Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field preferred., 3+ years of experience in multichannel/omni-channel retail planning or equivalent., Strong analytical skills with experience in retail data and software., Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills..

Key responsabilities:

Manage revenue, margin, and inventory plans by channel, region, and department.

Conduct monthly re-forecasting and demand plan management.

Build and maintain vendor partnerships within the workwear industry.

Analyze product performance and respond to trends to maximize profitability.

Job description

Position Overview:

WorkWorld

Now Hiring: Planning and Allocations Manager

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: California, Washington or Colorado (Remote)

Compensation: $85,000-100,000

We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our crew as a Planning and Allocations Manager and help lead the next stage of growth for our company

What’s In It for You:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Sick Time
Generous Employee Discounts
Bonus Eligibility
Paid parental leave
Flexible work environment

Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.

Job Description:

As a key member of the Work World Merchandising Team and reporting directly to the General Merchandise Manager, the primary role of the Planning & Allocations Manager is to support company initiatives to successfully grow revenue, drive efficient inventory levels, and meet and exceed profitability targets. The Planning & Allocations Manager is responsible for developing, driving and maintaining merchandise plans across each Department and at the category/vendor level. Strategic core and seasonal merchandise allocations by store/region/channel will be a critical area of focus for this role and key to success in optimizing inventory turns and productivity and Merchandising’s business impact.

What You’ll be Doing:

Manage Revenue, Margin, Inventory plans by channel, by region, by department/category and key strategic vendors
Manage OTB, strategic store allocations and overall inventory levels to budgets and trend
Continuously improve inventory turns & productivity, GM, and sell-through
Monthly re-forecasting and demand plan management
Aged Inventory Reporting & Analysis
Refine Store Ranks supporting strategic allocations, streamlining assortment nuance by region, size curve analysis – maximizing extended/widths/smaller sizes by category by region.
Own standard process to review store inventory levels in key departments and propose reallocations, transfers, and other indicated actions (i.e. RTV, MD, liquidation, etc) to optimize inventory balance and health.
Build and grow meaningful vendor partnerships across key brands within the workwear/specialty industry
Support product lifecycle management, pricing, and promotional strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient inventory health and maximize profitability
Maintain a deep understanding of product and overall business performance by actively analyzing results, responding to current trends, and taking action to maximize and achieve company targets

What You’ll Need:

3+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail planner or equivalent
Multi-store experience in merchandise planning and allocations in a high-volume retail environment required
Strong analytical skills and experience working with retail data and software
Project management experience
Negotiation skills and experience maintaining vendor relationships
Experience managing and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders across an organization
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Proactively prioritizes business needs, and effectively manages resources and time.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Domestic travel to Markets
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)

Who We Are:

Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear, work boots and work gear in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 33 retail stores under the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names in California, Washington and Nevada.

We are committed to outfitting hardworking people with the highest quality workwear, head-to-toe. We offer premium workwear brands, expert product knowledge, and exceptional customer service. We believe America’s blue collar and essential workers are the backbone of our communities and our country.

Our Values:

I HAVE RESPECT FOR ALL

I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

YES, I CAN

I AM READY

Pay Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

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