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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