June 2027 - Retail Development Program - Assistant Planner

Belk•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Belk is seeking talented and ambitious recent graduates to join their Retail Development Program (RDP). This fast-paced, three-month program is designed to prepare graduates for full-time roles within Belk's business functions, including Merchandising, Planning, and Supply Chain. The program emphasizes Education, Experience, Exposure, Innovation, and Results. The Planning track of the RDP will hire participants for roles at the Charlotte, NC headquarters, requiring participants to relocate and live in the Charlotte, NC Metro area for their first 12 months of employment. The Planning RDP prepares participants for an Assistant Planner position, focusing on building merchandise financial plans aligned with strategies and corporate goals, and partnering with Planners to maximize profitability through business analysis. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, a robust curriculum, interact with senior leaders, attend networking events, and learn from top talent. They will be placed within a Buying office, matched with mentors, and gain direct experience in the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong academic performance in business, finance, operations, or another related field, strongly preferred.
Prior internship in field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Must have graduated within 6 months of May 2027 and be able to start full time June 2027.
Passion for solving problems; strong analytical skills and aptitude with numbers.
Open to learning, able to adapt to changing circumstances and reprioritize tasks as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners at all levels of the organization.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Build merchandise financial plans that support merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals.
Work independently and partner with the Planner to conduct key business analysis to maximize profitability.
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, test and learn environment.
Become the store expert in the assigned office.
Learn to create and leverage planning ladders to speak to sales, pricing, and stock related risks.
Create data-driven recaps on business to incorporate into future season strategies to drive the profitability of the office.
Support and drive the profitability of the office/department with the Buyer and Planner.
Support development of style/SKU counts and replenishment strategies by location/cluster.
Analyze current sales trends, inventory levels, and past selling history to help develop distribution strategies and support allocations to achieve optimal inventory levels by store.
Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results.