Planning Manager

Details: Category:  Merchandising Shopko is growing and we are looking for dynamic, results-driven professionals to join our Corporate Planning Team.A career with Shopko provides you with opportunity to grow professionally and the autonomy to use your ideas to make an immediate impact.Company Profile:Shopko has been providing name-brand & value apparel, home decor, family basics, and seasonal merchandise along with pharmacy and optometric services for nearly 50 years.In early 2012, we announced the merger of Pamida with Shopko, growing Shopko to a $3 Billion company with almost 19,000 teammates. Now we are able to reach more customers in more states than ever before. We have nearly 350 stores in 21 states throughout the Midwest, Mountain, Pacific Northwest, and Southern regions. Shopko continues to grow, while still maintaining a hometown feel in our small to mid-sized city markets. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with the DMM, lead the divisions Inventory Management and merchandising team to achieve Shopko’s corporate goals of increasing sales, gross margin and return on inventory investment. Directly supervise the divisional Business Analysts and lead all merchandise planning and inventory management functions within the division. Develop and build a planning culture within the Merchandise team. Lead, coordinate, and execute the development of seasonal merchandise plans and the monthly forecasting process to achieve corporate financial goals. With a holistic understanding of Supply Chain costs and capabilities, manage the efficient flow of merchandise between vendors, D.C.’s and the stores. Champion change to improve division performance and aggressively communicate with direct reports, vendors, and other team members to achieve the division’s goals.REQUIRED: • College graduate BS/BA degree or equivalent business experience• Minimum of 5 years ShopKo Management experience with Replenishment & Forecasting responsibility or equivalent.• Ability to work with numbers/calculator skills• Quantitive Analytical skills• Sound judgment and decision making skills involving multi-million dollars in annual purchases.• Familiarity with PC functions in forecasting inventory and sales• Comprehensive understanding of ShopKo Replenishment systems and procedures• Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow-up• Strong supervision skills• Leadership qualitiesShopko offers a professional team-oriented work environment, career advancement opportunities, competitive wages, & a comprehensive benefits package!If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete a candidate profile at www.shopko.com.Shopko is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan m/f/d/v.*CB* *IND2012*

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