Junior Planner

R550US The Finish Line USA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking a Junior Merchandise Planner to support the development and execution of product plans from planning through allocation.

The role includes a development program with mentorship to grow within the Planning & Allocation department, fostering The Finish Line’s values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility. You will assist with seasonal plans, collaborate with buyers on SKU decisions, analyze performance, and build reports to inform buy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• 1–2 years’ merchandise allocation experience and/or Financial/Product Planning experience; internal JD Finish Line experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly merchandise plans.
• Execute weekly markdown forecasts in collaboration with buyers.
• Support allocations to ensure stock is in the right place and time across stores.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, or Finance

Job description

The Junior Merchandise Planner holds responsibility for assisting with the development and execution of the product plans from merchandise planning through the merchandise allocation stage. This role is a starting point on the planning team, inclusive of a development program in which the incumbent will learn all intricacies of planning with a senior level mentor and coach, with the ultimate goal of positioning this individual for upward growth in the Planning & Allocation department. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Assists with the development of annual, seasonal, monthly and weekly merchandise plans in cost of goods and units
• Executes weekly markdown forecasts by collaborating with buyers to agree on SKUs and price points
• Executes comprehensive department financial and product strategies
• Helps Planners develop pre-season plans and recommend purchase/investment quantities and develop accurate receipt flow forecasts
• Analyze historic performance and planned strategies to identify areas of opportunity or risk
• Develop, maintain and update tools, reports, etc. to support the needs of the business
• Supports product allocations to ensure right stock, right place, right quantities, right stores, right time
• Actively participate in assortment development and review, providing data and analysis to support decision-making
• Collaborate on best strategies to address product liabilities and develop action plans to liquidate in a timely and profitable manner such as cancels, RTVs, and markdown
• Provide periodic reporting on business performance
• Evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results
• Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Identify and articulate the processes necessary to accomplish tasks efficiently and align resources effectively
• Anticipate risks and identify contingency plans and processes to prevent disruptions when risks occur
• Additional duties and projects as required

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, or Finance from a four-year college or university; 1-2 years’ merchandise allocation experience and/or Financial/Product Planning experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Internal JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have basic knowledge and abilities within Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Core Competencies

Communication Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals/bets practices. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors and employees.

Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.

Business and industry knowledge and acumen

Business and educational aptitude to learn/acquire the knowledge needed to move into a Merchandise Planner role in 9-18 months.

Physical Demands

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

Average work week is (40-50) hours, which can vary depending on business need.

The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.

EEO Statement

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

About JD Group

The global leader in sports fashion, JD Group offers a world of choices across our portfolio of brands. With opportunities at our corporate offices in Indianapolis, IN and Boulder, CO, our distribution and call center, as well as 900+ stores across the nation, JD offers the possibility for infinite growth. At JD, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is louder than words. As part of JD’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive organization, we established voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals. We have also established a D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves. We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company. Together, we are stronger.

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