Merchandise Planner jobs in Portland, 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 ...
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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...
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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...
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WAVE PLANNER
  • Skechers
  • Herstal, ME OTHER
  • Description de l'entreprise Leader mondial dans l’industrie de la chaussure « lifestyle » et de haute performance, avec un chiffre d’affaire de six milliards de dollars, Skechers USA conçoit, développ...
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Field Planner
  • SGC
  • Portland, 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...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!
  • Spectrum
  • South Portland, ME
  • AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $20.00 along with lucrative commission and incentives for target...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier
  • HMSHOST
  • Portland, ME
  • With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vaca...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Route Sales Trainee - Saco, Maine - $24/hour
  • Hiring Now!
  • Saco, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Route Sales Specialist II - Lewiston, Maine - $26/hour
  • Hiring Now!
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Store Manager
  • Extra Space Storage
  • Portland, ME
  • Will work between multiple stores in the district. This location is closed on Sundays. Pay range: $17 to $18 per hour. A...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier
  • Walmart
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Description **Overview:** As a Walmart Cashier, you play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service wh...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Portland, ME
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Traveling Retail Merchandiser
  • SAS Retail Services
  • Portland, ME
  • Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move...
  • 1/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
$71,795 to $94,296
Portland, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
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