Bealls - Bradenton, FL
posted about 1 month ago
The Assistant Planner at Bealls Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting a specific category of business by collaborating closely with the buying and planning teams. This position is integral to managing inventory flow and optimizing productivity across various locations to align with the company's business strategies. The Assistant Planner is responsible for allocating and location planning for their designated category, which directly impacts the business through detailed analysis of location sales and adherence to established business criteria and guidelines. Reporting to the Location Planner, the Assistant Planner will engage in various analytical tasks to ensure the success of the business unit they support. In this role, the Assistant Planner will analyze weekly sales data by location, utilizing scorecards and other corporate reporting tools to maximize business performance. They will execute allocation strategies in collaboration with the Planning and Buying teams, ensuring that purchase orders are allocated in a timely manner based on location strategies and guest demand. Additionally, the Assistant Planner will build and manage merchandise location plans aimed at maximizing sales while achieving balanced inventories. Regular reviews of location opportunities will be conducted in conjunction with the Location Planner, and the Assistant Planner will also assess on-order quantities with Buyers to ensure that allocation strategies are effectively executed. Communication and partnership with the buying and planning teams will be essential for ongoing success in this role. The ideal candidate for the Assistant Planner position will possess a strong educational background, preferably with a 4-year degree in Retail Merchandising or Business Administration, along with one to two years of relevant work experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required, and the candidate should be self-motivated with a positive attitude. Flexibility in working hours may also be necessary to meet the demands of the role.