Merchandise Planner

WhyYoullLove World Market

Youwontfind a store and team like this anywhere else!Were passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world.Our assortment is curated withstylish home décorquality furniturethoughtfulgiftstime-honored handicraftsand international food and beverage favorites.From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork World Market is where uniquenessisntjustcelebrateditswhat sets us apart.

Ourteam means the world to us!We valueauthenticityempowermentand respectand we take pride in what we do. If youre lookingforacollaborativefast-movingenvironmentwhereyour contributions are valuedgrowth is supportedand you canhave a little funyouvefound it!

When you join our teamyoullenjoy:

• Benefits that support health financial security and personal life needs.Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical Dental and Vision Insurance and more!
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program andwellness resources to be and do your best
• Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Work life balance and work from home flexibility
• Working with a team who thinks the world of you

What Youll Do

Develop and manage departmental financial plans in support of merchandising strategies. Partner with merchandising in developing item/program/category strategies to support financial plans. Recommend and execute changes as needed to ensure profitability and productivity. Responsible for the professional development of the Merchandise Analyst and/or MP&A Specialist.

Business owner of total Department sales margin and inventory results

• Manage the department annual financial plans and the monthly Open to Buy forecast at the department and category level with monthly presentation to senior management.
• Partner with Merchant on assortment strategy for core schematic seasonal shops and guidelines ensuring the assortment will meet margin and sales plans. Execute appropriate buys to support.
• Develop preseason and in-season financial plans and analysis (units sales and margin) at the SKU program collection or category level.
• Validate cost to assort create inventory plans and manage order flow quantities to support sales inventory margin DC space in stock targets and turn plans.
• Develop profitable entrance and exit strategies with merchandising for new seasonal and core replacement programs including in-season analysis and management.
• Responsible for forecast accuracy.
• Develop and manage PO generation maintenance and vendor communication. This includes projections timely ordering in system based on lead times balance between DCs and flow for shops guidelines and advertised goods.

Be an integral partner with Merchandising Visual Store Operations Vendors Distribution Centers and E-Commerce

• Develop and foster productive working relationships with all partners
• Ensure timely and clear communication with all partners
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss upcoming deliverables and resolve any open issues

Responsible for Merchandise Analyst and MP&A Specialist development and execution

• Communicate assortment plan with Merchandise Analyst to achieve appropriate inventory optimization by store level by developing flow strategies for all product types: core seasonal newness
• Direct Merchandise Analyst to allocate appropriately to support schematic shops and guidelines to stay within in stock and turn goals.
• Direct MP&A Specialist in PO generation maintenance and vendor communication. This includes projections timely ordering in system based on lead times balance between DCs and flow for shops guidelines and advertised goods.