Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive jobs in Concord, NC

Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive oversees, plans, and directs all aspects of an organization's merchandise planning and inventory allocation policies and methods. Develops strategies and processes to maximize sales, turnover, and profitability. Being a Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive utilizes forecasting data to lead a business review of the current season to determine future allocation and replenishment strategies. Provides buyers with data and insights to use to optimize purchase planning and stock ratios. Additionally, Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Corporate Merchandise Category Planning Manager
  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
  • Charlotte, NC OTHER
  • Overview:

    The Corporate Merchandise Category Planning Manager develops and executes the category business plan for assigned retail categories. The Manager will drive category performance including optimization of revenue, margin, and inventory levels. The Manager will partner with Product Development to build strategy and assortment plans which aligns with the Company goals and partner with park retail operations teams on location planning. The Manager will also oversee special projects including shipping logistics strategy for both domestic retail shipments and direct imports.

     

    This is a 4-month temporary position.

     


    Responsibilities:

    • Work collaboratively with Product Developers and Park Retail Operations to develop annual merchandising strategy and business plans for multiple categories for Cedar Fair Parks and review with business partners. Set direction and establish annual timeline. Partner with the park retail teams to drive the business and deliver a compelling guest experience.
    • Develops and presents business plans for multiple retail categories including revenue plans, assortment plans, margin plans, and open-to-buy budgets.
    • Regularly reviews category performance, identifies areas of opportunity, and develops and implements strategic measures to improve category performance.
    • Assesses item level performance, manages item replenishment to ensure appropriate inventory position, and manages SKU life cycles including markdown strategy.
    • Prepares suggested markdowns for approval, executes markdown strategy, and communicates markdowns to park retail operations teams.
    • Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing category business.
    • Collaborates with Product Development to build Assortment Plans within assigned categories with appropriate SKU breadth.
    • Communicates with Corporate and Park Teams on category strategy.
    • Identify and drive opportunities to scale concepts and product initiatives across the enterprise.
    • Identifies and prepares promotional offerings and collaborates with IT and Park Retail Operations teams for implementation.
    • Partners with Location Planning and Park Retail Operations teams to ensure assortment plans align with location planning strategies.
    • Presents to Divisional Leadership including presentations on business plans, category strategy, line reviews, and assortment plans.
    • Manages Retail inventory control system. Manages product global hierarchy and ensures new users are trained on best practices. Identifies opportunities for SKU harmonization and inventory distribution to ensure data integrity and volume optimization.
    • Trains new Category Planners and Category Planning Assistants on best practices including financial planning, assortment planning, inventory control, demand forecasting, and systems.
    • Supports leadership initiatives including data integrity projects, advancement of reporting, collaborative projects with Business Intelligence, and modernization of processes and procedures.
    • Oversees preparation of purchase orders for accuracy and alignment with business plans.
    • Oversees the physical inventory process and prepares reports on results.


    Qualifications:

    MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Supply Chain or similar discipline
    • 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

     

    PREFERED REQUIREMENTS:
    • Specialty retail, mass department store, or theme park experience preferred.

  • 10 Days Ago

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Strategy & Planning Executive
  • Wells Fargo
  • CHARLOTTE, NC FULL_TIME
  • About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategy & Planning Executive. The Strategy & Planning Executive covers job responsibilities for establishing the strategic direction of the business that alig...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Planning Program Manager - Urban Design Center
  • City of Charlotte - Planning Design & Development
  • Charlotte, NC OTHER
  • IntroductionThe City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. This Department is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partn...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Client executive
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • Why WWT? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Client Executive - CARVA
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • Why WWT? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sales Representative - US Hemp Co.
  • Top Notch Wholesale LLC
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • THIS IS COMMISION BASED ONLY! 5-10% PAID AFTER SALE AND PAYMENT IS COMPLETE. THIS IS A WAY TO MAKE EXTRA CASH ON THE SIDE OR A FULL TIME JOB. DEPENDS ON YOU! WE PROVIDE HEMP PRODUCTS TO LOCAL SHOPS. W...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Retail Sales Associate, South Park - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Please note currently this role may not require an in-person interview and if you are selected for this role you will re...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier Mornings and Afternoons Retail
  • Michaels Stores, Inc.
  • Concord, NC
  • Store - Concord, NC Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for....
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optical Manager
  • eyecarecenter
  • Charlotte, NC
  • An Optical Manager will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes the retail sales but also sup...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DSW Store Associate Part-Time
  • DSW (Designer Brands Inc.)
  • Concord, NC
  • General Summary Store Associates provide friendly service to customers shopping in-store and those engaging through omni...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise and Stocking Assistant
  • Sams Club
  • Davidson, NC
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them tha...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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E-Commerce Sales Manager
  • Greenworks Tools
  • Mooresville, NC
  • **E-Commerce Sales Manager** at Greenworks, Sunrise Global Marketing Mooresville, NC **Job Title:** E-Commerce Sales Man...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise and Stocking Assistant
  • Sams Club
  • Huntersville, NC
  • Responsibilities From every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them tha...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Davidson, NC
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Concord (/ˈkɒn.kord/) is a city in Cabarrus County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 79,066, with an estimated population in 2018 of 94,546. It is the county seat and the largest city in Cabarrus County. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second-largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area and is the tenth largest city in North Carolina. In 2015, Concord was ranked as the city with the 16th fastest growing economy in the United States. The city was a winner of the All-America City Award in 2004. Located near the center ...
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Income Estimation for Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive jobs
$276,506 to $486,815
Concord, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago