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Assistant Merchandise Financial Planner
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Everett, Washington |
About this job
We're Zumiez, the profitable, 550+-store action sports retailer that's on the path to add more stores this year. We're growing... are you?
* Are you the kind of person who gets bored by managers that don't push you, by jobs that don't stretch you, by cultures that move too slowly?
* Are you a high achiever with a track record of beating aggressive goals? You know, one who's always looking to top last year?
* Do you cringe when you hear people say "that is how we have always done it"?
* Is the phrase "That's not my job" not part of your vocabulary?
If this sounds like you, read on...
* Zumiez has big goals for our Merchandise Financial Planning group. We're working hard to strategize the sales and stock plans for the best product out there.
This is where you come in...
We're looking for an Assistant Merchandise Financial Planner who will jump in and help to build the product plans for an assigned department and also help the planning department with a variety of other sales driving projects. In return for hard work and achieving aggressive goals, you'll get rewarded with more to own, and a ton of growth opportunities.
Job description:
* Partner with Planner to build seasonal financial plans to the week and vendor level for specific departments, from a top-down approach while reconciling with the buying team's bottom-up style assortment plan. Ensure alignment with overall company strategies and financial targets.
* Re-forecast all financial metrics in-season, including sales, open-to-buy, markdowns, receipts, gross margin, sell-through and inventory turnover, based on recent business trends and anticipated future results. Provide clear visibility of opportunities and risks within each business.
* Manage and communicate the OTB weekly, proposing actions to affect it while driving sales profitably.
* Direct, review, and recommend markdowns in-season to achieve plan stock sell-through and to address aging styles.
* Create post-season financial recaps by department/category/vendor to help evaluate opportunities/risks/trends and establish initial financial plans for the following year.
* Review the planning process for continuous improvement.
* Assist the buying team with basic replenishment forecasts and model stock levels as needed.
* Provide pre-season buy plans or forecasts to the Private Label team as needed.
* Special projects as needed.
Requirements:
Your background:
You should have...
* Exposure to merchandise plans by department, category or vendor level, focusing on sales, markdowns, stock and turnover.
* A comprehensive understanding of retail math.
* Sales and Margin forecasting experience.
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel and database applications, with the ability to create ad hoc reports to propose action and validate decisions as needed.
* Strong written/verbal communication skills.
* A bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
* 1-2 years experience in Buying or Planning for a multi-store chain with multiple vendors.
* An appreciation for the action sports lifestyle and the product we sell (hint: walk through a few stores and learn about the product we carry!)
And everyone should describe you as:
* A self-starter, team-builder, "go-to" person.
You should be motivated by:
* The ability to take on new projects and work with diverse teams across the entire company.
* Learning how to do something well by doing it, not by reading a manual or going to formal training.
* Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more and achieve more every day.
Where you'll work
Our new home office is located in Lynnwood, WA just north of Seattle. This is a cubicle-free, skateboards welcome, open environment that's designed to get people talking, debating the merits of an idea and building a community. Our company was founded in 1978 and we have 550+ stores across the United States, Canada and Europe.
Job Category:
Home Office
Position Type:
Full Time - Permanent
* Are you the kind of person who gets bored by managers that don't push you, by jobs that don't stretch you, by cultures that move too slowly?
* Are you a high achiever with a track record of beating aggressive goals? You know, one who's always looking to top last year?
* Do you cringe when you hear people say "that is how we have always done it"?
* Is the phrase "That's not my job" not part of your vocabulary?
If this sounds like you, read on...
* Zumiez has big goals for our Merchandise Financial Planning group. We're working hard to strategize the sales and stock plans for the best product out there.
This is where you come in...
We're looking for an Assistant Merchandise Financial Planner who will jump in and help to build the product plans for an assigned department and also help the planning department with a variety of other sales driving projects. In return for hard work and achieving aggressive goals, you'll get rewarded with more to own, and a ton of growth opportunities.
Job description:
* Partner with Planner to build seasonal financial plans to the week and vendor level for specific departments, from a top-down approach while reconciling with the buying team's bottom-up style assortment plan. Ensure alignment with overall company strategies and financial targets.
* Re-forecast all financial metrics in-season, including sales, open-to-buy, markdowns, receipts, gross margin, sell-through and inventory turnover, based on recent business trends and anticipated future results. Provide clear visibility of opportunities and risks within each business.
* Manage and communicate the OTB weekly, proposing actions to affect it while driving sales profitably.
* Direct, review, and recommend markdowns in-season to achieve plan stock sell-through and to address aging styles.
* Create post-season financial recaps by department/category/vendor to help evaluate opportunities/risks/trends and establish initial financial plans for the following year.
* Review the planning process for continuous improvement.
* Assist the buying team with basic replenishment forecasts and model stock levels as needed.
* Provide pre-season buy plans or forecasts to the Private Label team as needed.
* Special projects as needed.
Requirements:
Your background:
You should have...
* Exposure to merchandise plans by department, category or vendor level, focusing on sales, markdowns, stock and turnover.
* A comprehensive understanding of retail math.
* Sales and Margin forecasting experience.
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel and database applications, with the ability to create ad hoc reports to propose action and validate decisions as needed.
* Strong written/verbal communication skills.
* A bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
* 1-2 years experience in Buying or Planning for a multi-store chain with multiple vendors.
* An appreciation for the action sports lifestyle and the product we sell (hint: walk through a few stores and learn about the product we carry!)
And everyone should describe you as:
* A self-starter, team-builder, "go-to" person.
You should be motivated by:
* The ability to take on new projects and work with diverse teams across the entire company.
* Learning how to do something well by doing it, not by reading a manual or going to formal training.
* Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more and achieve more every day.
Where you'll work
Our new home office is located in Lynnwood, WA just north of Seattle. This is a cubicle-free, skateboards welcome, open environment that's designed to get people talking, debating the merits of an idea and building a community. Our company was founded in 1978 and we have 550+ stores across the United States, Canada and Europe.
Job Category:
Home Office
Position Type:
Full Time - Permanent
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