What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPLENISHMENT PLANNER position at Sally Beauty?
Overview
Essential Function
Responsible for replenishment of planogram merchandise the replenishment process and quantity allocation from forecast to PO for assigned businesses. The Replenishment Planner analyzes and adjusts system forecasts based on daily review of product movement including seasonality, industry and market trends, and probability of anticipated sales. Responsible for delivering forecast accuracy and forecasting bias as per defined goals by SKU and/or product family. Partner with Buyer to manage category distortions and Open to Buy - and allocate inventory dollars effectively to drive the business. Drive consistency in sku FC and replenishment that align with AOR goals. Manage the preplanning process and asset allocation to identify and drive grow / maintain / decline businesses. This position is a hybrid role, reporting into the corporate office in Denton TX on Tuesdays and Weds of each week and working remotely the rest of the work week.
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Primary Duties
96,900
Essential Function
Responsible for replenishment of planogram merchandise the replenishment process and quantity allocation from forecast to PO for assigned businesses. The Replenishment Planner analyzes and adjusts system forecasts based on daily review of product movement including seasonality, industry and market trends, and probability of anticipated sales. Responsible for delivering forecast accuracy and forecasting bias as per defined goals by SKU and/or product family. Partner with Buyer to manage category distortions and Open to Buy - and allocate inventory dollars effectively to drive the business. Drive consistency in sku FC and replenishment that align with AOR goals. Manage the preplanning process and asset allocation to identify and drive grow / maintain / decline businesses. This position is a hybrid role, reporting into the corporate office in Denton TX on Tuesdays and Weds of each week and working remotely the rest of the work week.
“At Sally Beauty Holdings, we find beauty in diversity. Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. You are welcome here, and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us.”
Primary Duties
- 50% Forecasting: Create and manage replenishment forecasts through PO creation using JDA systems and tools. Recognize and reconcile forecast exceptions. Track actuals against forecast. Manage new and conversion store forecasts. Follow up on POs from Vendor through DC and to store to ensure proper flow. Align item plans with financial targets for AOR and drive to OTB metrics.
- 25% Partnerships: Work with Buyer/SBU on strategies to drive the business. Work strategically with suppliers, supply chain, and store partners to translate vendor commitments, supply chain capacity, stores stock levels, and marketing into plans that achieve the sales, GM and unit turnover expectation.
- 25% Drive the JDA process Analytics/Reports to enhance JDA effectiveness: Generate and analyze forecast performance reports. Determine causal factors impacting forecasts and act: weather, moving seasons, etc. Manage new, increased footprint, decreased footprint, and end of life forecasts. Maintain key metrics against goals for forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
- College degree (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience
- 3-5 years experience with planning at a retail or wholesale company merchandise planning and allocation, demand planning, production planning.
- 2-3 years planning and executing projects involving multiple groups across an organization.
- Experience with retail buying or logistics preferred.
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- JDA experience would be a plus.
- Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that helps influence and shape future business decisions.
- Highly analytical with a sense of business curiosity.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to plan, forecast, and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Exceptional math ability.
- Spreadsheet, database, and word processing software (Microsoft Office).
- The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
- The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
96,900
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