Merchandise Planner jobs in Auburn, ME

Merchandise Planner plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Additionally, Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Planner
  • Nichols Portland, LLC
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary:
    This position is responsible for reviewing customer demand daily and creating, updating, and closing corresponding job orders in the ERP system. Also responsible for the daily creation and maintenance of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This position will also serve as a support to the inventory control team to help ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.
    Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
    No direct reports
    Essential Functions:
    • Review customer demand daily through the PRP module in the ERP system.
    • Create, update and close jobs according to customer demand. Jobs should be current and accurate in the ERP system.
    • Manage inventory levels of stocking programs for approved customers.
    • Provide daily updates to Production and Customer Service on any delays or issues that will affect a committed ship date.
    • Create and maintain production schedules in a timely manner.
    • Quickly and effectively communicate production issues to your Supervisor.
    • Assist in managing the inventory in WIP Markets to ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.
    • Work effectively with the purchasing team to ensure timelines from outside services are met.
    • Review item masters daily to ensure routing and material accuracy.
    • Create customer recovery plans as needed in a concise, data-based format and ensure execution.
    • Take complete ownership of an assigned value stream and meet the company goal for on-time delivery.
    • Monitor inventory discrepancies and productivity issues and make recommendations for improvement.
    • Analyze job variances to determine root cause and work with the appropriate department(s) to correct.
    • Assist the inventory team with cycle counts, physical inventory, etc. to achieve the company goal for IRA.
    Qualifications:
    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
    • 3 years in a planning role in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and planning practices in a manufacturing environment.
    • Some knowledge of machine operations or technical background (preferred).
    • Experience with ERP systems (required).
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    • Strong math skills with attention to detail.
    • Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
    • Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
    • Committed to follow up / follow through with projects and daily tasks, able to effectively multi-task.
    • Able to collect data in a fact-based manner and present it in a meaningful way.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
    • Commitment to meeting timelines and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
    Other Job-Related Demands:
    • Flexibility to alter work schedule based on job demands or the timely completion of projects.
    • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50lbs following company safe lifting protocol.
    • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils, and chemicals.
    Additional Comments:
    The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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Merchandise Manager
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Augusta, ME OTHER
  • OVERVIEWExperience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Merchandise Manager
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Augusta, ME OTHER
  • OVERVIEWExperience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Merchandise Associate
  • TJX Companies
  • Conway, NH PART_TIME
  • Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off the runway to sta...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Field Planner
  • CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO
  • Brunswick, ME FULL_TIME
  • Job Info POSITION: Field Planner (CMP-ME-Brunswick - Service Bldg) NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1 LOCATION: CMP-ME-Brunswick - Service Bldg Responsibilities Designs construction work orders using the Wor...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Field Planner
  • SGC
  • Augusta, ME FULL_TIME
  • About SGC At SGC Engineering, LLC (SGC), we are a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering firm with a nationwide presence. With a dedicated team of over 40 engineers, we are committed to delivering top...
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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Associate
  • Walmart
  • Lewiston, ME
  • **Job Description:** As a Deli Associate at Walmart, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our cu...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales and Store Support
  • Albertsons
  • Auburn, ME
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate - FT/PT
  • Best Buy
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Are you a tech enthusiast? Embark on a thrilling journey with Best Buy's retail squad, where embracing diversity and sel...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Sales Representative - Lewiston, Maine
  • Flowers Foods Inc.
  • Lewiston, ME
  • ** Route Sales Representative - Lewiston, Maine** Location: Lewiston, ME, US Date: Feb 28, 2022 **Summary** The Route Sa...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Sales Representative - Portland, Maine
  • Flowers Foods Inc.
  • Portland, ME
  • ** Route Sales Representative - Portland, Maine** Location: Portland, ME, US Date: Feb 28, 2022 **Summary** The Route Sa...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise and Stocking Assistant
  • Sams Club
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them tha...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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In-Store Shopper
  • Albertsons
  • Auburn, ME
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: As the In-Store Shopper you will have the opportunity to be the best and select "the ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 23,055 at the 2010 census. Auburn and Lewiston (directly across the Androscoggin River from each other) are known locally as the Twin Cities or Lewiston–Auburn (L–A). Auburn is located at 44°5′N 70°14′W / 44.083°N 70.233°W / 44.083; -70.233 (44.089, −70.241). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.74 square miles (170.27 km2), of which 59.33 square miles (153.66 km2) is land and 6.41 square miles (16.60 km2) is water. Auburn is drained by the Little...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
$71,069 to $93,343
Auburn, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago