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Job Overview
Provides leadership, direction and support at the merchandise division level to appropriately plan, distribute and monitor inventory content at the location level to maximize sales, inventory, turnover and profit.
Core Responsibilities
 | Manage, coach, and develop staff. |
| Partner with DMM in the financial planning process. |
| Guide location plans by family of business (FOB)/department for sales, inventory and receipts. |
| Oversee strategies across FOB to maximize current business by location, based on sales and stock performance. |
| Direct the review of sales and stock performance by location compared to plan. |
| Ensure core vendor plans are consistent across all businesses within FOB by store type. |
| Ensures congruency of assortment within their area of responsibility as it relates to the total store profile. |
| Coordinate communication to and from stores with regard to performance and plan concerns. |
Skills Summary
| Must have 3 years of prior experience as a planner or buyer in a retail environment. |
| Strong merchandising, planning, forecasting and allocation skills. |
| Strong analytical and PC skills. |
| Strong interpersonal and communication skills. |
| Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams. |
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