Assortment Planner jobs in the United States

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Planner, Assortment
  • Hibbett | City Gear
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • 00015 Store Support Center

    LE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.Job Title: Planner, Assortment
    Department: Merchandising/Planning
    FLSA Status: Exempt
    Reports To: Manager, Planning

    SUMMARYThe Planner, Assortment is responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for a merchandise category or categories, working in conjunction with one or more buying teams to support merchandising and financial strategies. Oversees the ongoing management of sales and inventory and make recommendations on sale and receipts based on current trends. Develops product assortments and buying plans for each season through analyzing sales and inventory data and metrics that ensures the optimal selection for consumers, creates the right balance between number of styles and depths, and avoids overstocking. Assesses risks and opportunities related to their assortment and buying plans for assigned category.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProject monthly, yearly, and seasonal sales.
    Create merchandise assortments by integrating financial merchandise plans with desired products to be placed by the buyer to maximize sales and profits. Develop and maintain item level plans that project inventory needed to achieve sales and liquidation goals.
    Provide the analytical foundation for product needs by category in detail by using historical selling data seasonally to determine the needs of the stores and curate a collection of styles that ensure enough of a selection for the consumer, keeping in mind overstocking and creating an optimal balance between number of styles and the depth of each style.
    Work with marketing, Ecommerce, and business partners in the merchandising department to carry out merchandising strategic plans and vision for the season.
    Work with Buyers to develop seasonal assortments, store clusters, and inventory flow plans and to align assortment strategies to achieve financial plans.
    Build assortment sheets and plans (shopping list) and determine number of units and SKUs to hit the planned metrics for the season. Flex between seasons and maintain a familiarity of products bought each season. Update unit plans to see the need for carryover merchandise.
    Run and compile seasonal sales information. Run grading to create clusters for assortments. Grade stores on performance for each season. Prepare reports required for seasonal analytics including weekly performance recaps.
    Provide ad-hoc business report and analysis as needed.
    Create vendor final line recaps and internal assortment summaries for upper management approval.
    Provide analytical support to the buying team by quantifying impact of strategic, promotion, and assortment changes.
    Conduct sales recaps, unit plans, and EOM projections weekly.
    Update and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales tracking and plans to accurately forecast and adjust unit needs
    Create seasonal forecast.
    Work with the buying team to implement the seasonal merchandise objectives; establish unit targets and monthly flows.
    Run smart average analysis and size optimization reports at the end of each selling season to aid in the order-writing process
    Work with planners to challenge group level plans to ensure consistency with goals; by communicating product direction.
    Identify growth opportunities and new business for sales optimization.
    Perform analysis of historical style performance and sales data.
    Attend vendor meetings and travel to see vendors.
    Work with buyers, planners, and training team on how to project and predict future business trends.
    Protect the company’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.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory requirements.

    QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in business or a related field
    1-3 years of experience with merchandise planning and or allocation
    Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
    Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines
    Ability to analyze data and create financial plans, adjusting plans as needed
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Associate Assortment Planner
  • Jacent
  • Cinnaminson, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Assortment Planner supports the Director of Category & Assortment Strategy with recommendations to maximize sales and margins across a portfolio of accounts. The Associate Assortment Pla...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Merchandise Assortment Planner
  • Lowes
  • Mooresville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Your ImpactThe Merchandise Assortment Planner serves as a category analyst & category management support team consultant responsible for analytics and support arm for the core Assortment Planning team...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assortment Planner/Supply chain data analyst
  • Sunrise Systems, Inc.
  • Beaverton, OR FULL_TIME
  • Top Skills Microsoft excel at an high-intermediate to advanced level Ability to analyze data/trends and concisely report out findings & business insights A plus but not required - Experience working i...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Financial Planner
  • Financial Planner Recruiting, LLC
  • Yardley, PA FULL_TIME
  • Our client is a boutique RIA based out of Yardley, PA. They are seeking a Lead Financial Planner to join their growing team. If you are looking for a client-facing role with upward mobility, this coul...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Magical Vacation Planner Travel Advisor
  • Magical Vacation Planner
  • Bedford, IN FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAs an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, MVP operates through three branches: MVP Parks, MVP Cruising, and MVP Getaways. The company aims to deliver exclusive, stress-free vacation...
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100% Remote - SAP SCM Consultant with PP & IBP
  • Prodware Solutions
  • Columbus, OH
  • We have 100% remote opportunity for a SAP SCM Consultant with PP & IBP experience. This would be a 6 months contract to ...
  • 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Learning Management Systems (LMS) Consultant
  • Vector Consulting, Inc
  • Columbus, OH
  • Our government client is looking for an experienced Learning Management Systems (LMS) Consultant on a hybrid 12+ months ...
  • 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Eligibility Specialist- Atlanta, GA(Remote)
  • Vector Consulting, Inc
  • Columbus, OH
  • Our client is seeking an accomplished IES (Integrated Eligibility Systems) Field Support Analyst on a remote 12+ months ...
  • 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SR CYBRSECURITY ANALYST - CONTRACT - REMOTE EASTERN US - USC OR GC. NO C2C NO OPT OR H-4
  • System Soft Technologies
  • Columbus, OH
  • We seek a SR CYBERSECURITY ANALYST for a long-term contract opportunity. This is a remote role. The candidate should res...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Telephonic Solutions Consultant
  • LexisNexis
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Be part of something bigger. You don’t need a cape or a mask to help bring truth, justic...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Preschool Floater
  • ELLIOTT CARE LLC
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Fabulous private preschool in Worthington opening a second location! Check out our Worth...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Training Specialist
  • Surge Staffing
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description Surge Staffing is committed to connecting great employees with great cus...
  • 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OpenText / BizLink Consultant- 100% remote
  • Akkodis
  • Columbus, OH
  • Akkodis is seeking a OpenText BizLink exp. for 6+ Month Contract position with a client located in Pittsburgh, PA. Pay r...
  • 7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Assortment Planner jobs
$43,116 to $55,929