Associate Replenishment Planner Job at Michaels Stores Procurement Company, Inc.
Support Center - Irving
For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together. The Associate Replenishment Planner will support assigned merchandising categories by maintaining inventory levels to meet sales objectives. This Team Member will help maximize profitability by meeting inventory turn goals, assisting in managing the exit of discontinued product, reporting on inventory issues and detailed resolution and efficiently communicating with vendor partners to ensure performance and achieve problem resolution.
Major Activities
Replenishment Systems:
Develop and execute parameters in the replenishment system to support accurate and timely ordering and transfer of goods to the stores and DC
Maintain new item creation and set up in replenishment system
Own the item exit/discontinued process
Maintain documentation of changes made to replenishment parameters to allow thorough review of impact and success of changes
Analysis:
Work with BUGM, Category Directors/ Managers and Inventory Management Team to review analysis of inventory levels of SBA merchandise
Provide analysis of inventory levels on discontinued product to minimize mark downs while maintaining service goals
Feature Set Planning:
Ensure timely and accurate orders and transfers for SBA merchandise categories to both stores and DCs
Develop and implement necessary unique replenishment tactics on trend or highly seasonal categories/items
Support efforts to revive or exit troubled or down trending categories
Partner with Demand Planner, merchandising, and planning team to review inventory for upcoming sets as well as exiting product
Provide data to planning team to monitor future inventory receipts vs. financial plan
Review data with merchant team on key items to ensure support of sales during peak season
Provide weekly update on status of key inventory issues
Provide updates on key inventory metrics vs. goals
Communicate and partner with Demand Planners, Merchandising, Logistics, Store Operations, and vendors as necessary on all SBA inventory related issues
Merchandising Team Support:
Partner with merchandising team to ensure support of feature space and promotional activities
Work with buying team to create a positive and pro-active working environment
Support achievement of sales goals for department through management of store level in stocks
Manage Direct Import Item conversions with Sourcing and Supply Chain Team
Work with vendors/souring to reduce lead time while reducing overstocks and increasing in-stocks over prior year
Training:
Provide technical support, training and assistance to other Team Members
Responsible for 1 High Volume Buddy Store
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Retail or related field
Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills
Strong Excel and Access skills
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
1-3#43; years of experience in Merchandising, Store Operations, Allocations, Supply Chain, and/or Replenishment
Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook a plus
JDA experience a plus
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
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For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together. The Associate Replenishment Planner will support assigned merchandising categories by maintaining inventory levels to meet sales objectives. This Team Member will help maximize profitability by meeting inventory turn goals, assisting in managing the exit of discontinued product, reporting on inventory issues and detailed resolution and efficiently communicating with vendor partners to ensure performance and achieve problem resolution.
Major Activities
Replenishment Systems:
Develop and execute parameters in the replenishment system to support accurate and timely ordering and transfer of goods to the stores and DC
Maintain new item creation and set up in replenishment system
Own the item exit/discontinued process
Maintain documentation of changes made to replenishment parameters to allow thorough review of impact and success of changes
Analysis:
Work with BUGM, Category Directors/ Managers and Inventory Management Team to review analysis of inventory levels of SBA merchandise
Provide analysis of inventory levels on discontinued product to minimize mark downs while maintaining service goals
Feature Set Planning:
Ensure timely and accurate orders and transfers for SBA merchandise categories to both stores and DCs
Develop and implement necessary unique replenishment tactics on trend or highly seasonal categories/items
Support efforts to revive or exit troubled or down trending categories
Partner with Demand Planner, merchandising, and planning team to review inventory for upcoming sets as well as exiting product
Provide data to planning team to monitor future inventory receipts vs. financial plan
Review data with merchant team on key items to ensure support of sales during peak season
Provide weekly update on status of key inventory issues
Provide updates on key inventory metrics vs. goals
Communicate and partner with Demand Planners, Merchandising, Logistics, Store Operations, and vendors as necessary on all SBA inventory related issues
Merchandising Team Support:
Partner with merchandising team to ensure support of feature space and promotional activities
Work with buying team to create a positive and pro-active working environment
Support achievement of sales goals for department through management of store level in stocks
Manage Direct Import Item conversions with Sourcing and Supply Chain Team
Work with vendors/souring to reduce lead time while reducing overstocks and increasing in-stocks over prior year
Training:
Provide technical support, training and assistance to other Team Members
Responsible for 1 High Volume Buddy Store
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Retail or related field
Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills
Strong Excel and Access skills
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
1-3#43; years of experience in Merchandising, Store Operations, Allocations, Supply Chain, and/or Replenishment
Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook a plus
JDA experience a plus
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.