MERCHANDISE PLANNING MANAGER

Dollar General

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee
POSTED
27 days ago
Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details:

General Summary:

Manage all Fiscal Sales, Receipt, Margin and Inventory planning, analysis and reporting for assigned divisions using the JDA Enterprise Planning at the class and the channel group level in order to maximize Shareholder equity.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all Fiscal Sales, Receipt, Margin and Inventory planning for assigned divisions
  • Manage and mentor a Merchandise Planner
  • Manage Open to Buy reporting and analysis for assigned divisions
  • Manage all in season plan revisions for assigned divisions
  • Perform all ad hoc reporting and analysis for sales, margin, receipt and inventory opportunities and risks, including all end of month reporting for assigned divisions
  • Perform all sku analysis and recommendations for purchase quantities while maintaining sales, inventory, margin and turnover objectives.
  • Conduct regular meetings with assigned divisions in order to communicate any opportunities or risks
  • Educate and train the divisions assigned to on the JDA Enterprise Planning and the benefits that can be obtained from the use of the software
Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Retail Planning experience, preferably with the JDA Enterprise Planning
  • Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Flexible
  • Team Player
  • Customer Driven

Work Experience &/or Education:

  • College degree preferred (preferably in Retail or Business)
  • Retail experience with Planning or Analytical experience preferred
  • JDA Enterprise Planning experience

About the Company

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Dollar General

Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corporation is the nation's largest small-box discount retailer. We make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations. Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by America's most-trusted manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills and Nabisco. With more than $18 Billion in sales, Dollar General has over 12,000 stores in 43 states and 12 distribution centers.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1939
WEBSITE
http://www.dollargeneral.com/