BJ's Wholesale Club · 3 days ago

Planning Analyst

Marlborough, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

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. Influences inventory productivity to include end of life activity.

Identifies and recognizes business opportunities 1 to 6 months out by analyzing the trends within 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 or BY LDE to ensure order optimization

Responsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plans

Qualification

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Financial metricsRetail mathSalesMarginInventory managementData analysisCross-functional collaborationExcelPlanning software proficiencyProblem solvingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunicationCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCoachingMentoring

Required

Preferred 2-5 years’ experience

Understands financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply

Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills

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 with minimal supervision 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, Planning software experience