Associate Planning Mgr

Starboard Cruise Services

Miami, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditory, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Skills, Cadence, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Distribution Channel, Employee Retention, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Gross Margin, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mentoring, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Flow, Product Lifecycle, Product Programs, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Relationship Management, Retail, Revenue Growth, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Support, Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Travel Planning, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Miami, Florida
POSTED
1 day ago

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Responsible for the financial forecasting, purchasing, and overall inventory management across a global supply chain for a subcategory or group of programs pertinent to the Planning Manager’s scope of business. Develops annual location sales and stock plans to then determine an annual receipt plan by program/brand which is re-forecasted throughout the year during the monthly Open-to-Buy process. The Associate Planning Manager leads a team of 1-4 Distributors in the effective management of the supply chain through forecasting sales demand, maintaining optimal DC and ship inventory levels, managing purchases, and allocating products to the ships. Works in collaboration with Merchant partner on delivering category sales, gross margin, inventory turnover/weeks of supply, and profitability targets through alignment on the overall strategic vision, validation of assortment plan productivity and coordination on team projects/priorities.

What you’ll be doing::

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Strategic Priorities:

  • Develop annual sales, stock and profit plans in collaboration with Merchandising, Cruise Line Retail and Finance
  • Create monthly purchasing budget, in line with cash objectives, by program/brand for the year
  • Measure/course correct for progress & performance
  • Collaborate with Merchant on developing profitable assortment strategies:
    • Focus on the most productive programs for the specific cruise line/itinerary market and planning the appropriate mix of fashion vs core/replenish-able product based on product/vendor, expected volume, cadence of product cycle, inventory/WOS targets, gross margin objectives
    • Ensure strategies minimize markdown exposure/protects profit in fashion, itinerary-specific product and/or new initiatives/tests
  • Identify strategic opportunities to drive top-line growth and/or to optimize profit

Financial Management:

  • Monitor, maintain and forecast sales, receipts, margin during the monthly Open to Buy process
  • Present business results and forecast during formal review with management
  • Enlist support and alignment from Cruise Line Retail team on in-season sales forecasts & stock plan targets to capitalize on opportunities and minimize risk
  • Partner with Merchant in assortment development by providing guidance on breadth of assortment by cluster, timing and cadence of deliveries, pricing and markup, and mix of core vs fashion
  • Collaborate with Merchant on currency of inventory analysis, markdowns/clearance of aged stocks and financial validation and execution of merchandising initiatives
  • Identify opportunities and make recommendations to further expand/fund programs or initiatives performing well and propose solutions for those that are under-performing

Global Supply Chain Management:

  • Review with Distribution team:
  • operational sales and inventory targets, which drive replenishment and ordering, to ensure alignment with the top-line ship, itinerary, and program/brand targets
  • analysis of sales trends to optimize inventory investments and drive sales
  • transition plans into a new assortment and/or new itinerary
  • exception-based reporting to identify projected low on-board stock levels, potential lost sales, low DC stock levels, overstocks, variance to fixture-fill, etc
  • Manage purchasing budget days to appropriately fund the most profitable items and issue purchases with lead-times varying from 1 week to 6-months
  • Ensure that top items are in-stock across all locations, including the DC; communicate anticipated stock challenges to Merchandising and Cruise Line Retail
  • Support new ships and new initiatives with proper stock investment and communicate status/timing to appropriate stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and/or efficiencies:
  • Work with vendor partners to improve/maximize fill-rates, timely shipping, and vendor compliance
  • Collaborate with Logistics on inbound and outbound product flow for enhanced speed-to-market initiatives
  • Identify and leverage cost efficiencies and support the company’s profit-driving supply chain initiatives

Talent Management:

  • Hire, train, develop, motivate and retain a highly talented team
  • Lead and manage a team of Distributors
  • Complete annual performance evaluations, provide feedback to grow and develop teams
  • Provide regular performance feedback to MP&D leadership team

Interpersonal/People Management:

  • Develop strong relationship with Merchant partner through teamwork and communication
  • Consistently act as a positive contributing force within Starboard in all interrelations and communication
  • Develop regular and actionable communication with Cruise Line Retail leadership, Directors, District Manager, Ship Managers, Logistics and all sales support functions
What we’re looking for::

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience:

  • 4 -6 Years of Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point; strong Excel skills required as the position involves creating/maintaining many complex spreadsheets. Experience with Pivot Tables, Access preferredAbility to partner, build relationships, and gain consensus across the organization in order to drive improved fgorecastin
  • Financial acumen including experience with cost inventory methods of accounting
  • Ability to influence peers and business partners without authority and to execute under ambiguous circumstances
  • Project management skills and an ability to effectively handle multiple priorities with simultaneous deadlines
  • Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
  • Staff development, mentoring and coaching. Ability to manage multiple direct reports.

Decision Making: 

  • Makes recommendations and decisions independently. Some managerial guidance provided. Relatively high level of individual problem solving ability required. May participate in some strategy development.

Travel Requirements:

  • Less than 10% of time

Key Competencies:

  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Drive for Results
  • Self-Development
  • Courage
  • Problem Solving
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Other:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Some flexibility in hours is permitted, employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must work 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.


Physical Demands:
Office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling use of office machinery. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Oral and auditory enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication automated devise such as the telephone.

What we commit to::

At Starboard Group and Onboard Media curating a vibrant world can only be accomplished by vibrant and diverse teams. We are committed to nurturing a workplace where you can feel safe to show up authentically and thrive while being uniquely you. Our North Star guides us to deliver equal employment opportunities for all individuals and to providing employees with an equitable work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the guests we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these promises.

 

We believe our differences make us stronger and are curious to see you leverage your lived experiences to strengthen our team, our culture and your career. At Starboard Group and Onboard Media we take action so that no one is discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability (physical, mental or sensory), ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, genetic information, family care status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions will be made based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

 

So come onboard with us and celebrate a culture that attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work.

About the Company

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Starboard Cruise Services

Starboard Cruise Services is a Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton (LVMH) company. Based in the warm and beautiful city of Miami, Florida, we are the world's largest, duty-free, onboard retailer, awarded "Best Cruise Travel Retailer " for travel retail excellence by Duty Free News International (DFNI).

Starboard operates retail stores on over 80 ships worldwide, representing major cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines. Our goal is to provide our cruising customers with a unique and unforgettable shopping experience, filled with theatre, excitement and unique retail merchandise!

Join our dynamic team and be part of the world's leading onboard retailer, just minutes from the best beaches in the country. We offer excellent benefits, a strong compensation package and a fast-paced work environment unique to the retail industry!

Benefits

Working for Starboard has its benefits. We offer our corporate-based employees a very competitive, leading and comprehensive program. Take a look at the highlights:

Your Health
Medical and Dental: All full-time associates are eligible to enroll in our benefit programs according to our eligibility period. You will receive some of the best medical, dental and prescription drug plan choices available in the state of Florida at subsidized costs.

Vision Care: Our vision plan provides affordable coverage through a network of providers.

Your Future
401(k): Our plan helps you build your retirement funds for the future. Our 401k allows for enrollment in a pre-tax or ROTH option. After one year of service, we will match up to 6% of your salary and the company's contributions are 100% vested immediately. In addition, we may contribute up to an additional 2% of your salary upon meeting certain profitability targets vested over a defined period.

Life Insurance: You may be eligible for company paid life insurance of 2 times your base pay. In addition, the voluntary purchase of additional coverage and dependent life insurance choices are available.

Disability Plans: You may be eligible for short-term or long term disability benefits if you are sick and/or injured and unable to work. This is also company paid.

Flexible Spending Account (Medical/Dependent Care): Our plan allows you to be reimbursed for eligible Health Care and Dependent Care expenses tax free. By participating in this plan, you do not pay federal, state, city, and social security taxes on the money you contribute. Your Growth

Tuition Reimbursement: The program is designed to encourage employees to develop their skills by taking recognized educational courses related to their current or future career goals with the company. Qualified expenses are paid by Starboard up to an annual maximum.

Management Development: Personal and management development courses are available through regularly scheduled training. We provide opportunities to keep your skills current and to make sure you are continually growing, learning, as well as are challenged.

Your Time
Vacation: Starboard associates earn vacation time based on years of service. Depending on the type of position you hold, the amount of vacation you accrue will vary.

Personal Holidays: Our employees are eligible for two paid personal holidays each year based on their start date.

Your Family
Family Medical Leave: Starboard will grant family and medical leave (FMLA) in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and federal law in effect at the time the leave is granted, as designated under the FMLA policy.

Other Great Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provides free confidential consultation and referrals on life changing events for you and eligible family members. This benefit provides available access to a certified, professional counselor.

Annual Bonus: May be available to employees who meet or exceed targeted plan goals.

Service Awards: Length of service anniversary milestones are recognized through our Service Award Program.

Cross-Company Discount: You can receive a discount on qualifying merchandise purchased at Starboard; and on items purchased through other qualifying LVMH organizations.

Discounts to Florida amusement parks: family entertainment venues and local events.


If you meet the requirements of this position, we’d love to hear from you! Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume today! If your background and skills match the requirements of the position, our HR team will contact you.

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1958
WEBSITE
http://www.starboardcruise.com/home/