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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 ...

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

Big Lots

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

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Big Lots rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

607th of 734 rated retailers


Job description

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the creation and maintenance of merchandise financial plans, including sales, units, margin, and inventory targets by department/category.
  • Monitor and track Open to Buy (OTB) throughout the season. Partner with Buyers to manage buys within plan and recommend adjustments as needed.
  • Analyze sales, margin and inventory performance to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Provide insights to Buyers and leadership to support data-driven decision making.
  • Partner with Buyers to evaluate merchandise performance and develop strategies to optimize assortments, price architecture, and vendor commitments.
  • 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 reports that track key performance indicators and support business reviews.
  • Review vendor performance, item productivity and stock performance to recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance planning processes, tools and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with teams across Merchandising, Allocation, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Stores to align plans and execute strategies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain or related field required.
  • 4 - 5 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, buying support or related retail role preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
  • Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and planning/reporting tools. Experience with JDA, Blue Yonder or other retail planning systems preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and partner across teams.
  • Passion for retail, fashion and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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About Big Lots

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Big Lots, headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, US, is a distinctive and diversified retail corporation. Operating in the retail industry, the company's core businesses involve offering an extensive range of merchandise such as furniture, seasonal items, consumables, soft home products, electronics, and accessories. Big Lots was founded in 1967 under the name Consolidated Stores Corporation until it was officially renamed Big Lots Inc. in 2001. The corporation's mission focuses on making a difference in the communities they serve by delivering surprising values every day. In line with this, Big Lots takes pride in their continued commitment to responsible retailing which includes their steadfast embrace of their corporate social responsibility.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Westerville, OH, US

Year founded

1967