The Store Planner is responsible for the strategic movement of merchandise, inventory optimization and actionable reporting and analysis. This role is pivotal at the store, style, and size level within our distribution chain. The Planning team is accountable for the development, coordination, and review of product assortment by store as well as the financial planning, allocation, and inventory of each product category.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years of prior retail/allocation experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Merchandising, Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain)
• Strong fundamentals in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Retail Math.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and collaborating cross functionally.
• Experience with replenishment software a plus.
• Adaptable with the ability to work with shifting priorities.
• Uses analytics to problem solve.
• Good communicator and comfortable presenting to all levels
• Accountable and works with a sense of urgency.
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Detail orientated
• Willingness to travel to visit stores
  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights
  Reasonable Accommodation
  The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.
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• Implement allocation strategies that support financial plans, brand objectives and strategic vision, resulting in effective allocations and the efficient use of inventory.
• Allocate merchandise at style/color/size level based on the strategy, current trend and using historical data.
• Monitor and analyze store and web performance across multiple departments, adjusting allocation strategies quarterly.
• Collaborate cross functionally to align allocation and merchandise strategy.
• Maintain SKU-Store model stocks for an OMNI channel business. Manage introductions, exits, and maintenance strategies for replenishment product. Optimize OMNI channel assortments through SKU rationalizations and business analysis.
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, inclusive of safety stock, in both the distribution center, online, and stores to maximize sales and profitability.
• Utilize proprietary platform to analyze large amounts of data at both an aggregate and a granular level to identify opportunities and liabilities. Review historical sales trends and strategically react to these changes in business.
• Participate in the continuous effort to improve the allocation process and strategies. Support the implementation of new systems and raising efficiencies to ensure processes enhance customer service and reduce inventory to achieve financial plans.