Merchandise Planner jobs in Lakeville, MN

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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Planner
  • BIO-TECHNE
  • Minneapolis, MN OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Entry
    Job Location:    Minneapolis MN - Minneapolis, MN
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    Bachelor's Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Operations

    Description

    By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

    Position Summary:

    The responsibilities of this position are to plan and track the manufacturing of components and kit assemblies based on information from the ERP/MRP system, to successfully meet our customer requirements. 

    Essential Functions: 

    • Manage product lines with special requirements of varying complexity for OEM customers and distributors (i.e., lead-times, lot number, expiration dates).
    • Employees expected to make decisions with oversight from management.
    • Determine the start date, due date, and quantity of each item to be manufactured based on Master Production Schedule. Using planning principles, effectively manage customer requirements and inventory value, without increasing scrap. 
    • May be required to collaborate with other departments and manager to troubleshoot and complete projects.
    • Monitor and manage production orders using Bio-Techne software.
    • Ability to troubleshoot issues of limited/moderate complexity independently and escalating high-complexity issues to supervisor and team.
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement.
    • Maintain a forecast and safety stock levels using historical sales data.
    • Manage open production orders, past due production orders, past due planned orders.
    • Communicate expectations with relevant manufacturing, quality, and customer care teams.
    • Monitor and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI), including daily review of customer backorders
    • Identify expired items, salvage useable components, and re-work when possible.
    • Assist in launch of new kits.
    • Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook and follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
    • Demonstrates EPIC values in daily work.
    • Performs additional duties as assigned.

    Qualifications


    Education and Experience:

    • Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent with a minimum of 0 years of planning experience or 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
    • Manufacturing planning preferred. 
    • Attention to detail, organization, and data analysis skills are required.
    • Must be a self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, problem solve and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Working knowledge of an ERP system preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX. 
    • Skills in assisting internal and external customers in a professional manner.
    • Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action. 
    • Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
    • Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
    • Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
    • Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.
    • Ability to work independently and with a team.
    • Knowledge of planning techniques and capacity levels.
    • Knowledge of material requirement planning (MRP).
    • Knowledge of manufacturing cycles and inventory control.
    • Knowledge of inventory system and lot numbering system.
    • Knowledge of workflow and scheduling.
    • Skills in decision-making.
    • Skills in computer proficiency and Excel.
    • Skills in data analysis and math
    • Ability to be flexible.
    • Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)

    Why Join Bio-Techne:

    • We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
    • We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
    • We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
    • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
    • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

  • 27 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • TJ Maxx
  • Burnsville, MN FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off t...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise handler
  • True Value
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • The Merchandise Handler performs a variety of distribution activities to receive, sort, store, distribute and manage the flow of product in a warehouse environment. Scheduled Days : Monday through Fri...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Andover, MN 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...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Glencoe, MN 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...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Merchandise Manager
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Cottage Grove, MN 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 ...
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Store Coordinator - Natural Living Full Time
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Savage, MN
  • If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a tr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Shiseido, Ridgedale - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Hopkins, MN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Kiehls, Rosedale Center - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Bobbi Brown, Rosedale Center - Full Time
  • Macys
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager
  • Buckle
  • Osseo, MN
  • Summary Buckle is seeking experienced and talented individuals who desire to take their skills to the next level. As an ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Beauty Advisor
  • Macys
  • Hopkins, MN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cosmetologist Advisor
  • Macys
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Current Interns Only Sr. Planner Summer 2024 Posting
  • Target
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • The pay range is $87,900.00 - $158,200.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include la...
  • 1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.83 square miles (97.98 km2), of which 36.06 square miles (93.39 km2) is land and 1.77 square miles (4.58 km2) is water. Lakeville includes the Argonne Farms post-World War I settlement project which failed in the early 20th century and was redeveloped in the 21st century into typical suburban retail. Since it was a semi-autonomous village within Lakeville Township before the city's incorporation, it continues to appear today on maps as Argonne. A branch of the Vermillion River flows through Lakeville. Its headwaters...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
$76,635 to $100,652
Lakeville, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago