MANAGER ASSORTMENT PLANNING - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE -
The Manager Assortment Planning will provide subject matter expertise, project management and analytical support to assortment decisions made by the merchandising organization during category reviews for key departments. This position is responsible for executing category Business Reviews (BR) and Product Line Reviews (PLR) for a designated department and should be seen by merchants as a thought leader on category and assortment strategy. The Manager should be an advocate for implementing assortment planning best practices across the portfolio of categories and provide guidance and support to Senior Analysts in the absence of a Senior Manager.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -
80% Work in collaboration with Merchants to determine category review goals and objectives, conduct standard and ad hoc analysis to identify key drivers of performance, recommend assortment decisions that will improve category performance and develop financial plans that reflect category changes.

10% Support to develop and maintain a calendar of category reviews.

10% Own MVP/DMM and Merchant/Associate Merchant relationships for designated department.

NATURE AND SCOPE -
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Assortment Planning No direct responsibility for supervising others

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
Must be eighteen years of age
Must pass the Drug Test
Must pass the Background Check
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 04

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
Strong analytical and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
- MBA Prior experience in category management
- Prior experience in merchandising, planning and analysis
- Prior experience with merchandise planning software
- Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills including demonstrated aptitude with financial analysis and ability to generate insight from large and complex data sets
- Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively articulate viewpoint to executive leadership and ability to write compelling executive level presentations
- Strong project management skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong financial acumen including experience with the retail and cost methods of accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -
- Ability to partner with cross-functional teams at all levels across a complex organization
- Ability to get results despite a large workload, competing demands and working in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands, adjust to change quickly and work constructively under pressure
- Ability to structure nebulous projects and to work constructively under tight deadlines
- Ability to influence peers and business partners without authority