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)
Responsibilities
From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special product
Depending on the shift you work, your job could include moving inventory in the backroom, unloading trucks, fulfilling club pick-up orders or helping members while stocking shelves
From unloading trucks in the summer to filling ice cream in the freezer, this fast-paced job can be physically demanding - its like being paid to go to the gym!
Promptly unloading trucks
Assisting fellow associates as needed throughout the store
Sorting and stocking products on shelves and in the backroom
Engaging with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area
Provides member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs; providing guidance and support to members regarding self- service technology;
assisting members with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise; resolving member issues and concerns; and promoting the company's products and services
following procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials; following company steel standard guidelines; and correcting and reporting unsafe situations to management
signing and pricing merchandise according to company policies and procedures; identifying shrink and damages; and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise
Monitors food and merchandise quality by ensuring product rotation, code dating, product recalls, and sanitation standards are followed according to company policies and procedures;
and ensuring prominent display of promotional and seasonal merchandise
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy;
and applying these in executing business processes and practices
and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
Ensures club pick up orders are filled by assisting with picking club pick up orders throughout the day and staging; and ensuring products are selected and staged according to company policy and procedures
Last updated : 2024-03-05
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