What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Planner position at BEALL'S, INC?
ABOUT BEALLS INC. If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision. WHO WE ARE: - We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less. - We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences. - We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals. - We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our associates, and our industry partners. - We are guided by Bealls Inc. company values: Acceptance, Accountability, Authenticity, Compassion, Empowerment, Openness, and Transparency. WHY JOIN BEALLS INC.: - Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department. - Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for nearly 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores! - Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority. - Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job. - Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come. Learn even more at www.beallsinc.com/beallsinc/careers Merchandise Planner The Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving and achieving sales, profit and turn objectives by developing strategies in collaboration with their business partner to maximize a business category. They will be able to navigate ambiguity and react quickly to business needs. They must be a strong analytical thinker. The Merchandise Planner will report to a Merchandise Group Planner or Divisional Planning Manager. E XPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS - Develop plans to achieve the business objectives including sales, inventory, markdowns, gross margin and turn. Manage plans pre and post season. - Read and react to business weekly and re-forecast plans in season. Develop actionable strategies with business partners to maximize sales and gross margin. - Work independently and cross functionally; be able to influence merchant partners to implement strategies. - Create Pack-away plans and manage inventory releases to ensure speed to market action based on product productivity. - Analyze weekly sales, generate reports, while reading and reacting to business as needed to meet and improve financial objectives. - Travels to stores and competition consistently to evaluate create actions that maximize sales and profit by category of business. - Fosters collaboration and sharing of ideas and resources across divisions and functional areas. - Development and coaching of Assistant Planner to support career growth trajectory and strategic business initiatives. - Partnership with Exclusive brands upfront purchasing sku count direction. - Oversee auto replenishment items performance and guide Assistant Planner in performance KPI’s and in stock rates. KEY ATTRIBUTES - 4-year degree is preferred - Three years or more of work-related experience is preferred - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - Team player with a positive mental attitude; self-motivated - Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook - Ability to occasionally work varying hours When it comes to finding the right fit, we know there is a lot to consider. Our recruiters are here to help you discover the career fit you’re looking for. Thank you again for your interest in Bealls Inc. and we look forward to hearing from you! For more information, check out: www.beallsinc.com www.bealls.com www.beallsflorida.com www.homecentric.com
