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Merchandise Planning Systems & Process Director

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Helzberg Diamonds

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United States , North Kansas City

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Job Description:

This position will lead our execution efforts in developing, documenting and driving an optimal end to end planning process and supporting calendar for merchandising. This position will also serve as our Merchandising Systems Lead, both as an internal expert for our merchandising associates and external liaison for our vendors. This person will be at the forefront of any new merchandise system development and ongoing system maintenance and upgrade activities which include all aspects of design, testing and training.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and own merchandising end to end planning calendar
  • Identify, document and implement industry best practices
  • Own the merchandise testing process
  • Serve as Go-To lead and expert on our Merchandising and Planning Systems
  • Serve as Merchandising’s lead for New System Implementation including Functional Design, Testing and Training
  • Serve as liaison with system vendors to coordinate new releases
  • Serve on vendor user community boards
  • Attend vendor user conferences
  • Develop an ongoing systems training curriculum
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments
  • Work with Distribution department to coordinate large-volume merchandise events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Seven to ten years of retail planning or buying experience required
  • Advanced retail math skills required
  • Systems proficiency with Excel, Word and planning systems
  • Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills required
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing business strategies
  • Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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