Planning Analyst

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Holiday (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

At BJ's Wholesale Club, the Planner position is pivotal in developing financial forecasts and strategies that align with the department's objectives. This hybrid role involves significant collaboration with various teams to ensure effective inventory management and optimal product availability across channels, thus enhancing profitability and member satisfaction.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Free BJ's Membership

Generous Time Off Programs

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Preferred 2-5 years’ experience in planning and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics like sales, margin, and inventory turn.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly financial plans and forecasts aligned with department strategy.
• Collaborate with merchants in the forecasting process to maximize sales and profits.
• Analyze trends and identify business opportunities for refined planning.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Retail Math

Tools

Advanced Excel

Planning Software

Job description

locations BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA #5997

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R200322

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

• BJ’s pays weekly

• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles*

o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

• Benefit plans for your changing needs*

o Three medical plans**, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending

• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Job Summary:

The Planner is responsible for develop ing monthly financial plans and forecasts that align to the department strategy . Working cross functionally with the merchant in the forecasting process, you will be responsible for maximiz ing both sales and profit , while effectively turning inventory within the open to buy . At BJ’s you will be responsible for using analytics to drive most profitable product life cycle, including end of life management. Planners are r esponsible for overseeing and providing direction to allocation partners ensur ing that the right products are available in the right retail channel at the right time, meeting our members expectations while achieving sales and profitability for assigned department.

Job Responsibilities:

• R esponsible for financials and department forecasting , Strong knowledge of business metrics (sales, margin, inventory KPI’s .
• Responsible for supporting the creation of an optimal assortment and strategic flow plans. Builds effective sales and inventory plans to drive profitability . Influences inventory productivity to include end of life activity.
• Identifies and recognizes business opportunities 1 to 6 months out by analyzing the trends withing the business . Strong knowledge of market trends and ability to apply to categories planned
• Partner with Buyer(s) to develop a monthly Department-level bottom-up forecast with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory targets consistent with the category strategy
• Ability to evaluate and communicate opportunities and risks including reacting to sales trends and invento r y flow as well as suggesting markdowns and promotions in order to achieve sales margin, and inventory objectives
• Builds and executes new business opportunities by measuring results and providing recommendations
• Accountable for ensuring department inventory plans and flow are successfully executed for new club openings
• Manage Demand forecasts within JDA Demand or BY LDE to ensure order optimization
• Responsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plans

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 2-5 years’ experience
• Understand s financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply
• Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills
• Organizes thoughts and communicates credibly and concisely
• Presents to and influences team members and business partners, by utilizing relevant data and fact-based information to articulate results . Able to provide recommendations in a clear concise manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as cross functional ly
• Critical thinker, that can interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders
• Desire to Coach, Mentor, and Onboard
• Advanced Excel Skills , Planning software experience

This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $60,500.00.

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

• BJ’s pays weekly

• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles*

o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

• Benefit plans for your changing needs*

o Three medical plans**, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending

• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Job Summary:

The Planner is responsible for develop ing monthly financial plans and forecasts that align to the department strategy . Working cross functionally with the merchant in the forecasting process, you will be responsible for maximiz ing both sales and profit , while effectively turning inventory within the open to buy . At BJ’s you will be responsible for using analytics to drive most profitable product life cycle, including end of life management. Planners are r esponsible for overseeing and providing direction to allocation partners ensur ing that the right products are available in the right retail channel at the right time, meeting our members expectations while achieving sales and profitability for assigned department.

Job Responsibilities:

• R esponsible for financials and department forecasting , Strong knowledge of business metrics (sales, margin, inventory KPI’s .
• Responsible for supporting the creation of an optimal assortment and strategic flow plans. Builds effective sales and inventory plans to drive profitability . Influences inventory productivity to include end of life activity.
• Identifies and recognizes business opportunities 1 to 6 months out by analyzing the trends withing the business . Strong knowledge of market trends and ability to apply to categories planned
• Partner with Buyer(s) to develop a monthly Department-level bottom-up forecast with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory targets consistent with the category strategy
• Ability to evaluate and communicate opportunities and risks including reacting to sales trends and invento r y flow as well as suggesting markdowns and promotions in order to achieve sales margin, and inventory objectives
• Builds and executes new business opportunities by measuring results and providing recommendations
• Accountable for ensuring department inventory plans and flow are successfully executed for new club openings
• Manage Demand forecasts within JDA Demand or BY LDE to ensure order optimization
• Responsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plans

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 2-5 years’ experience
• Understand s financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply
• Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills
• Organizes thoughts and communicates credibly and concisely
• Presents to and influences team members and business partners, by utilizing relevant data and fact-based information to articulate results . Able to provide recommendations in a clear concise manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as cross functional ly
• Critical thinker, that can interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders
• Desire to Coach, Mentor, and Onboard
• Advanced Excel Skills , Planning software experience

This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $60,500.00.

About Us

At BJ's Wholesale Club, we’re focused on delivering unbeatable value and outstanding service to our members and communities.

Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. Currently operating more than 235 clubs, over 165 BJ's Gas locations and eight distribution centers, we were the first retailer to introduce the warehouse club concept in the northeastern United States. Providing a curated assortment of grocery, general merchandise, gasoline and ancillary services, BJ's offers a differentiated shopping experience that is further enhanced by our omnichannel capabilities.