Planner, Merchandise

Tractor Supply Company; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner for Merchandise to drive financial performance through effective planning and analysis. This role involves creating and presenting Assortment Plans, collaborating with various departments, and utilizing data to forecast and manage inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in merchandise planning principles and a knack for financial analysis. If you're passionate about optimizing inventory and improving sales performance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of merchandise planning techniques and principles.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources for forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present Assortment Plans reflecting financial goals.
• Forecast promotional items and analyze past results for accuracy.
• Manage Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Forecasts.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

Financial Analysis

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

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Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving financial performance relating to Sales, Inventory productivity, Sell Through, and Margin through a strong working knowledge of merchandise planning techniques and principles. The candidate will develop strong teamwork between Inventory Management, Space Planning, Store Ops, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising. The successful candidate will create Annual, Pre-Season, and Assortment Plans aligning with Tractor Supply Company's strategies and collaborate across functions to execute these plans. They will analyze data from multiple sources, provide forecasting support, and manage the Open-To-Buy and In-Season Monitoring processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Focus on merchandise financial plans, building assortment plans, and conducting financial analysis. Create and present Assortment Plans reflecting merchandise strategy, financial goals, and regional store differences.
2. Forecast and plan promotional items and purchases; analyze past results and apply learnings to improve forecast accuracy.
3. Create, maintain, and adjust Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Forecasts/Open to Buy; present to management with recommendations and follow-up on progress.
4. Plan and implement actions to improve Seasonal Sell-thru; manage the seasonal Correction of Errors process with partners, documenting learnings and recommendations.
5. Develop