ASSISTANT INVENTORY PLANNER - SOFTLINES

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

20h

About The Position

Job Summary: Assist Inventory Planner with coordinating inventory flow to support merchandise and financial goals. May assist with analyzing business recommendations and strategies and actions proposed to drive sales productivity and profitability. Duties and Responsibilities: INVENTORY FLOW / SUPPLY CHAIN Assist with the distribution of goods to drive achievement of sales, profitability, inventory turnover goals, and customer satisfaction across areas of responsibility. Assists and recommends proper ratio of DC, store, and pipeline inventory for all items. Develops and modifies replenishment parameters as needed on all basic reorder items. Ensures basic stock levels are consistent with approved planograms and store sizes. Partners with Forecast Analyst to review and adjust forecast parameters for seasonal and/or advertised items. Ensures featured product is in stock at locations participating in advertising events. Effectively communicates with internal and external customers to address in-stock and supply chain concerns or/and opportunities. Assists in identifying aged inventory and identifies opportunities to mitigate risk, providing recommendations to the merchants for action. Ongoing review and maintenance of replenishment snapshot metrics to include POG Accuracy, NIS Causes, and other related metrics. Uses Allocate System to purchase seasonal, fashion, and promotional one-time buys, ensuring accurate quantities and inventory levels meet sales demand at an item location level. BUSINESS ANALYSIS Assesses inventory risk and recommends action accordingly. Prepares reports and actionable business analysis as needed. Identifies opportunities to drive topline sales and makes recommendations supported by sound data accordingly. ADDITIONAL Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation, stock assortments, and inventory levels. Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Works under general supervision of an Inventory Planner, Senior Inventory Planner, or Divisional Merchandise Manager of Planning. Operates independently within the framework of NEXCOM policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and nonroutine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures, or unusual circumstances. Performance is evaluated on operational performance, skills evaluations, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, work quality, and established individual performance metrics. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as required.

Requirements

A total of four years of experience consisting of the following:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience which was gained in professional, technical, or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of retail practices, demonstrated skill in dealing with others, and the ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions using sound judgment.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for nine months of experience, up to a maximum of a four-year bachelor’s degree for three years of general experience.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of responsible experience which provided background in database/spreadsheet software applications, merchandising systems, or similar responsible work within one or more operational or merchandising areas of nonappropriated fund or private sector retail work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the work of the position.

Responsibilities

Assist with the distribution of goods to drive achievement of sales, profitability, inventory turnover goals, and customer satisfaction across areas of responsibility.
Assists and recommends proper ratio of DC, store, and pipeline inventory for all items.
Develops and modifies replenishment parameters as needed on all basic reorder items.
Ensures basic stock levels are consistent with approved planograms and store sizes.
Partners with Forecast Analyst to review and adjust forecast parameters for seasonal and/or advertised items.
Ensures featured product is in stock at locations participating in advertising events.
Effectively communicates with internal and external customers to address in-stock and supply chain concerns or/and opportunities.
Assists in identifying aged inventory and identifies opportunities to mitigate risk, providing recommendations to the merchants for action.
Ongoing review and maintenance of replenishment snapshot metrics to include POG Accuracy, NIS Causes, and other related metrics.
Uses Allocate System to purchase seasonal, fashion, and promotional one-time buys, ensuring accurate quantities and inventory levels meet sales demand at an item location level.
Assesses inventory risk and recommends action accordingly.
Prepares reports and actionable business analysis as needed.
Identifies opportunities to drive topline sales and makes recommendations supported by sound data accordingly.
Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation, stock assortments, and inventory levels.
Works closely with store management to address and maximize business opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.