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The Merchandise Planner's responsibility includes but not limited to achieve sales and gross margin and turn objectives. Develop strategic merchandise plans at a detailed class level, integrating a ...

Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...

Develops and maintains a positive relationship with planning, merchandise, allocation, replenishment and marketing team members through a collaborative team atmosphere and active communication.

Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...

Merchandise Planner

Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site +1

$30.41 - $33.79/hr

Must-Have Qualifications * 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, demand forecasting, or retail analytics. * Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to ...

Works with the buying team and Merchandise Planner on weekly price changes * Completes Hierarchy Changes PO and Inventory Management * Brings issues to buying teams attention * Works with vendor ...

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Merchandise Planner

Variety Wholesalers Inc

Westerville, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Variety Wholesalers rating

4.2

Company rating: 4.2 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

707th of 734 rated retailers


Job description

Variety Wholesalers, Inc./Big Lots is looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our team! This position is responsible for merchandise planning and business management for multiple Merchandise Departments. The Merchandise Planner’s responsibility includes but not limited to achieve sales and gross margin and turn objectives. Develop strategic merchandise plans at a detailed class level, integrating a holistic approach, applying performance trends and lost sales opportunities to achieve the optimal merchandise assortment.

Qualifying individuals should be highly motivated for business success with an excellent math aptitude and dynamic attributes to perform within a Buying team unit. Must have the ability to act as a Business Manager with extensive interaction with Merchandise Managers, Buyers and Merchandise Analysts.

Position Requirements / Recommended Skills

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field.

· 3 – 5 years merchandise planning experience in a retail environment.

· Possess Microsoft Office skill set/awareness: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

· Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Team player with a positive mental attitude; self-motivated, and energetic.

· Excellent retail math skills.

· Strong analytic skills and abstract thought process.

· Excellent systematic aptitude.

· Process oriented.

· Highly motivated for business success.

Company Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k & Match, PTO--Holidays, Vacation, & Sick.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person


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