POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Location Planner (Associate Loc Planner) is responsible for developing and executing inventory distribution strategies by zone and location to drive sales, optimize store productivity, and support localization initiatives. This position blends analytics, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a consistent flow of inventory and balanced assortment across all regions and locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop and manage pre-season and in-season location strategies
· Conduct sales and inventory analysis by location to identify growth opportunities or disparities
· Partner with Financial Planning and Buying teams to align receipt flow with volume group, climate zone and store needs
· Execute seasonal transition strategies to deliver timely flow of seasonally relevant products across all zones and store groupings. Manage weeks of stock to deliver profitable sales
· Travel to stores to assess performance and collaborate with District Managers on growth strategies
· Support new, remodeled, and relocated store planning in partnership with the New Store Planning Team
· Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to manage product flow and ensure timely delivery
· Manage Allocation Analyst(s), fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. Ensure team development through training, performance management, and succession planning
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field preferred
· 2–4 years of relevant experience in planning, allocation, or retail analytics
· Strong analytical and Excel skills; familiarity with planning systems and reporting tools
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations
· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
· Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, etc.)
Bealls Inc. is a privately held company, rich in tradition,still owned by the founding family . Founded in 1915, Bealls includes over 530 stores and www.beallsflorida.com. Bealls is the destination of choice for casual lifestyle and priced right apparel and home merchandise. Bealls Department Stores and BeallsFlorida.com, are owned and operated by Beall's Department Stores, Inc and Beall's Westgate Corporation. Bealls Outlet Stores, and Burkes Outlet Stores are owned and operated by Bealls Outlet Stores, Inc. , Burkes Outlet Stores L.L.C. , and Burkes Westgate Corporation .
Your Future
Beall's, Inc. is the parent company of Beall's Department Stores, Inc., Beall's Outlet Stores, Inc., Burke's Outlet Stores, LLC, and Beall's Home Outlets. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, Beall's, Inc. performs the Distribution, Finance, Information Systems, and Human Resources functions for its retail subsidiaries allowing those companies to concentrate on merchandising, marketing and operations. Beall's, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer exciting opportunities for professional growth in a highly competitive field.
Your Workplace
Beall's employees are encouraged to set and reach their goals; they are empowered to attain high levels of success. The Beall's family of stores is committed to the support and encouragement of each employee. Our tradition includes training and promotion from within. Our strength rests on individual employees reaching their potentials. The contributions of many contribute to the common goal of providing the best customer service possible, every day.
Our criteria for selecting candidates include work experience, education and extra-curricular activities. Beall's believes in equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, cultural background or physical characteristics. A diverse workplace benefits everyone and we uphold a tradition of service to our diverse community of customers. In addition, Beall's has a long-standing commitment to a safe, drug-free and smoke-free work environment.