Planner at Union

Job Description

Union,New Jerseybased Planner position with Harmon/Face Values, a member of the BedBath& Beyond family of stores. Our Planning department is seeking flexible, experienced Planners with a solid merchandising focus to join our team. As a member of the Planning team you will partner with Buying and Field Operations to develop and execute merchandise assortments and inventory management strategies that achieve sales, profit, and turnover performance objectives.Primary ResponsibilitiesDrive the development of product assortments, product allocation, inventory management and profitability in conjunction with the BuyerInitiate assortment analysis focusing on trend identification, item and departmental productivity, test assessment, SKU/Space relationships and line transitionsLead category reviews to assess assortment productivity across multiple chains and multiple product categoriesIdentify opportunities and execute strategies to increase sales, margin and turn, and to minimize inventory risksCollaborate with the stores team on assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies for new and existing locationsDevelop high level exception reporting and summarize key opportunities to senior managementProvide forecasts to and collaborate with vendors to ensure the appropriate level of product availabilityManage, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Planner(s)Coordination of transition onto Bed Bath & Beyond planning systems.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

3+ years work experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandising required

Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment and communicate with multiple levels of management within a large organization

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Advanced business knowledge of retail and merchandising concepts

Computer literate, proficient on PC based applications including Microsoft Excel and Access preferred

Bachelors Degree preferred

Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Union, Company: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc..