Merchandise Planning and Allocation Director Job at Helzberg Diamonds (North Kansas City)

Job Description

This position will support the merchandise function by conducting financial analyses for assigned categories. Know the assortment and merchandising strategies of each category and develop analytical strategies to compliment the merchandise strategies and improve gross margin and sales volume. Control open to buy and seek to maximize ROI and turn. Recognize business trends and revise forecasts and plans as needed and suggest supplemental contingency plans where and when necessary. This position works with the Marketing, Finance, Distribution Center and IT departments as needed to create and execute the merchandising plans. The position also works with the Oracle’s support team for support of the merchandise planning system.

Job Responsibility

Develop, maintain and update top level sales and margin forecasts and open to buy budgets
Manage SKU level plans, forecasts, orders and SKU status updates
Ensure accurate, timely execution of purchase orders, manage SKU allocations, and oversee inventory flow to support business objectives
Support department plans/forecasts
Build ad hoc reporting for DVPs and analyze business as required
Analyze assortment details and their impact to the business. Complete trend analyses for new merchandise and catalog analyses
Formulate annual and semi-annual sales, margin, and inventory plans twice a year
Partner with Buyers, Distribution, and other departments to coordinate merchandise strategies, large-volume events, and weekly business updates
Work with Distribution department to coordinate large-volume merchandise events
Build and maintain productive relationships with key partners across Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Training to align on goals and execute initiatives effectively
Identify trends and opportunities to tailor product assortments and marketing strategies for focus stores and regions. Collaborate with Buyers and Planners to deliver targeted, relevant product

Requirements

Seven or more years of retail planning or buying experience required
Experience in product planning and forecasting, vendor negotiations, pricing analyses and inventory control is required
Demonstrated knowledge of core buying skills required
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Extensive jewelry knowledge preferred, along with demonstrated vendor negotiation experience and project management skills
Strong analytical and advanced retail math skills required along with systems proficiency with Excel, Word and planning systems
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
Strong communication and relationship-building skills required along with flexibility and adaptability to changing business strategies
Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers

Nice to have

Previous supervisory experience
Extensive jewelry knowledge
Demonstrated vendor negotiation experience and project management skills

Helzberg Diamonds - All Job Offers

Select Country

Merchandise Planning and Allocation Director

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

Looking for more opportunities?

Merchandise Planning and Allocation Director

Director Commercial Planning EMC

Brioni Korea Retail Director

Senior Communications Producer

Erp Programme Manager

Art Director

Field Marketing Manager - Northeast Business Unit

Customer Business Manager

Director Of Growth Marketing

Our AI answers in your language