Merchandise Planner

SSA Group, LLC•Denver, CO

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

SSA Group is looking for a talented Merchandise Planner to join our team! All applications should be submitted within 7-days following posting of the job; applications will be prioritized based upon time submitted and may not be reviewed beyond this time. The employer reserves the right to shorten or expand this timeframe as necessary to the job scope. For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry. SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve, deserve it.

Requirements

3-5 years of merchandise planning responsibility
Strong financial and business acumen
Advanced Excel skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to quickly learn multiple POS systems
Experience with cloud-based systems, uploading files and making changes to online documents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Develop assortment plans that support overall financial needs and leverage opportunities
Maximize sales and profit through proper planning and execution of merchandise placement
Analyze in-season product performance weekly, assess and determine changes that may impact sales &/or inventory
Maintains OTB for assigned areas of responsibility
Partner with Buyer to build assortment and sourcing strategies
Identify historical core assortment and forecast to protect the core business
Develop hindsight and market preparation
Analyze and evaluate vendor cost quotes to ensure effective negotiation of costs of goods and deliver conditions
Forecast and analyze the OTB, managing the flow of merchandise to support rate of sale
Manage inventory supply levels, order placement, validating and tracking orders
Responsible for maintaining an accurate item database
Leads the resolution of inventory management related discrepancies

Benefits

Full-Time, Exempt
$75 monthly cell phone stipend
Flex Time Off: no accruals; employees are encouraged to schedule time off as needed within business scope.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave
Parental Leave: Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeksfully paid leave, based on the birthing event
SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Bonding and your family’s serious medical conditions.
Up to 5 days Paid Bereavement Leave
On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable
Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.
Equal opportunity employers.
Committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.