Company Planning Analyst

Belk, Inc. & Belk eCommerce LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Belk, Inc. & Belk eCommerce LLC. seeks a Company Planning Analyst to support company-wide processes, reporting, and analysis.

The role focuses on optimizing promotional markdown strategy and assessing impact on top and bottom lines while driving profitability across the organization. The analyst will manage markdown submissions, collaborate with Merchandising, Planning Leadership, Marketing and Finance, and provide insights for faster, data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years retail experience required.
• 1-3 years merchandise or financial planning experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company Planning team in managing processes, reporting, and analysis.
• Own promotional markdown submission and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning Leadership, Marketing, Finance and other partners.
• Analyze business performance and help forecast and drive profitability.

Skills

Retail Analysis

Forecasting

Financial Planning

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Windows

Data Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Company Planning Analyst will support the Company Planning team in managing company-wide processes, reporting, and analysis of business to identify trends and areas of opportunity. In this role they will work closely on optimizing the company's Promotional Markdown strategy, and assist with understanding overall performance and impact to top and bottom line. The Company Planning Analyst will also provide critical thinking and analysis across the company that supports initiatives to increase sales, gross margin, EBITDA, cash flow, and inventory productivity. Manage and own the company promotional markdown submission & reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and collaborating efficiently with all key stakeholders. Work with cross functional partners to provide insight through reporting and creating tools that will help teams have more visibility and make quick decisions to drive company profitability. Monitor, report on, and analyze business (specifically Promotional Event efficacy) to assist in forecasting and strategy decisions. Assist Company Planning with other Ad-Hoc analysis and reporting needs, to gain exposure and experience in other functions of Finance. Analyze current processes and develop action plans for problem/resolution. Communicate effectively with all cross functional stakeholders: Merchandising, Planning Leadership, Marketing, Credit/Loyalty, Finance, Treasury, and Data Solution/Reporting. The Company Planning analyst position provides exposure, experience and growth opportunities that may enable advancement within Company Planning. Self-starter who is highly curious. Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines. Be an analytical Swiss army knife, motivated by diving into business at all levels to identify opportunities.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience

• 1-3 years retail experience Required
• 1-3 years merchandise or financial planning experience Required

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Has the ability to thrive in an environment of change while demonstrating high level of business agility.
• Has a strong foundational knowledge of retail math and building/forecasting retail financial plans.
• Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel)
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and logic skill set
• Strong internal communication capabilities
• Strong trend and pattern recognition skills
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
• Takes calculated risks to achieve results!!
• Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
• Able to translate strategy into tactical, well-developed financial plans
• Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
• Develops creative solutions to business issues
• Self-starter who is highly curious
• Able to think strategically and provide financial direction for future business opportunities
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers, and cross functional partners
• Critical thinker who can formulate a conclusion even when the parameters are not black and white

Pay Range $65,000-$75,000 Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Company Culture

We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders. Diversity is about embracing our differences and realizing they are what makes us stronger. We believe in an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed to bring their whole selves to work or to shop. We are on a mission to break down inequality and leverage our influence to make a position impact against racism every day. Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights.

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