Director of Merchandise Finance
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Job Location:
Denton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Headquartered conveniently in the thriving metropolis of Plano TX Sally Beauty Holdings is the worlds leader in both wholesale and retail distribution of beauty supplies. Join us as we invite applications for the Director of Merchandise Planning. Our team is seeking an innovative leader to be a key business partner to Merchandising and Planning & Allocation. This position will be responsible for developing and nurturing strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency collaboration and accountability. This is a hybrid role reporting into the corporate office in Plano Texas 3 days a week.
Responsibilities includes a)Strategic development and oversight of detailed seasonal financial plans that meet or exceed company financial objectives for sales margin inventory and bottom line profitability b) Lead manage train and develop a team of Financial Planners c) Collaborate cross functionally with Finance Merchandising Operations and IT to achieve reporting process and execution of goals.
At Sally Beauty Holdings we find beauty in diversity. Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and are welcome here and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us.
Primary Duties:
- Lead a team of Financial Planners that are accountable for the successful execution of planning and forecasting of all major financial KPIs by category/channel.
- Work to execute and evolve the function of the planning team through change management process improvement and training/coaching. This includes the process behind SKU lifecycle managementdetailed pre-season planning and a deep dive analysis by category/channel.
- Support the Merchandise Finance VP in leading projects critical to the Finance and Merchandising Organizations success which may include presentation creation as well as cross functional leadership collaboration and communication with Senior Level Executives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- College degree (BA or BS)
- 7 years experience in merchandising planning inventory management or finance with past experience in managing a budget for sales margin and inventory
- Retail or consumer goods industry experience preferred
Competencies/Attributes
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate cross functionally.
Ability to handle challenging and politically sensitive situations.
Highly developed skills in communication negotiation conflict resolution and leadership
Action and results oriented decisive adaptable quick study with proven ability to accurately analyze information and act.
Excellent oral/written and presentation skills.
Detail oriented.
Proficiency in preparation and presentation of analytical reports and documents regarding operational status achievement and performance.
Proven experience leading and motivating others.
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
- The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices meeting and training rooms retail stores and residences or commercial vehicles e.g. use of safe work practices with office equipment avoidance of trips and falls observance of fire regulations and traffic signals etc. The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated.
- The work is sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers files books small parts; using a keyboard driving an automobile etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical dental vision life Insurance paid vacation and sick days paid holidays tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company addition associates of SBH may take advantage of ourin house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus. Also featured at our corporate campus is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
CosmoProf is the leading distributor of the top professional brands. We are proud to support the salon industry and sell only to those Licensed to Create™.
