Sr. Merchandise Planner (2) FT - 6282

Coast Guard Community Services Command; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coast Guard Community Services Command is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to maximize sales and profitability through strategic analysis and planning. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and advanced skills in business analysis, with a focus on merchandise planning within a multi-store environment. Responsibilities include working with buyers to enhance inventory management and collaborating across departments to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in retail planning, including 3 years of buying and replenishment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in a multi-store operation required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and profitability through strategic planning and analysis.
• Collaborate with Buyers and the Merchandise Manager to implement replenishment strategies.
• Analyze financial performance to ensure established goals are met.

Skills

Leadership

Business Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Retail or Business Administration

Tools

Merchandise Information Systems

Planning Systems

Job description

Opening Date : 23 May 2025 Pay Plan / Series / Pay Band : NF-0343-04

Closing Date : Until Filled Work Schedule : Full Time

Position : Senior Merchandise Planner (2) Salary : Negotiable

Who May Apply : All Sources Location : Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters

DUTIES :

The Senior Merchandise Planner partners with the Buyers and Merchandise Planning and Analytics Manager to maximize sales, profitability and returns on inventory of a given area of business through the development and implementation of a strategy, analysis and appropriate reaction to sales trend. Plans, forecasts, and replenishes merchandise for stores.

Works under the general supervision of the Merchandise Planning and Analytics Manager to provide support and analyze financial performance using tools in the ERP system to ensure established goals are being met and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Operates independently within the framework of CSC policies, procedures, and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters, deviations from normal procedures or unusual situations. Maintains professionalism and courteous behavior at all times, works as a team player, and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Performance is evaluated on operational performance, skills evaluations, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, leadership and established individual performance objectives.

Works closely with Buyer and Merchandise Planning and Analytics Manager to determine and execute automated methods of replenishment to drive sales and profitability.

Maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external colleagues. Occasional travel required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume / application must demonstrate the required experience / education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Total of 5 years’ experience to include 3 years of buying, allocation / replenishment, retail / wholesale planning or technical experience in a multi-store operation and 2 years general experience in merchandising, administrative or other work which enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices.

3. Demonstrated leadership experience.

4. Advanced EXCEL skills.

5. Experience with business analysis.

6. Experience in a Merchandise Information Systems.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum) :

7. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with emphasis in retail, business administration, or

related field.

8. 2+ years retail experience in a multi-store operation as a Buyer, Planner, Allocator, Replenishment

Associate or Associate / Assistant Buyer.

9. One year supervisory experience.

10. 2 + years retail Merchandise Information System experience in a multi-store environment.

11. 1+ year retail Merchandise Planning System experience in a multi-store environment.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS :

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION :

• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated :

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and / or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, or sports). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies : (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start / end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and / or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

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Chesapeake, VA, US

Equal Employment Opportunity : All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority : The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose : To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use : This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure : Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement : An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01 / 30 / 2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

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