What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Specialist position at The Vermont Country Store?
The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the company’s image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine’s Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don’t check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.
We are currently seeking a Planning Specialist to join our Inventory Management team. The qualified candidate will be responsible for purchasing and managing inventory for multiple business channels to meet strategic goals and objectives. The Specialist will support the Lead Analyst and/or the Planning Supervisor.
Location: 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont.
Candidates who are residents of VT are eligible to enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, working onsite from our office in Manchester Center, Vermont, and at home. This hybrid position requires in-person work three days per week at 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont. All candidates must be within a commutable distance to, and available to work from, our office in Manchester Center.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine how to successfully manage inventory and departmental planning parameters to develop buy plans, place orders, and evaluate inventory position
- Develop strong partnerships with vendors to meet all business needs
- Maintain purchase orders and inventory information and reports to ensure timely delivery of merchandise
- Partner with the product team on product issues, history, size assortment, placement of product, and vendor concerns
What you bring:
- High school education is required
- Inventory planning, purchasing, or related experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of spreadsheeting, and Microsoft Suite
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to prioritize work
- Flexible and able to make decisions quickly
What we offer:
- A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people
- We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
- An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
- Onsite fitness facilities
- We offer a generous employee discount
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance
- Potential for quarterly bonus
- Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions
