

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

<div>
 
 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 Supporting Actions
 
 
 
 Assist in Merchandise assortment plan for all stores
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Set ARP targets for product categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season &ndash; EOM / BOM
 </li>
 <li>
 OTB calculation
 </li>
 <li>
 Create appropriate buying plan
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category
 </li>
 <li>
 Target Vs achievement
 </li>
 <li>
 Merchandise plan report
 </li>
 <li>
 Product performance Lk2Lk
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Tracking Inventory Management Process
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained
 </li>
 <li>
 Dormancy within specified norms
 </li>
 <li>
 Pullback within specified norms
 </li>
 <li>
 Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales
 </li>
 <li>
 Photo Sell Through report
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Being a custodian in formulating the Stock &amp; sale plan
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Product category wise dispatch plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Planned Vs actual
 </li>
 <li>
 Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Market Intelligence
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 New launches (competition product / window / schemes)
 </li>
 <li>
 Competition Mapping
 </li>
 <li>
 Training (Merchandise, Product &amp; VM related)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Track the Core Business Contribution
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis
 </li>
 <li>
 Identifying new designs to be added to this category
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Help in creation of Retail Design Brief
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Designing a retail brief to design &ndash; option grid &amp; learning of past season
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Integrated Go To Market (IGTM)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design
 </li>
 <li>
 Dressing up one key store for the look
 </li>
 <li>
 Roll &ndash; out across stores
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Integration with space planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Assistant Buyer - The Collective & Mono Brands

<div>
 
 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 Supporting Actions
 
 
 
 Assisting Buyer in the selecting &amp; sourcing of Merchandise assortment/mix for PRL stores
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to curate a diverse and cohesive assortment of Polo Ralph Lauren women's wear products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear &ndash; Updating Order Master.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze historical sales data, customer feedback, and the Indian market trends to make informed decisions about the selection of styles, colors, and sizes within the assortment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that the assortment reflects Polo Ralph Lauren's brand identity, incorporating classic American styles, quality craftsmanship, and a luxury appeal that resonates with the Indian Luxury segment consumers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously monitor the performance of products within the assortment, identifying best-sellers, slow movers, and opportunities for seasonal adjustments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain assortment plans that balance iconic Polo Ralph Lauren staples with new and innovative product offerings to meet customer demands.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create Purchase Orders (POs), review Order Confirmation (OCs) and track the progress of orders to ensure on-time delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating in season express orders on a need basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Set ARP targets for product categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season &ndash; EOM / BOM
 </li>
 <li>
 OTB calculation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Collaborating with brands
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with brands to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors, aiming to maximize profitability while maintaining product quality and exclusivity, thereby achieving best value &ndash; Order Confirmation Management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and nurture strong relationships with Polo Ralph Lauren's network of vendors, including international and domestic suppliers, to secure access to high-quality products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with vendors on product development, ensuring that their offerings align with the brand's standards and customer expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor vendor performance, track order fulfillment, and address any supply chain issues promptly to maintain a seamless flow of merchandise.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay informed about vendor trends, innovations, and market conditions, sharing relevant insights with the buying team for strategic decision-making.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Tracking Stock Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Plan, monitor and maintain Ideal stock cover for women's wear products, taking into account demand forecasts, sales trends, and seasonal fluctuations for each product category in stores.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan for inter-store transfers to achieve maximum value (AMM).
 </li>
 <li>
 Fill rate management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure timely online availability of stock.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dormancy within specified norms
 </li>
 <li>
 Pullback within specified norms
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze sell-through rates and stock turnover to optimize stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and minimize holding costs. Maintain sell-through reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement inventory replenishment strategies to ensure that popular products are consistently in stock and readily available to customers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the Planning Team to align inventory management practices with merchandise planning and demand forecasting initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to make informed markdown and clearance decisions for slow-moving or seasonal items, aiming to maximize profitability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Information/Data Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Timely Updating Brand Catalogues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Updating UDA &amp; BNF in style masters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Updating Brand sell-through reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating top seller bottom seller reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Preparing Sell-through reviews &amp; department reviews.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category
 </li>
 <li>
 Target Vs achievement
 </li>
 <li>
 Merchandise plan report
 </li>
 <li>
 Product performance Lk2Lk
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Pricing Strategy
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in developing pricing strategies for women's wear products, considering factors such as brand positioning, market competition, and customer value perception.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct price elasticity analysis and competitive pricing benchmarking to determine optimal price points for different product categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Senior Buyer to set promotional pricing and markdown strategies that align with seasonal sales events and clearance periods.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay informed about currency exchange rates and their potential impact on pricing for imported products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously assess pricing strategies and make recommendations for adjustments based on sales performance and market dynamics, maintaining a balance between profitability and customer satisfaction.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Visual Merchandising Support
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner closely with the Visual Merchandising team to ensure that Polo Ralph Lauren women's wear products are displayed effectively and consistently across stores in India.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide input and recommendations to the VM team regarding the strategic placement, arrangement, and presentation of women's wear products, including suggestions for window displays, in-store displays, and mannequin styling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with the VM team to align product displays with seasonal themes and emerging fashion trends, ensuring that the visual presentation remains fresh and enticing to customers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in conjunction with the Visual Merchandisers to plan the introduction of new arrivals and the showcasing of highlighted collections, ensuring that these products receive prominent visibility within the store.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand customer behavior and shopping patterns to recommend VM strategies that enhance customer engagement and drive sales, contributing to the overall success of the women's wear category and the Polo Ralph Lauren brand.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Cross Functional Support
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including the Senior Buyer, Visual Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure a cohesive approach to women's wear buying strategies and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain open and effective communication channels with vendors, sharing relevant information and insights with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries and efficient inventory management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Share sales data, customer feedback, and market insights with cross-functional teams, providing valuable inputs to inform merchandise planning, visual merchandising, marketing campaigns, and operations strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the Marketing team to coordinate and support promotional activities and sales events, ensuring that marketing efforts align seamlessly with women's wear assortments and customer interests.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Operations team to facilitate efficient stock movements, replenishments, and inventory control, ensuring that women's wear products are consistently available for customers while optimizing stock levels and adhering to operational best practices.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Being a custodian in formulating the Stock &amp; sale plan
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Product category wise dispatch plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Planned Vs actual
 </li>
 <li>
 Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Market Intelligence
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 New launches (competition product / window / schemes)
 </li>
 <li>
 Competition Mapping
 </li>
 <li>
 Training (Merchandise, Product &amp; VM related)
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings to remain at the forefront of the fashion industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regularly attend fashion shows, industry events, and trade exhibitions to gather insights and inspiration for the women's wear category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze data from customer surveys, social media, and fashion publications to identify emerging trends and customer demands, informing buying decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark Polo Ralph Lauren's women's wear offerings against other luxury brands in the Indian luxury market.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Track the Core Business Contribution
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis
 </li>
 <li>
 Identifying new designs to be added to this category
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Help in creation of Retail Design Brief
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Designing a retail brief to design &ndash; option grid &amp; learning of past season
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Integrated Go To Market (IGTM)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design
 </li>
 <li>
 Dressing up one key store for the look
 </li>
 <li>
 Roll &ndash; out across stores
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Integration with space planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Assistant Buyer - Ralph Lauren

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

<div>
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for creating and managing the supply planning process within the company&rsquo;s portfolio. They will work closely with Demand Planner, Clearing &amp; Forwarding, Warehouse and Finance teams to ensure that Supply planning is accurate and aligned with business goals. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply for this role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 Stock Order Management and Replenishment Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage the stock orders with Principals for replenishments on time with appropriate process controls. Co-ordinate for the shipping schedules by Co-ordinating with the supplier&rsquo;s site, regulatory and compliance authority until delivery of stocks at company&rsquo;s premises and subsequent update on ERP.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Shortages, Damages, and Claims Handling
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Get the details from the warehouse regarding the shortages and damages and forward it to the principal in their respective claim reimbursement form and following up with them until compensation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Purchase Order Processing and Supplier Delivery Compliance
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Raise all PO with systematic management approval and ensure that supplier delivers orders as per agreement and stocks are available as per the sales forecast.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Stock Liquidation and Inventory Optimization
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Regular follow up with sales with an update on near expired/Damaged stocks for liquidation. update of non-moving ageing stocks, discontinued SKU&rsquo;s there by reducing complexity for an efficient supply chain management.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Inventory Monitoring and Reconciliation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor the short/excess stock on the WMS vs Oracle Vs Physical and keep a check with the warehouse with clear accountability and timely escalation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Problem Solving
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Managing all other aspects of supply chain which contribute in the organizational growth by showing intent of leadership ,commitment and rational problem solving techniques.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Forecast Alignment &amp; Co-Packing Activity Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Align with demand planner for all forecasting validation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the co-packing activity with close co-ordination with demand planner, warehouse and brand managers.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATION:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 2-3 years of work experience needed in end to end supply chain domain.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Job Specific:
 
 Logistics, inventory management, data analysis, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Generic Skills:
 
 Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, adaptability, teamwork.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Supply Chain Planner (Consumer)

Boscov's Department Store

<div>Boscov&rsquo;s Assistant Buyer- Baby 
Boscov's is a chain of full service department stores serving the total family needs of our customers. For over 100 years, Boscov's has been known for its great values and famous brands, and for offering a broad selection of quality merchandise in its stores and online. We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our growing retail team. 
As part of a fast-paced, dynamic merchant team, you will analyze your business and develop relationships with your vendors to ensure the best possible products and prices for our loyal customers. If you are looking for a great opportunity to pursue a rewarding assistant buying career with a company known for quality and big savings, apply today! 
Job Responsibilities 
As a member of the merchant team, the Assistant Buyer will coordinate many functions of the buying office area. 
Additional responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer include:<ul><li>
Business analysis</li><li>
Merchandise distribution</li><li>
Vendor communication</li><li>
Travel to markets as needed</li><li>
Advertising</li><li>
Communication and visits to stores</li></ul> 
Job Requirements
Successful candidates for the Assistant Buyer role should have the ability to work with our stores in sharing product information to motivate the retail sales team to actively engage customers, sell merchandise, and provide excellent customer service. 
Additional requirements of the Assistant Buyer include:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent related experience</li><li>
Prior retail experience with emphasis on buying and/or merchandising</li><li>
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Hyperion, and Word with the ability to learn additional systems used by our Merchant divisions</li><li>
Creative problem solving skills and learning agility</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, excellent time management skills</li><li>
Available to work varied days and hours as work schedule requires, including some weekends in the peak seasons</li></ul> 
Benefits<div>
At Boscov&rsquo;s, we value our employees, and that&rsquo;s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a Full-Time member of our team, you will be eligible to receive:</div><ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision</li><li>
Short term disability/ Long term disability- voluntary</li><li>
Life Insurance (company paid)</li><li>
401(k) w/ company match</li><li>
Weekly Pay</li><li>
Paid vacation</li><li>
Liberal employee discount</li></ul> 
Work where people love to shop!
Equal Opportunity Employer 
#INDCORP</div>

Assistant Buyer- Baby

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