merchandise planning manager

The Home Depot

<div>Position Purpose:
The Manager of Merchandise Planning, HDD will be responsible for execution of assortment reviews and analyzing online programs and trends. This individual will drive promotion, pricing &amp; profitability analytics and provide store side Merchandising with the insights needed to grow total market share. Responsible for analyzing data, key reporting and working with Direct Fulfillment Merchants to identify opportunities across multiple depts. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
40% Drive consistent category-level strategy planning with Merchants: coordination of necessary data from both store and online systems along with data from key competitors, development of project templates and concise reporting results for Online and Store Merchants</li><li>
30% Responsible for the creation and execution of KPI reporting, ensuring accurate data collection while highlighting key insights to drive decision making</li><li>
20% Manage the execution of key programs and new online initiatives</li><li>
10% Partner with functional areas such as Supply Chain, Core Merchandising, Vendor Compliance and Inventory Management to ensure effective solutions that can be leveraged across all areas</li></ul> 

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Position reports to Sr. Manager of Merchandise Planning, homedepot.com</li>
Number of direct reports is 6. Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues <li>- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.</li></ul> 

Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 

Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
MBA</li><li>
Online and/or Retail Store Experience. Both prefereed.</li><li>
Financial planning and analysis experience</li><li>
Advanced computer skills to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data with experience with MS Office; MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project &amp; statistical software.</li></ul> 

Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 

Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 

Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 

Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 

Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Competencies:<ul><li>
Strong strategic thinking ability</li><li>
Superior analytic skills (quantitative and qualitative)</li><li>
General management skills</li><li>
Strategic thinking; process focus</li><li>
Ability to influence others at all levels within the organization</li></ul></div>

Manager, Fulfillment Strategy

Affiniax Partners

We are hiring Sr. Planner &amp; Merchandiser for our fashion retail client based in the UAE.Department: Planning and MerchandisingReports To: Head - Planning and Merchandising /GMFinancial Planning &amp; Analysis:<ul><li>Develop and manage Brand Annual Budgets for sales, margins, and markdowns.</li><li>Conduct Post-Seasonal Analysis to evaluate past performance at Department, Class, Sub-Class, and Item levels to guide future strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to propose Seasonal Strategies on Sales, Price Points, Size, Color, and Assortment Dimensions based on past performance and future trends.</li><li>Prepare and propose Seasonal Budgets/OTB (Open-to-Buy) from Brand down to Class/Sub-Class levels, ensuring alignment with financial goals such as Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Inflows, Forward Covers, and Sales Margins.</li><li>Develop WSSI (Weekly Sales and Stock Intake) reports, projecting Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Forward Covers, and Planned Inflows by month/season.</li><li>Create Store Grading at the Class/Sub-Class levels to determine the appropriate width and depth of ranges for different store sizes (Medium/Small), optimizing stock levels for display capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to finalize the Buy Plan (Range Plan) by season, ensuring it aligns with financial targets, inventory needs, and product assortment plans.</li><li>Track and report on performance throughout the season, comparing actual performance against planned objectives, adjusting strategies as needed.</li><li>Identify any exceptions or discrepancies in Sales, Stockholdings, Forward Covers, and Inflows and propose corrective actions in collaboration with the Buyers.</li><li>Monitor Seasonal Budget performance and reforecast as necessary, considering past performance trends to adjust for Sales, Stocks, and Inflows.</li><li>Maintain the OTB tracker, ensuring clear visibility on orders placed, cancellations, and any excess or underbuys.</li></ul>Inventory Management:<ul><li>Ensure the availability of all replenishment items and maintain timely reviews of replenishment orders to prevent stockouts.</li><li>Monitor the flow of stock received in warehouses, ensuring it is allocated to stores and is actively selling. Collaborate with Buyers and Stores to resolve any out-of-stock situations.</li><li>Develop and communicate the allocation plan for seasonal/product launches in collaboration with Buyers, ensuring timely execution for both retail stores and wholesale partners.</li><li>Manage and track sell-through rates at the season and product level to optimize markdowns and avoid excess stock.</li><li>Analyze aging stock and propose actions for clearance or redistribution, communicating necessary steps to the Stores.</li><li>Ensure timely communication with Stores to address any stock consolidation requirements.</li></ul>Pricing &amp; Margin Management:<ul><li>Collaborate with Buyers to align on pricing for new shipments, ensuring it meets target intake margins.</li><li>Monitor sell-through performance of both fast-moving and slow-moving items, proposing corrective actions for price adjustments, reorders, or markdowns.</li><li>Propose and manage price adjustments for slow-selling items, ensuring alignment with the Buyer's strategy and obtaining Management approval before communicating actions to Stores.</li><li>Contribute to Promotion and End-of-Season Sales (EOSS) planning, focusing on pricing strategies, discounting, and inventory optimization.</li></ul>Store &amp; Competitor Visits:<ul><li>Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, trends, and customer feedback. Ensure alignment with the brand&rsquo;s strategy on quantity, range, pricing, and customer demands.</li><li>Stay updated on competitor range compositions, pricing strategies, and overall market trends to drive competitiveness.</li></ul>Systems Maintenance &amp; Enhancement:<ul><li>Ensure the availability and accuracy of reports measuring performance against the planned objectives, maintaining effective tracking of key KPIs.</li><li>Maintain systems, ensuring data integrity, and timely updates to reports and systems. Communicate any system enhancement needs to the Line Manager for review</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Retail Fashion Management, Business Administration, or equivalent from an accredited institution</li><li>Post-Graduate Degree or MBA in Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in retail planning, particularly in fashion retail.</li><li>Experience in managing financial planning, inventory management, pricing strategies, and open-to-buy (OTB) planning.</li><li>Proven track record of working with Buyers, Merchandisers, and cross-functional teams to meet business goals.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</li><li>Merchandise planning expertise with a deep understanding of inventory management, sales forecasting, and assortment planning.</li><li>Strong knowledge of retail financials, including sales, margins, markdowns, and OTB.</li><li>Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level for financial tracking and data analysis).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing market dynamics.</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What's your based location?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have in retail planning and merchandising (specifically in fashion retail)?</li><li>Do you have hands-on experience with OTB planning, WSSI reporting, and inventory management? Please briefly specify.</li><li>What's your current salary (AED/month)?</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED/month)</li><li>What's your visa status?</li><li>Have you worked in fashion apparel industry? </li></ul>Work Location: In person

Sr. Planner & Merchandiser

Hibbett

<div>HB: 00488 Alexander City, Alabama (Alex City Marketplace)
R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.
Hourly:
$10.35 - $10.35
Job Title: Manager in Training
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Store Manager
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">SUMMARY
</h1>The Manager in Training is responsible for assisting the Store Manager regarding overall operations and administrative duties. The Manager in Training is knowledgeable in each product area or department in our store. Assists in determining the methods and approaches necessary to accomplish the store&rsquo;s goals and initiatives. Upholds policies, procedures and standards listed in the visual manual. They must fully promote each sale and/or promotion. Serves as an ambassador of Hibbett I City Gear creating a unique customer experience helping to acquire and retain long-time customers. The Manager in Training is passionate about giving outstanding customer service and promoting the merchandise in stores. The Manager in Training assumes supervisory control in the Store Manager&rsquo;s absence and is trained in the Store Manager&rsquo;s Responsibilities.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
</h1><ul><li>Assist the Store Manager in controlling the assets of Hibbett I City Gear
</li><li>Consults with Store Manager in establishing action plan to accomplish departmental and overall store responsibilities such as selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
</li><li>Assumes responsibility of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
</li><li>Provides knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments when necessary.
</li><li>Is aware of inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability in all departments.
</li><li>Direct staff to ensure each department&rsquo;s responsibilities and standards are completed.
</li><li>Keeps the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
</li><li>Assures quality customer service is maintained.
</li><li>Performs general administrative duties as needed and is trained in the Store Manager&rsquo;s responsibilities.
</li><li>Produce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.
</li><li>Promote and sell services and merchandise provided by Hibbett I City Gear.
</li><li>Practice and uphold all Hibbett I City Gear policies, procedures, and standards as listed in the operations policy manual, personnel policy manual, visual manual, customer service manual, and memos with the company&rsquo;s direction.
</li><li>Protect the company&rsquo;s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
</h1>Supervises employees in the absence of the Store Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and resolving problems.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">QUALIFICATIONS
</h1><ul><li>Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in footwear and athletic apparel.
</li><li>1-3 years of customer service experience.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Ability to assist in managing a team and keep up with overall goals and profits.
</li><li>Is a self-starter, has initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.
</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
</li><li>Is a team-player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.
</li></ul>Hibbett's Privacy Policy
Candidates will have an option during the application process to withdraw their application prior to completion of the application. Throughout this online job application process, you will be asked to provide personal information about yourself. Please review Hibbett&rsquo;s Privacy Policy to understand how the information you provide will be utilized and safeguarded.</div>

Manager In Training Part - time

Nestlé

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">POSITION SNAPSHOT</h1>
Location: Kuwait 
Grade: I_CPW 
Req ID: 388992
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">POSITION SUMMARY</h1>
Execute the channel strategy across the cluster, which is being developed by Cluster CDT lead. Execute a compelling category story by being the go-to expert for the channel, representing the category&rsquo;s interests and direction while working closely with key stakeholders. 
Internal applicants based in Costal Arabia with relevant experience will be given priority.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
A DAY IN THE LIFE &hellip;</h1><ul><li>
Execution of ICP activities on the channel across the clusters and monitor the effectiveness of execution.</li><li>
Lead the category relationship with key customers &amp; distributors.</li><li>
Key Representative for Channel through the ICP process, ensuring multifunctional input and alignment to the key growth opportunities and action plans.</li><li>
Enable the implementation of our PicOS (through 4Ps solutions) across the channel &amp; key customer(s) with regular reviews on its effectiveness.</li><li>
Single point of contact for Sales and Marketing teams for Channel of responsibility, ensuring you to drive insights using external data resources like Nielsen, Dunnhumby, Kantar etc.</li><li>
Promotional evaluation and optimization to utilize discounts effectively (Channel level).</li><li>
Deliver channel playbook to sales teams to include MSL / NPD targets.</li><li>
Lead and Maintain Channel KPI tracking through MBPC.</li><li>
Ensure adherence to all Company principles and policies.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What will make you successful&hellip;</h1><ul><li>
At least 2 years of experience within Generating Demand (CDT, Sales, A&amp;P or Marketing)</li><li>
Previous experience in CDT is a plus.</li><li>
Demonstrable record of success in delivering key commercial KPI's.</li><li>
Foundational understanding of Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby etc.</li><li>
Strong teamworking skills.</li></ul></div>

Associate Manager, Commercial Development, Planned Shopping (Breakfast Cereals)

<div>Position Purpose:
Assistant Store Managers in Training are learning the various responsibilities and functions of the following roles: Assistant Store Manager, Operations Assistant Store Manager, Night Operations Assistant Store Manager, and Specialty Assistant Store Manager. At a high level, ASM's in Training will learn how to support the Store Manager in developing strategies and objectives toward driving store sales and profitability. They will learn how to accomplish these objectives through effective leadership of and communication to their Associates. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
General Customer Service Initiatives to include supervising Associates in the selling effort, ensuring the store's in-stock position, and maintaining an appealing and organized store</li><li>
appearance. ASM's in Training will learn the following tactics to support this key accountability: staffing and scheduling, identifying and resolving stock deficiencies, supervisor associates in selling behaviors, resolving customer issues and concerns, and supporting service needs for both installed sales/special orders and product sales.</li><li>
Supervising Store Associates to include interviewing, hiring, motivating, coaching, training,developing, and communicating to associates. ASM's in Training will also learn the performance management process, to include semi-annual review of associate performance and how to execute the associate disciplinary process when necessary.</li><li>
Operations Management to include supervision of front end processes involving sales and return transactions, as well as special services and lot support. ASM's in Training will also learn</li><li>
how to oversee the back end processes, including receiving and freight teams to ensure that merchandise is received and stocked appropriately. They will also learn how to maintain and</li><li>
operate all store equipment and systems as well as how to manage daily financial operations. ASM's in Training should develop a command of store standard operating procedures (SOP's),</li><li>
especially those involving Safety compliance.</li><li>
Business Analysis and Merchandise Planning Initiatives to include driving department profitability through analysis of sales trends. ASM's in Training will learn how to work with key partners (Store Managers, Field Merchandising, MET Teams) to plan merchandise placement and signing. They will also learn how to support stock integrity through inventory management processes.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
ASM's in Training will report to a Store Manager. Once complete with their training process, they will gradually assume accountability supervision of work activities of associates.</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
No additional qualifications</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Acts with Integrity: Role model for ethical behavior; consistent and fair in dealings with others.</li><li>
Product Knowledge: Knows and effectively promotes all areas, products, services, and procedures. Knows the competition</li><li>
Excels in Customer Service: Creates customer focused environment; provides excellent service.</li><li>
Inspires Achievement: Initiates actions to develop Associates; provides performance feedback and recognizes accomplishments</li><li>
Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model</li><li>
Delivers Results: Creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately; motivates self and team to accomplish objectives.</li></ul></div>

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