Creative Co-Op, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Merchandise Planner
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCreative Co-Op, Inc. is a leading importer and distributor of gift and home decorative accessories. They are seeking a Merchandise Planner to assist in business analysis and replenishment activities to achieve company goals across all brands.
FurnitureHome DecorWholesale
Hiring Manager
Donny Davis
Responsibilities
Demand Planning: Reviews sales trends, reviews and vets forecast data, and adjusts demand forecast as needed
Analyzes demand by customer channel and brand
Works with the manager identify/support areas of assortment opportunities for all channels and all brands
Develops knowledge of products and trends across all brands
Responsible for demand planning and replenishment of select Ports/Countries of Origin
Monitors and provides guidance to Ecommerce and Key Account on inventory reservations
Assists in updating and understanding impact of adjusting sales and receipts maintained via the Open To Buy
Assists in identifying areas of promotional opportunity/long inventory
Reviews historical sales trends, prepares forecast for demand planning and replenishment
Reviews top items and program items for in stock position of inventory and partners with Procurement Specialists to issue Pos and monitor on time shipment
Assists in maintaining and updating forecasting tools and reports
Reviews and validates reorder quantity on a regular cadence for select ports and/or categories
Reviews weekly out of stocks and prioritizes top items to ship for all vendors, and notes weekly ship dates at item level
Maintains healthy in stock levels on all active and key items
Assists in Key Account and Customer Service Out of Stock requests
Assists updating product statuses and end of life inventory maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business or similar
Knowledge and experience with retail and import buying/planning
Minimum 2-5 years' experience in sales, merchandising, inventory management or purchasing equivalent
Strong PC skills, especially strong in Excel
Self-starter, Able to work independently and self-solve
Exceptional math, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
High level of retention, accuracy, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to travel domestically when necessary
Preferred
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management preferred
E-Commerce experience a plus
Company
Creative Co-Op, Inc.
At Creative Co-Op, passion is at the heart of all we do - passion for product, passion for quality, and passion for customer success.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-01Series Unknown
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