Merchandise Planner, Sr. 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, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About Us: | ||
The City of Glendale’s Development Services Department is made up of the Building Safety, Planning, and GIS/Mapping Divisions. These Departments serve the City and its citizens to ensure building code standards are met, structure plans are reviewed to ensure safety and proper code/zoning requirements are adhered to, all planning and development projects have had a through permit review process, and that the latest GIS databases and Maps have all the latest information. | ||
The Role: | ||
The Sr. Planner is responsible for performing professional level planning work and acting as Project Manager on complex to difficult planning and development projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have professional experience leading or overseeing planning projects in a municipal setting. | ||
Salary: | ||
This position is a Grade 408 with an annual salary between $69,576.00 - $104,364.00. | ||
Benefits: | ||
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY24 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information. | ||
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: | ||
Regular status position’s offer:
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Retirement: | ||
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.29%. |
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a related field and five years experience in planning, project review or a related community development activity.
A Masters Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferable.
Combinations of education and professional experience may be considered to satisfy the minimum qualifications of the position.Knowledge of:
The principles, practices and methods used in urban planning and available implementation techniques
Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
Development issues and concerns, neighborhoods, public participation techniques, and the development process
City policies and procedures related to land use and development
Urban design and site design principle and the related fields of Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Project management and organization principles
Land use law, zoning and subdivision regulations. and five years experience in planning, project review or a related community development activity
Ability to:
Apply planning principles to work assignments, implement City ordinances and policies, review site plans and architectural elevations, and analyze potential impact of development proposals
Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
Plan, organize, and manage the activities of project teams, and multiple projects to completion
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, Attorneys, and other design professionals and developers
Identify, facilitate and resolve project issues and problems
Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment, and function in a non-supervisory leadership role
Provide quality customer service
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements:
Valid Arizona drivers license.
Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory:Success Factors | Definitions | Classification Levels |
Personal Accountability & Integrity | Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and in complying with organizational rules, policies and procedures. Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Teambuilding & Collaborative Relationships | Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust; develops cooperative working relationships with others. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Effective Communication | Conveys information respectfully, credibly, and effectively. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Continuous Learning & Development | Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; takes initiative in pursuing self-development and learning to expand skills and increase knowledge. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Commitment to Service Excellence | Strives to excel in meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in a fair and equitable manner. Delivers high-quality services with a commitment to continuous improvement. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Innovation | Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems or services. | Foundational, Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executives |
Leadership | Promotes organizational mission and goals and encourages cooperation in support of organizational goals. | Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executive |
Organizational Awareness | Identifies fundamental values and beliefs to guide the organization into the future. Uses knowledge of the workings, structure and culture of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals. | Professional/Supervisory, Managerial, Executive |