Merchandise Planner - GM OR Homeware

You will assume all responsibility for financial results that drive sales, inventory, and bottom line profitability. Ensure location assortments reflect appropriate product categories, lifestyle statements and inventory levels. Manage product allocation and replenishment systems and processes. Perform other duties as assigned.

•Follow GM Division Best Practices. 
•Overall support of the department sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. 
•Identify and aggressively drive sales opportunities by location in partnership with the Buying team. 
•Develop plans, in coordination with National and District Merchant Teams to maximize sales by location to be used in developing topside financial plans.
•Develop and plan appropriate turn by location to be used as the departmental financial turn.
•Develop assortment and buy plans by location that support financial plan, working closely with Buying team.
•Monitor and manage store receipt, inventory, and sales levels.
•Analyze sell through, monthly flow (sales, receipts, markdowns and EOM stock). 
•Ensure appropriate stock levels and ownership by location.
•Develop seasonal replenishment plans that are aligned with departmental financial plans.
•Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues.

Qualifications:

Desired Skills and Experience
•Computer literacy in MS office and integrated Planning system 
•Knowledge of production environment 
•Ability to efficiently work independent as well as in a team environment 
•Ability to be flexible and offer creative solutions in a fast-paced environment 
•Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills 

Relocation and visa paid for by client