Job Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities

• Allocates and distributes basic and special product at sku level and manages the inventory level of the assortment based on the Buyer’s intent and allocation objectives
• Ensures presentation standards by store are met for all promotional items, advertised items, placement items, displays and in general all areas of product placement within all stores
• Review and optimization of all product distributions from all buys placed by the buyer for their area of responsibility, including but not limited to New Title buys
• Participates in the monthly forecasting of sales, receipts and inventory levels
• Ensures store planning objectives of maximizing the sales potential of all stores by optimizing inventory levels in all stores
• Ensures planning for new stores is executed and product is distributed to the appropriate levels to achieve store sales and profit targets
• Provides input to buyers on inventory levels and performance at sku level up to store level detail
• Perform other tasks as directed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field of study required.
• At least 3 or more years of related merchandise planning experience preferred

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate or better MS Office products skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Analytical skills, business planning skills and detail oriented

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands/arms to operate keyboard, telephone and for repetitive motion activities.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.