Sr. Planner

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free BJ’s Membership

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking a Senior Planner in Marlborough, MA, responsible for developing financial plans and forecasts. You will collaborate with merchants and manage inventory to optimize sales and profitability. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in planning software. Employees enjoy a hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation ranging from $78,000 to $101,000, along with benefits including health plans, paid time off, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in retail or planning.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Desire to coach, mentor, and onboard.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly financial plans and forecasts.
• Oversee inventory management and allocation.
• Identify business opportunities based on trends.
• Partner with buyers for department-level forecasts.
• Communicate opportunities and risks effectively.

Skills

Financial metrics understanding

Retail math skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

JDA Demand

Planning Software

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing 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 maximizing 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 the most profitable product life cycle, including end of life management. Planners are responsible for overseeing and providing direction to allocation partners ensuring 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.

Essential Functions

• Responsible 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. Manages 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 inventory 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 and Fulfill to ensure order optimization
• Responsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plans
• Continuously looking for improvements within planning and allocation systems and processes.
• Ability to lead cross functional projects, including development of scope, building timeline, execution, training, etc…

Job Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience
• Understands financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply
• Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills
• Detail and results oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• 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 as well as cross functionally
• Critical thinker, that can interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders
• Desire to Coach, Mentor, and Onboard
• Advanced Excel skills and Planning Software experience

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

Work Schedule

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.

Compensation

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 $78,000.00 - $101,000.00.