https://softwareresources.com/jobs/merchandise-assistant-planning-associate-2/"> Software Resources, Inc. has an immediate job opportunity available for a Merchandise Assistant Planning Associate in the Orlando, FL area. This position is a hybrid schedule – onsite Monday through Thursday, and remote on Fridays. (No subs, please) Responsibilities: Support Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans that will improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels. Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders. Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance. Support leader with business insight and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability. Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately. Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations. Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes. Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans. See opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes. Assist Planner and/or Planning Manager with special projects, as needed. Support leader to achieve all financial objectives. Understand and apply all tools to analyze business performance. Walk stores regularly. Additional Information: Support department to plan merchandise purchase orders Excel- will create reports in Excel and Business objects. Team handles the ordering of supplies/financial side of business to order items for parks. Must know how to manipulate numbers, someone detail oriented, thorough About Software Resources Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity. We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients’ hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D. If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply. You can view all our job openings at Software Resources Careers.