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BJ's Wholesale Club · 6 hours ago

Merchandise Planner (Apparel)

Marlborough, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. The Planner is responsible for developing monthly financial plans and forecasts that align with the department strategy, maximizing sales and profit while effectively managing inventory.

E-CommerceRetailShopping

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 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 or BY LDE to ensure order optimization

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

Qualification

Financial metricsAnalytical skillsPlanning softwareRetail mathCoachingAdvanced ExcelProblem solvingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingMentoring

Required

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

Preferred

2-5 years' experience

Advanced Excel Skills

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.