What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Merchandise Planner position at The Guitar Center Company?
The Associate, Merchandise Planning is a hybrid role bridging Merchandise Planning and Category Management, supporting the achievement of financial and strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include financial interpretation, planning, forecasting and operational support to optimize business outcomes.
Merchandise Planning Responsibilities :
- Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Sales, Margin, and Receipts Planning : Interpret and align financial targets by channel and dept.
- Bottoms-Up Merchandise Financial Plans : Develop detailed financial plans that support and align with category strategies.
- Rolling Forecasts : Maintain and update rolling forecasts at the department level in collaboration with Planners and Category Managers.
- Category and Operational Support
- Product Flow and Risk Mitigation : Review and analyze inventory flow to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Reporting and Analysis
Weekly and monthly performance metrics.
Category Management Responsibilities :
Prepare and update price change sheets for the following :
Vendor cost updates
Serve as the first point of contact for internal customer queries via tools like Merch email, Supportal, and B&O email groups.
About Music & Arts
Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers a decision that remains intact to this day.
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225 retail stores, 200 educational representatives, and 250 affiliate locations.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience :
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards :
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick / holiday / vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate : $50,000 - $60,000 / yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal : to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
