Store Planner

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop store level contributions based on historical and trend selling patterns

• Partner with Field Organization to identify opportunities, address risks and concerns, and communicate key initiatives

• Act as a resource for planning and merchandising teams to assist in testing, analysis and adhoc reporting to drive better business results

• Partner with cross-functional teams to set up new stores, adjust plans as appropriate for temporary closings, renovations, etc.as well as assist in all transfers of merchandise

• Proactively analyze builds and seasonality patterns for all stores to adjust plans for store level behavior changes

• Analyze and report on store segmentation to identify trends and update location plans as necessary

• Partner with Allocation on store callouts to ensure adequate inventory is positioned for stores based on the location plans.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of Allocation, Store Planning, Merchandise Planning or related financial or analytical experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in high volume, multi-location distribution environment in specialty retail a plus

• Strong communication skills; concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences

• Highly analytical

• Experience interacting with Field Teams a plus

• Proficient in retail financial measurements

• Strategic and innovative thinking skills

• Flexible and adaptive to changing environment and demands

• Highly organized and manages time well

• Travel may be required, based on business needs.

• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day

• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day

• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods

• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level

• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.