Merchandise Planner

Do you want to be a part of a great team supporting Goodwill's mission??  

Location:  In Person   Gorham, Maine

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with oversight of all purchased goods inventories throughout supply chain.
• Finalizes product assortment mixes with the guidance of the Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects.
• Assists with analytical support includes, but not limited to shrink, inventory levels, inventory turns, demand forecasting, sale through rates and order patterns.
• Provides peer counseling to stores; ensuring inventory management SOPs are followed and created to drive sales and reduce shrink.
• Acts as point of contact and support for store operations team regarding all matters related to merchandising and inventory controls.
• Assists Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects with analytics to drive future purchasing decisions.
• Analyzes product sales and sell through performance to plan markdowns for all seasonal and everyday categories with Inventory Manager approval.
• Creates and builds analytical and financial models.
• Provides necessary and adequate supplies to ensure inventory levels are appropriate.
• Reports balanced outcomes and results on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Analyzes store merchandising needs to ensure adequate levels of inventory to meet projected sales goals.
• Attends meetings with Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects to review prior week’s purchases, vendor offerings and current product needs.
• Assists with POS Data entry for purchase orders, item creation and other changes as needed.
• Oversees all aspects of commercial service supplies.
• Assists Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects on all general operations.
• Ensures that retail stores and warehouses are following SOPs for new goods, supplies ordering, replenishment, inventory control and shrink.
• Responsible for demand forecasting and seasonal product distribution.
• Liaison with finance office to ensure balance between POS system and finance ledger.
• Prepares and sends all product invoicing to finance department.
• Assists Inventory Manager with cycle counts and store inventories when necessary.
• Assists with vendor communication.
• Maintains new goods mailbox.
• Loads all merchandise promotions.
• Supports visual presentation planning of purchased goods.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude, to be a great teammate, and role model.
• Associates Degree in business, retail merchandising, or comparable business and leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills that empower and support a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of organization skills.
• 1–3 years, experience in corporate retail environment.
• Solid understanding of retail analytics and mathematical equations.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• High proficiency with excel, access, and other Microsoft office products.
• Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record.
• Criminal background check that meets agency standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
• 3 – 5 years inventory control experience with progressive responsibilities.

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Exceptional career growth opportunities
• Discount on personal cell phone plans
• Local community discounts 
• Caring coworkers/team that supports you!

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