Merchandise Planning Manager

Overview

The Merchandise Planning Manager position is responsible for and oversees the sales forecasts for 1,000 – 2,000 SKUs to drive inventory from vendor to DCs and DCs to stores.  This position collaborates closely with the Buying, Planning, Finance, Campaign, Online, Store and DC teams to ensure that inventory supports sales for all channels of business.  This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for long range financial analysis, partnering with Finance to create high level sales and margin plans for the department.
• Oversees sales forecasting of up to 2,000 SKUs at the week level for all channels of business.
• Directly manages two Merchandise Planners.
• Manages inventory end-to-end for all Distribution Centers and Stores.
• Maintains close relationship with vendor to ensure appropriate, timely delivery of purchase orders to all DCs.
• Integral part of the Merchandising Team (Buyer, Planner, Assistant Buyer, and Visual Merchandiser) accountable for sales, turn, and all aspects of inventory management; leverages planning and analytical expertise to maximize sales and margin.
• Owns inventory management and open-to-buy process.
• Ensures team communication with stores to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Leads promotion planning, both pre and post promotion analysis and reporting.
• Develops pre-season plans for marketing campaigns, seasonal assortments, and new item introductions.

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays 
• 401(k) plan
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies 

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• 8 years of merchandise planning and allocation experience preferred
• Experience in retail preferred
• Strong reporting, analytical, and mathematical skills
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with data reporting systems (MicroStrategy) a plus
• Knowledge of automated retail replenishment systems in both Vendor-to-Distribution Center and Distribution Center-to-Store
• Knowledge of merchandise/SKU/sales trends relationships
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area on a hybrid schedule
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Company will not pay costs associated with immigration sponsorship.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.   

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act 

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