Job Description: The nature of the work is focused on the effective and efficient distribution of products and services to customers. Set, review and reconcile periodic demand plans (including assortments, flow, drops, stock-keeping unit productivity and allocations to maximize revenues and minimize closeout inventory). Taking the lead in demand management (including communication of purchase position, forecast variances, and prioritize, negotiate and resolve category-specific inventory issues). Taking the lead in Demand & Delivery performance analysis (including building inventory management awareness, analyze inventory data & KPI's, manage and track key targets on inventory and delivery performance). Operational excellence (including knowledge of planning tools, their dependencies and associated systems, being accurate, communicating well and an understanding of KPI's and resulting improvements).
Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.
Looking for a candidate with assortment planning experience that would be able to quickly jump in and cover an area within the North America Value Stores assortment planning team. Planning experience is a must, stores planning experience is a bonus. A self-starter with strong cross functional partnership skills will succeed in this role which is a great opportunity to get experience
Planning and forecasting experience - Store planning a bonus
Proficient in Microsoft, especially excel
No specific tech experience but basic understanding of planning tools - each company may be different
Reading and interpreting daily, weekly and monthly reports
Working with team of 10-12 FTE and ETWs, need to be able to work and collaborate with team
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.