Planning and Allocations Manager

Position Overview

 Now Hiring: Planning and Allocations Manager   Schedule: Full-Time  Location: California, Washington or Colorado (Remote)  Compensation: $85,000-100,000   We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our   crew as a Planning and Allocations Manager and help lead the next stage of growth   for our company   What’s In It for You:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Sick Time
• Generous Employee Discounts
• Bonus Eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work environment

 Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring   value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything   we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can   accomplish anything.

    Job Description: As a key member of the Work World Merchandising Team and reporting directly to the   General Merchandise Manager, the primary role of the Planning & Allocations Manager is   to support company initiatives to successfully grow revenue, drive efficient inventory   levels, and meet and exceed profitability targets. The Planning & Allocations Manager is   responsible for developing, driving and maintaining merchandise plans across each   Department and at the category/vendor level. Strategic core and seasonal merchandise   allocations by store/region/channel will be a critical area of focus for this role and key to   success in optimizing inventory turns and productivity and Merchandising’s business   impact. 

 

 What You’ll be Doing:

• Manage Revenue, Margin, Inventory plans by channel, by region, by department/category and key strategic vendors
• Manage OTB, strategic store allocations and overall inventory levels to budgets and trend
• Continuously improve inventory turns & productivity, GM, and sell-through
• Monthly re-forecasting and demand plan management
• Aged Inventory Reporting & Analysis
• Refine Store Ranks supporting strategic allocations, streamlining assortment nuance by region, size curve analysis – maximizing extended/widths/smaller sizes by category by region.
• Own standard process to review store inventory levels in key departments and propose reallocations, transfers, and other indicated actions (i.e. RTV, MD, liquidation, etc) to optimize inventory balance and health.
• Build and grow meaningful vendor partnerships across key brands within the workwear/specialty industry
• Support product lifecycle management, pricing, and promotional strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient inventory health and maximize profitability
• Maintain a deep understanding of product and overall business performance by actively analyzing results, responding to current trends, and taking action to maximize and achieve company targets

  What You’ll Need:

• 3 years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail planner or equivalent
• Multi-store experience in merchandise planning and allocations in a high-volume retail environment required
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with retail data and software
• Project management experience
• Negotiation skills and experience maintaining vendor relationships
• Experience managing and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders across an organization
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proactively prioritizes business needs, and effectively manages resources and time.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Domestic travel to Markets
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)

 Who We Are:

 

 Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear, work boots and work gear in the   Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 33 retail stores under the   Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names in California, Washington and Nevada.   We are committed to outfitting hardworking people with the highest quality workwear,   head-to-toe. We offer premium workwear brands, expert product knowledge, and   exceptional customer service. We believe America’s blue collar and essential workers are   the backbone of our communities and   our country.

 

 Our Values:

 

 I HAVE RESPECT FOR ALL

 I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

 YES, I CAN

 I AM READY

 

 

Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000