Director, Bureau of Merchandise Financial Planning, PLCB

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is excited to create a new Bureau of Merchandise Financial Planning, to provide a framework, establish targets, and align cross-functionality to achieve financial and operational objectives. The Planning team will be responsible for translating business and merchandise strategies into profitable frameworks by providing guardrails to inform investment decisions and developing targets to measure progress. Merchandise financial planning is about anticipating demand, ensuring inventory meets that demand, and carrying out the plan within the agency's financial framework. The Planning team will communicate common vision and objectives across the PLCB.

This position serves as the Director of Merchandise Planning responsible for directing, managing, and establishing policies relating all merchandising planning and reporting activities. This program requires serious policy development, program analysis, and ongoing evolution with industry practices, and evolving technological availability.

If you have you experience in Merchandise Financial Planning, this exciting opportunity may be the job for you. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will be responsible for developing and directing the creation and ongoing management of the PLCB's Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs). This role leads the strategic development of merchandise planning and inventory flow within the merchandising team, developing business policy, practices, and processes. This role is also responsible for the strategic development of the PLCB's reporting and analytical capabilities that support the retail, wholesale, and ecommerce lines of business ensuring that all levels of the organization have clear, concise, and actionable reports and analysis that drive toward actions and decisions leading to increased profitability and efficiencies.

This position serves as the enterprise lead for merchandise planning and analysis. You will have the opportunity to provide vision and leadership to the Planning team and the Reporting & Analytics team by a clear understanding of the organization, its financial structure, customers, and strategic plan. You will be leading the development of analytical strategies that are relevant to the business and facilitate informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes Executive down through to the category managers, buyers, as well as the lead and staff analysts.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg.
  • In-office attendance may be required, as operational needs dictate.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of professional experience performing merchandising strategies, including two years of supervisory experience involving purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, financial planning, finance, merchandising, or business operations and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of supervisory experience involving purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, financial planning, finance, merchandising, or business operations.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinking
• Leadership ability

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.