Merchandise Planner, Sr. jobs in Lowell, MA

Merchandise Planner, Sr. 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, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Space Planner (CPG)
  • Acosta, Inc.
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    This is a Hybrid position, 2 - 3 days work-from-home.  

     

    Space Planning is a unique process that revolves around product placement in a store.

     

    Apollo and Blue Yonder are software applications that assists with the creation of Planograms to provide details and specifications for all of the components of the shelf layout.

    This includes fixture dimensions, product dimensions and attributes, packaging variances, and financial data all play an important part in this process.  

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions:

    • Provide space management and section merchandising on the assigned categories at the assigned customers. Including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space related insights at both the account and market level.   
    • Participate in the development and maintenance of client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
    • Developing and ensuring that planograms meet both the Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, all the while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance. 
    • Set up and run team meetings with BM and clients to discuss client needs and upcoming projects.
    • Maintain and update all plan-o-grams for assigned categories and/or sections for assigned customers 
    • Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
    • Perform user-acceptance-testing for space management tools.  

    Qualifications

    Education Requirements:

    •  Associate’s degree or industry level knowledge utilizing Space Management Software.

     Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements: 

    • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel & PowerPoint. 
    • Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information and present to clients and customers (both internal and external). 
    • Self-starter: identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions 
    • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools  
    • Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macros. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
    • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset.  
    • Clearly communicate relevant information to effectively work with team members and internal and external clients. 
    • Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.  
    • Demonstrates ability to conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools effectively and independently. 
    • Communicate relevant information clearly and concisely.

    The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

    • People Minded – Show dignity and respect to all people
    • Integrity – Exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
    • Results Oriented – Show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
    • Trust – Honest, sincere and confident
    • Teamwork – Build trusting relationships
    • Innovation – Progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
    • Balance – Maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

    mistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

     

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Merchandise Associate
  • Marshalls
  • Tewksbury, MA 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...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • Marshalls
  • Lowell, MA 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise coordinator
  • Marshalls
  • Burlington, MA 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise coordinator
  • TJ Maxx
  • Wilmington, MA 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Westford, MA 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Beauty Advisor
  • Macys
  • Braintree, MA
  • Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director Sales Alternative Specialty
  • Puma
  • Somerville, MA
  • YOUR MISSION Overview Establishes and drives strategic vision, to lead and manage future growth of the Alternative Speci...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager (Newbury St.)
  • Princess Polly
  • Boston, MA
  • POSITION SUMMARY As one of the leading online fashion brands, Princess Polly Retail Stores is nothing short of exhilarat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Petco
  • Waltham, MA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Buyer- Boston (Remote)
  • Tuesday Morning Corporation
  • Boston, MA
  • ** Assistant Buyer- Boston (Remote)** **Job Category****:** Entry Professional **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS006129 S...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Petco
  • Revere, MA
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Planner
  • J. Jill
  • Quincy, MA
  • JOB SUMMARY: The Planner will be responsible for the complete financial management of assigned area of responsibility, i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Petco
  • Hooksett, NH
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local fi...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner, Sr. jobs
$93,036 to $122,695
Lowell, Massachusetts area prices
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