Manager, Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation

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The Manager, Merchandising, Planning and Allocation is responsible for developing, executing, and managing merchandise financial plans, in collaboration with the buying team, that align with the company's strategic initiatives. This role also engages in thoughtful assortment building, merchandise allocation, and other planning strategies that support the product lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop, execute, communicate, and manage omni-commerce merchandise plans to drive sales and margin.

Demand forecasting atskulevel to help inform purchases and top-down planning.

Project receipt flow for vendors on new items in partnership with supply chain.

Manage theskurationalization process including forecasting the appropriate markdowns to liquidate product; communicate end of life strategy with product lifecycle managers as well as cross-functional partners.

Identify risks and opportunities through detailed analysis; communicate strategic recommendations to merchandising partners and management.

Collaborate with field merchandising in allocation approach and regional sales opportunities.

Collaborate with all cross functional team members as well as all vendor partners.

Build assortment plan guidance utilizing store clustering.

Support a collective, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers.

Maintain a mindful commitment toward the company’s omnichannel customer experience strategy.

Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.

Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.

Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.

Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.

Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.

Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressively discipline and terminations when appropriate per Company policy.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

Execute company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Possess an effective willingness to institute and embrace change toward more modernized approaches.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred

Professional Experience

5+ Years relevant professional experience with at least the 2 most recent years in an omnichannel retailer with exposure or direct management toward a majority of role responsibilities listed above.

Skills List

Ability to negotiate with and influence peers and cross-functional partners.

Demonstrated ability to interpret data, formulate strategies and execute initiatives.

Ability to manage multiple initiatives and changing priorities effectively.

Detail and resolution oriented when performing work and solving problems.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with an ability to influence where required to achieve desired outcomes.

Highly effective communication skills; communicates ideas in clear, compelling ways that create dialogues and earn support.

Possess an effective willingness to institute and embrace change toward more modernized approaches.

Competencies

Knowledge

Microsoft Office including advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Demands

Office Environment

Sitting for up to 8+ hours

Standing occasionally

Walking occasionally

Talking frequently

Hearing Frequently

Usage of hands and fingers

Reaching with hands and arms

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.

Pay Range :

100,000-110,000 per year

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