Merchandise Planner - Bakery jobs in Portland, ME

Merchandise Planner - Bakery develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of baked goods. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Bakery controls ordering, inventory, and quality of baked goods. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Bakery may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Bakery typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Merchandise Planner
  • Goodwill Northern New England
  • Gorham, ME FULL_TIME
  • Do you want to be a part of a great team supporting Goodwill's mission??  

    Location:  In Person   Gorham, Maine

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Assists with oversight of all purchased goods inventories throughout supply chain.
    • Finalizes product assortment mixes with the guidance of the Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects.
    • Assists with analytical support includes, but not limited to shrink, inventory levels, inventory turns, demand forecasting, sale through rates and order patterns.
    • Provides peer counseling to stores; ensuring inventory management SOPs are followed and created to drive sales and reduce shrink.
    • Acts as point of contact and support for store operations team regarding all matters related to merchandising and inventory controls.
    • Assists Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects with analytics to drive future purchasing decisions.
    • Analyzes product sales and sell through performance to plan markdowns for all seasonal and everyday categories with Inventory Manager approval.
    • Creates and builds analytical and financial models.
    • Provides necessary and adequate supplies to ensure inventory levels are appropriate.
    • Reports balanced outcomes and results on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
    • Analyzes store merchandising needs to ensure adequate levels of inventory to meet projected sales goals.
    • Attends meetings with Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects to review prior week’s purchases, vendor offerings and current product needs.
    • Assists with POS Data entry for purchase orders, item creation and other changes as needed.
    • Oversees all aspects of commercial service supplies.
    • Assists Director of Retail Merchandising and Projects on all general operations.
    • Ensures that retail stores and warehouses are following SOPs for new goods, supplies ordering, replenishment, inventory control and shrink.
    • Responsible for demand forecasting and seasonal product distribution.
    • Liaison with finance office to ensure balance between POS system and finance ledger.
    • Prepares and sends all product invoicing to finance department.
    • Assists Inventory Manager with cycle counts and store inventories when necessary.
    • Assists with vendor communication.
    • Maintains new goods mailbox.
    • Loads all merchandise promotions.
    • Supports visual presentation planning of purchased goods.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude, to be a great teammate, and role model.
    • Associates Degree in business, retail merchandising, or comparable business and leadership experience.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills that empower and support a team environment.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • High level of organization skills.
    • 1–3 years, experience in corporate retail environment.
    • Solid understanding of retail analytics and mathematical equations.
    • Advanced analytical skills.
    • High proficiency with excel, access, and other Microsoft office products.
    • Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record.
    • Criminal background check that meets agency standards.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
    • 3 – 5 years inventory control experience with progressive responsibilities.

    In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
    • 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
    • Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
    • Employer-paid Life Insurance
    • Generous Paid Time Off Plan
    • Paid Holidays
    • 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
    • Exceptional career growth opportunities
    • Discount on personal cell phone plans
    • Local community discounts 
    • Caring coworkers/team that supports you!

     

     

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Bakery Assistant
  • Pine Tree Bakery
  • Westbrook, ME PART_TIME
  • Pine Tree Bakery is a new business opening in Westbrook, Maine along Route 302. We will offer single serving pastries and desserts, hand crafted espresso and coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and a...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Bakery Assistant – Morning (Part-time)
  • Pine Tree Bakery
  • Westbrook, ME PART_TIME
  • Pine Tree Bakery is a new business opening in Westbrook, Maine along Route 302. We will offer single serving pastries and desserts, hand crafted espresso and coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and a...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Planner
  • Nichols Portland, LLC
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: This position is responsible for reviewing customer demand daily and creating, updating, and closing corresponding job orders in the ERP system. Also responsible for the daily creati...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Baker/Cake Decorator
  • European Bakery
  • Falmouth, ME FULL_TIME
  • The European Bakery is seeking a mature, experienced baker with at least two years experience in a commercial setting. Attention to detail is very important and working efficiently and quickly is crit...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Bakery Manager
  • Albertsons Companies
  • Freeport, ME FULL_TIME
  • A Day in the Life: As a Department Manager, you are a cut above the rest, ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of the department run smoothly, while leading and engaging your team. To truly be...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Route Sales Trainee - Saco, Maine - $24/hour
  • The Judge Group
  • Saco, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Sales Specialist II - Lewiston, Maine - $26/hour
  • The Judge Group
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Sales Representative - Lewiston, Maine
  • Flowers Foods Inc.
  • Lewiston, ME
  • ** Route Sales Representative - Lewiston, Maine** Location: Lewiston, ME, US Date: Feb 28, 2022 **Summary** The Route Sa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Guide
  • EMS
  • Portland, ME
  • At Eastern Mountain Sports, we seek individuals who live the brand lifestyle we represent. Whether you're looking for a ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grocery Associate Part Time
  • Product Connections
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Posting: Overview Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Equipment Reimb...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Lead
  • WALGREENS
  • Portland, ME
  • Opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, including all required systems start-ups, required cash h...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy OP IV Therapy South Portland
  • Maine Health
  • Portland, ME
  • Per Diem 22 Bramhall St. Professional - Clinical Flexible (As Needed) * Position Summary * Under the general direction o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandising & Product Demonstration Specialist
  • SAS Retail Services
  • Portland, ME
  • Join our dynamic team as a Merchandising & Product Demonstration Specialist! In this multifaceted role, you'll excel in ...
  • 8/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner - Bakery jobs
$53,585 to $72,743
Portland, Maine area prices
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February 21, 2020