Merchandise Assistant Planner

Visium Resources•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandise Assistant Planner will support the Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be Hybrid with 4 days per week Onsite Monday-Thursday in Kissimmee, FL & Friday Remote for a duration of 1 year. The role involves communicating add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders, reviewing weekly sales performance, and communicating recommendations to drive business performance. The Assistant Planner will also support the leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability, partner with the Merchandise Assistant to ensure on-time product releases, and collaborate with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm accurate setup and selling of in-stock items in all intended locations. Additionally, the role includes assisting in presentation preparation for leadership, proactively managing planning tasks like RTVs and price changes, identifying stock concerns, and assisting with special projects to achieve financial objectives.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail are essential
Strong financial and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail; proactive with strong follow-through skills.
Proven strong organizational skills & time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to problem solve and meet adventurous deadlines.
High motivation and willingness to learn
Strong ability to collaborate with peers and partners.
Bachelors, or equivalent work experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Clear understanding of basic financial measures: sales, gross margins, weeks of supply, etc.

Responsibilities

Support the Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels.
Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders.
Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance.
Support leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability.
Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately.
Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations.
Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies.
Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes.
Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans.
See opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes.
Assist Planner and/or Planning Manager with special projects, as needed.
Support leader to achieve all financial objectives.
Understand and apply all tools to analyze business performance.
Walk stores regularly.