Merchandise Planner jobs in Saint Cloud, 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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Merchandise Manager
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • St. Cloud, MN OTHER


  • OVERVIEW

    Experience 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 Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.

     

    If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.

     

    THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

    As a Merchandise Manager at Ulta Beauty, you are responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values and contributing to a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth for a store through operational excellence. You will support the Operations Manager by leading a talented team of Beauty Advisors and Task Associates to complete operational tasks and have accountability for the shipment process, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns.  This is an opportunity to build deeper levels of operational excellence while stretching into new areas of challenge and professional fulfillment. Explore your professional capabilities and make a meaningful difference for our guests, our associates, our company, and your career.

     

    You’ll accomplish all of this by: 

    • Promoting a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
    • Utilizing the company’s task management system to prioritize and ensure the execution of all operational focuses inclusive of shipment, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns.
    • Forecasting and adjusting the store’s payroll to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete operational task workload on time and within the payroll budget.
    • Reviewing, analyzing, and reacting to financial and operational reporting.
    • Executing the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly through business ownership, associate coaching, and leading a helpful and friendly guest experience.
    • Performing makeup applications, skincare analysis and product demonstrations.
    • Attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse team of top talent.
    • Creating an inclusive environment and supporting all aspects of associate professional development, including training, coaching and succession planning.
    • Protecting company assets and minimizing loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, and loss prevention.
    • Supporting continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives and technology, communicating expectations, and ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
    • Ensuring adherence to all Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Communicating and providing feedback to store and field leadership.

    THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

     

    Qualified candidates will be retail leaders who possess 1-2 years of fast-paced retail management or other relevant work experience. Additional requirements include: 

     

    Education

    • High school diploma is preferred.

     Experience

    • Financial management: success with driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
    • Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
    • Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change and leading others through the change-curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading and influencing a team.

     Skills

    • Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office programs, and Apple devices).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication.
    • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
    • Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable.

     SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    • Work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    • Must be able to work shifts beginning at 5:00 a.m.
    • Must be available to work shifts on Sundays and Mondays.

     WORKING CONDITIONS                                              

    • Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
    • Continuous and/or frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, and twisting during shift.
    • Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
    • Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs. during shift.
    • Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies.


    ABOUT

    At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

     

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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Merchandise associate
  • HomeGoods
  • Baxter, MN FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like ho...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • TJX Companies, Inc.
  • Hutchinson, MN FULL_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...
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Merchandise associate
  • TJX Companies, Inc.
  • Baxter, MN FULL_TIME
  • Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with wo...
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Merchandise Associate
  • Marshalls
  • Hutchinson, MN FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION 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 tha...
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Merchandise Associate
  • TJ Maxx
  • Willmar, 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...
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Store Coordinator - Liquor
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Waite Park, 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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Shift Lead - 000293 - 2nd St - Saint Cloud, MN (Saint Cloud, MN)
  • Credo, LLC
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • NOW HIRING Restaurant Shift Managers! Up to $18/HR with tips & bonus! Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's mo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate
  • Once Upon a Child - Waite Park
  • Waite Park, MN
  • Once Upon a Child is a children's retail store that both sells items to customers and buys items from them. Immediate op...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Pharmacy Associate - Inventory
  • WIS Inventory Solutions
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • Job Posting: Retail Pharmacy Associate - Inventory Starting Wage from: $18.00-$21.00 Part Time: Paid hours depend on you...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Cashier
  • Holiday Companies
  • Waite Park, MN
  • Store 2746539: 157 South Waite Avenue, Waite Park, Minnesota 56387 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Custo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Merchandiser
  • The Judge Group
  • Waite Park, MN
  • Part Time Merchandiserreq38909Employment Type: RegularLocation: WAITE PARK,MNHave you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Store Associate
  • Aldi
  • Waite Park, MN
  • As a Store Associate, youll be responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced Jewelry Sales Consultant
  • Careerbuilder
  • Waite Park, MN
  • Experienced Jewelry Sales Consultant (Full-time, On-Site, Sundays off) Looking to continue your career in sales where yo...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. Its population is 67,984 according to the 2017 US census estimates, making it Minnesota's tenth largest city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County and was named after the city of Saint-Cloud, France (in Île-de-France, near Paris), which was named after the 6th-century French monk Clodoald. Though mostly in Stearns County, St. Cloud also extends into Benton and Sherburne counties, and straddles the Mississippi River. It is the center of a small, contiguous urban area tot...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
$69,419 to $91,175
Saint Cloud, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago