Merchandise Planner jobs in Elk Grove, CA

Merchandise Planner plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Additionally, Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Merchandise Planner
  • Petco
  • Sacramento, CA FULL_TIME
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

    If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

    Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

    • We love all pets like our own
    • We’re the future of the pet industry
    • We’re here to improve lives
    • We drive outstanding results together
    • We’re welcome as we are

    Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong, working together across 1,500 pet care centers, 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.   

    Essential Job Functions

    • Be the financial and business expert through knowledge of current and future trends in the business/industry and be able to create innovative and efficient solutions to business opportunities and risks 
    • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and initiative to work independently and in cross functional teams (for example – merchandising, inventory management, sourcing, etc.) 
    • Interact professionally and effectively through excellent written and oral communication skills to all levels of the organization; demonstrate communication and presentation skills, especially to corporate Senior Management 
    • Be mature, highly motivated, have a professional demeanor, and be capable of working with and/or leading cross-functional teams in an effective and collaborative matter 
    • Partner with the Director of Planning and Merchandise Business Unit Lead to provide ongoing strategic direction and assure seamless execution of Annual Operating Plans. 
    • Develop annual financial budgets and in-season forecasts by Department/Class/Brand in collaboration with the CMO (Category Management Organization) partners to include, but not limited to Sales, Margin, Inventory, Turnover, and IMROI goals that reconcile with the total Company 
    • Provide mentoring, training, and coaching to Planning team 
    • Partner with Director of Planning in the review process of financial analysis and deliverables from team including providing direction and feedback as necessary 
    • Demonstrate logical analytical abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and financially sound judgment to deliver conclusions and recommendations to all levels of the organization 

      Required Skills and Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, or statistics required. 
      • 4-8 years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis experience.
      • Strong aptitude for retail math and analysis, ability to work independently in a fast paced retail environment with a strong sense of urgency required.
      • Incumbent must have the ability to communicate and influence decisions to profitably drive the business.
      • Must have a strong understanding of retail Profit & Loss (P&L), have good communication and presentation skills. 
      • Ability to advance to high levels of computer literacy; exposure to relevant planning, finance, analytical, data management systems - systems used:  Oracle Planning, MicroStrategies
      • Identifies/influences critical stakeholders; proactively problem solves and recommends solutions
      • Optimization Mindset - designs and develops models/plans to optimize decisions
      • Built collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholders
      • Understands and executes against business strategy and goals.
      • Makes decisions with limited information but also capable to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions. 

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      Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

      The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

      $87,100.00 - $130,700.00

      / year

      Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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    Planner / Senior Planner
    • Sacramento Regional Transit District
    • Sacramento, CA FULL_TIME
    • THESE POSITIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED. Planner: - $84,300.0...
    • 28 Days Ago

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    Merchandise Manager
    • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
    • Lincoln, CA OTHER
    • OVERVIEWExperience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At ...
    • 16 Days Ago

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    Merchandise manager
    • Family Dollar
    • Rancho Cordova, CA FULL_TIME
    • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
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    Merchandise Associate
    • TJX Companies
    • Rancho Cordova, CA PART_TIME
    • All 1,000 of our Marshalls stores embrace discovery, from designer luggage to statement shoes. Our assortment of brands is always changing, but our mission to provide the surprises that make the every...
    • 13 Days Ago

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    Merchandise Manager
    • Five Below Inc
    • Grass Valley, CA FULL_TIME
    • At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilit...
    • 26 Days Ago

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    Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Trend Beauty, Sacramento Downtown Plaza - Full Time
    • Macys
    • Sacramento, CA
    • About: Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to...
    • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Retail Cosmetics Counter Manager - Clinique, Arden Fair - Full Time
    • Macys
    • Sacramento, CA
    • About: Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to...
    • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Sales Associate
    • Party City
    • Folsom, CA
    • Location: Location: Sales Associate in Sacramento, CA at Party City **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified **Job De...
    • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Store Manager
    • Rite Aid
    • Suisun City, CA
    • Store Manager Contribute to our mission to improve Health and Wellness in your community. Become a Rite Aid Store Manage...
    • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Part-Time Operations Manager
    • The Buckle
    • Roseville, CA
    • Summary The Operations Manager is responsible for fulfilling our mission statement, "to create the most enjoyable shoppi...
    • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Elk Grove is a city in Sacramento County, California, located just south of the state capital of Sacramento. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2018, the population of the city was estimated at 173,702. The second-largest city in Sacramento County, Elk Grove was the fastest growing city in the U.S. between July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005. The City of Elk Grove incorporated on July 1, 2000. It is a general law city with a council/manager form of government. One of Elk Grove's most significant aspects is the Elk Grove Unified School District, ...
    Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
    Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
    $78,328 to $102,877
    Elk Grove, California area prices
    were up 2.5% from a year ago