Director of Merchandise Process

WHY JOIN BEALLS? Come join a team rich in tradition that is ready to adapt and evolve with the ever-changing retail landscape! We are a debt free, billion-dollar organization with over 600 retail stores across 23 states. With an eye to the future, we continue to enter new markets and expand our customer base! Stable and fiscally savvy, Beall’s has long been an organization that represents tradition, integrity, and sustainability. We are led by servant leaders who are genuinely grateful for our contributions every day. Our associates strive to exceed expectations and drive results through empowerment and ownership. Come join a team that brings a people-first approach to doing business! We offer corporate associates the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, with variations by department. Candidates are encouraged to explore specifics with the hiring manager during the interview process. Director of Merchandise Process INTERACTION: - This position has extensive interaction with merchant and planning teams, IT and distribution center teams. - External interaction required with: - Vendor partners – specifically SAS SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: - Coordinate with the business to identify and schedule other internal subject matter experts (SMEs) for consultation as required - Validate design viability - Coordinate projects with SAS and Bealls IT - Drive for standardization of vision and processes across channels/organizations where variation does not add value - Proactively work to overcome project related obstacles: assist in resolving issues across functional boundaries - Lead efforts to engage Business users in integration and acceptance test planning and execution - Lead efforts to provide Business user training and post-production support for SBU system owners - Lead efforts in development of end user training material - Provide continuity for Change Leadership and the end user community - Support quality assurance processes and demonstrate “buy-in” to the design - Negotiate contracts - SRUG Committee Representation SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: - Manager of Merchandise Process and Forecast Analyst PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. - Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, etc.). - Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs. QUALIFICATIONS: - 4-year degree preferred - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook REQUIREMENTS: - Team player with a positive mental attitude; self-motivated - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills