Job Description

Dynamic, rapidly-growing retail company is seeking a

Merchandise Planner

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The Merchandise Planner is responsible for building and maintaining the overall merchandise plans and management of the inventory and allocation/replenishment for stores in a particular Buying area. In partnership with the buying team, they will develop strategies to effectively drive sales and profitability by consistently and pro-actively identifying key issues and areas of opportunity and devising creative solutions to solve problems and improve business. They will prepare timely and accurate forecasts and plans for all KPI's including sales, markdowns, margin, inventory, receipts, turnover, and assortment breadth and depth. He/she will create detailed analyses and reports to accurately assess the performance of the business.

About Us

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is North America's premier award-winning travel retailer in the airport marketplace. For over 65 years, MRG/IMEG has provided clients with a portfolio of attractive, successful brands! We currently operate more than 300 stores across the United States and Canada, and we are always looking for the best in talent.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance FREE Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Flex Time Off (Exempt Employees) 401k with company match Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out Amazing training & career path Competitive pay! And more!

What You'll Do

Build and maintain merchandise plans by division, department, and class (where applicable) in the Aptos Planning System, partnering with respective Buyers to incorporate their vision in the plans. Regularly update merchandise plans and forecasts for the designated buying areas, and drive Month End Review (MER) process, partnering closely with respective Buyers. Work closely with respective Buyers to strategize and manage the assortment and SKU count by store or store group. Recommend refreshes of the assortment by store or store group as needed. Work closely with respective Buyers to manage the business on a weekly basis, meeting regularly to discuss action items related to reordering or replacing best sellers, store transfer opportunities, and promo and markdown strategies. Fully manage basic/core items in terms of projecting, ordering and store replenishment. Fully utilize analytical tools including Smartlook, and Aptos Business Intelligence to prepare standard and ad hoc reports for the team. Effectively allocate merchandise and balance inventory levels by store by merchandise category. (where applicable) Build and maintain all Allocation & Replenishment (A&R) forecast models, seasonality curves, lead times, dynamic min/max, and vendor review schedules to effectively manage vendor on order, backstock inventory, and daily store replenishment. Build new store inventory and assortment plans in partnership with VP's and Buyers. Carry out new store hindsight analysis. Effectively plan and manage entrance/exit strategies of seasonal products. Ensure that all communication with the field is timely, positive, and supportive. Visit stores regularly to gain a full understanding of our customers and their needs and to gain firsthand perspective of the results of the planning and allocation process Job Requirements

What You Need

Bachelor's degree with coursework in math or statistics preferred 3+ years of work experience in a retail corporate office or stores 1+ years of retail merchandise planning experience 1+ years of retail merchandise allocation experience Experience with merchandising, analytics, planning, and/or allocation systems Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills Advanced understanding and working knowledge of sales and inventory forecasting and analysis Ability to work independently and with tight deadlines Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communication and people skills Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach Ability to multi task and problem solve Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

We can't wait to meet you so apply today!

WH Smith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

WH Smith North America

, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company's international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Marshall Retail Group

prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located.

InMotion Entertainment Group

is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.


EEO/ADA/DFWP


Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it's about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!