Belk
Assistant Planner - Hybrid
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The Assistant Planner builds merchandise financial plans, vendor or class as appropriate, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals. They partner with the Planner to conduct key business analysis and maximize profitability. Work with Planners and Buyers in assortment and buy planning by facilitating layering of assortments and validating the profitability of purchases.
Responsibilities
Own the Monthly Forecast by making in‑season adjustments to pre‑season plans based on sales trend, inventory levels, promotional strategies, and margin goals.
Improve profitability by driving sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre‑season strategies and goals.
Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns.
Optimize profitability by leading the permanent markdown process and providing recommendations on in‑season POS pricing strategies.
Build pre‑season plans from the bottom up.
Create and execute the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hind sighting and profitability tools.
Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed (e.g., ladders).
Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing necessary analytics.
Partner with allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by‑door plans with store level opportunities.
Manage the business through in‑season forecasting.
Education / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent years of experience.
Two or more years of applicable experience.
Prior Finance and/or Retail experience.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge / Skills Requirements
Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Demonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunities.
Communicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendors.
Intermediate‑level proficiency using retail merchandising systems and tools.
Intermediate‑level proficiency using Oracle systems and tools (e.g., SAS, RMS, APX).
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000 (base pay range; may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, or performance).
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Retail
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The Assistant Planner builds merchandise financial plans, vendor or class as appropriate, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals. They partner with the Planner to conduct key business analysis and maximize profitability. Work with Planners and Buyers in assortment and buy planning by facilitating layering of assortments and validating the profitability of purchases.
Responsibilities
Own the Monthly Forecast by making in‑season adjustments to pre‑season plans based on sales trend, inventory levels, promotional strategies, and margin goals.
Improve profitability by driving sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre‑season strategies and goals.
Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns.
Optimize profitability by leading the permanent markdown process and providing recommendations on in‑season POS pricing strategies.
Build pre‑season plans from the bottom up.
Create and execute the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hind sighting and profitability tools.
Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed (e.g., ladders).
Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing necessary analytics.
Partner with allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by‑door plans with store level opportunities.
Manage the business through in‑season forecasting.
Education / Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent years of experience.
Two or more years of applicable experience.
Prior Finance and/or Retail experience.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge / Skills Requirements
Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Demonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunities.
Communicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendors.
Intermediate‑level proficiency using retail merchandising systems and tools.
Intermediate‑level proficiency using Oracle systems and tools (e.g., SAS, RMS, APX).
Pay Range $55,000 - $65,000 (base pay range; may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, or performance).
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Retail
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