Merchandise Planner

Cracker Barrel; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health Benefits from Day 1

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Cracker Barrel discount

Exclusive Biscuit Perks

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to develop merchandise plans and work with Buyers to set attainable goals. You will use analyses to assess margins, sales trends, and seasonality, influencing classifications and flow timing to optimize results.

You will prepare inventory and sales reports, compare historical data to forecast trends, and present recommendations to Senior Buyers. Strong analytical and communication skills with advanced computing abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2-3 years in retail, finance, accounting, or analytical roles; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting, and planning.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent written and oral communication.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with Buyers to set realistic goals.
• Use analyses to determine margins, sales and trends; factor seasonality, fashion trends, local climate, and price points.
• Advise Buyers on which classifications are trending up or down to optimize margins and flow timing.
• Prepare and report on inventory levels, sales and margins.
• Compare historical data to identify sales trends across departments.
• Plan and conduct analysis projects at management direction.
• Develop and present recommendations to Senior Buyers.
• Monitor sales against plan and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Advise on effects of promotions, markdowns, and inventory levels.

Skills

Financial analyses

Budgeting & planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we're in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

Develops merchandise plans.

Collaborates with Buyers to determine realistic set of goals.

Uses results from analyses to determine margins, sales, trends. Integrates season, fashion trends, local climate, target price points, and several other factors to assist in planning.

Advises Buyers on which classifications are trending up to optimize sales and which classifications are trending down to minimize margin impact. Recommends to Buyers on flow quantities and timing of merchandise.

Prepares, compiles, analyzes, and reports on merchandising inventory levels, sales, and margins.

Compares historical information from Finance, Retail Operations, and Information Services to determine sales trends.

Plans, develops, and conducts miscellaneous analysis projects at the direction of management.

Develops and presents recommendations to Senior Buyers based upon analysis findings.

Monitors sales of merchandise against plan for total department/class. Recommends changes in inventory.

Advises Buyers on the effect of promotions, markdowns, and inventory levels.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• High school diploma and 2-3 years of retail, finance, accounting, or analytical experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting, and planning
• Strong analytical skills. Excellent written and oral communication
• Advanced computer skills.

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Culture of Belonging:Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.