Merchandise Analyst Jobs in Michigan

Job Title: Merchandising Director Company: BordersGroup Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Identify, develop, communicate (internally/externally) and execute the 2-4 year business plan for department.This will include market trends, demands, sales forecasts, margin requirements to maximize profitable category sales, marketing initiatives, vendor relationship management initiatives, as well as resources, processes and required support Ensure the development and drive the implementation of annual category business plans for achieving targeted sales goals and other metrics, as measured by the Category Scorecard Oversee the achievement of sales, market share, gross margin and inventory turn goals as outlined in the category plan.Manages P&L for area of responsibility for BSS, BSR and .com. Oversees the Buyers' development and execution of the short-term strategies for assigned categories while managing staff with clear, firm direction. Presents category analysis, plans and performance indicators to all levels of the organization. Remove barriers for, create avenues for, and challenge the buying teams to meet or exceed the category plan Select, manage, develop, challenge and coach buying team Responsible for developing bench within department and succession planning Establish and manage effective vendor partnerships in support of broad business objectives Engage in long-term project work, product development, vendor relationship building that maximizes business results and enables the category to move forward Proactively work across departments both within and outside the merchandising organization to address the needs of the assigned category plans balanced with a holistic view of the overall business. Identify new business-building opportunities within and outside of the department. Ensure creative approach to driving the business within buying team. Drive the implementation of the category, merchandise and assortment plans for achieving targeted category sales goals and other metrics

Job Title: Merchandise Planner Company: Meijer Location: Grand Rapids, MI Description: Meijer is a leading Supercenter located in five states throughout the Midwest, with nearly 200 stores and almost 60,000 employees. As a multi-billion dollar retailer, Meijer is ranked as the 18th largest privately held company in the country, as well as one of the top 30 most reputable companies in the United States by Forbes Magazine. As you can tell, Meijer isn't just any company. We are extremely goal-oriented and customer-focused. We've achieved success after success to become a respected leader in a highly competitive retail market. We rely on our people to supply the talent and vision to achieve our goals. From store leadership to marketing to buyers to finance, the variety of careers available at Meijer is as interesting and diverse as the people who fill the positions. While your job responsibilities may differ, the purposes are all the same: To make Meijer the best retail organization in the nation. Developing a partnership with the Buyer to drive merchandising strategies and tactics that deliver financial objectives and deliver ROI Partnering with the Buyer to drive and execute key business decisions impacting the assigned category such as: Sales and Margin Forecasting Product Flow & Exit Strategies Resource Allocation (Receipts, Space & Inventory) Calendar & Timeline Compliance with regard to New Stores, Remodel Stores & Category Transitions (including Seasonal Resets and Clearance) Partnering with the Buyer to support the development of key business strategies impacting the assigned category such as: Pricing & Promotional Activity Assortment Planning, including Planograms Pre/Post-Season Planning Partnering with the Buyer to drive the development of strategies which will achieve targeted goals Developing bottom-up financial plans that meet the assigned financial goals for sales, margin, turns and ROI Line/Category review preparation and presentation Partnering with the Buyer and Category Captain where appropriate to develop and present financial and statistical standardized documents that tie to assigned financial goals Partnering with the Buyer to develop sub-category buy plans and ladder plans which identify sales plan and purchase quantities which meet or exceed financial goals Providing post mortem analysis of sub-category and seasonal performance to plan including unanticipated causal factors and activities taken to enhance favorable results as well as those taken to minimize unfavorable results In-Season Management Co-Leading team meetings reviewing current state of the category, projecting future results and driving to solutions and actions which result in meeting or exceeding plan Forecasting and recording in the Planning Tool projected financial results of current strategies while maintaining high level of forecast accuracy Identifying item level opportunities to drive item level performance that increase sales or liquidate poor performers while providing direction to the Inventory Control Analyst on demand level forecasting at the total company level Partnering with the Buyer to drive execution of strategies which will achieve or exceed these goals Managing item level exit strategies to meet targeted out date and manage margin impact Partnering with supply chain to develop strategies within the team for all products to maximize ROI while ensuring they align with overall Meijer supply chain strategies Enforcing FACT-based decision-making within the team Providing leadership within team to effectively manage an open relationship across the team and leadership Communicating with Planning Manager and appropriate levels of the organization to recognize and raise issues or opportunities in a timely manner Collaborating with Vendors and Buyers, utilizing merchandise planning tools, to project and record long term forecasts, including promotion and baseline, to maximize opportunities and ensure smooth product flow Providing coaching, guidance and direction to the Inventory Control Analyst to develop their individual skill set Providing daily supervision and management to the Inventory Control Analyst for key tasks including in-stock, transition management, allocation and product flow Developing an understanding of the Planner Manager and Buyer roles and responsibilities Accepting coaching, guidance and direction from the Planning Manager to develop individual skill set Developing a participatory relationship with other Planners, sharing strengths and overcoming opportunities Participating in selective visits to stores (both Meijer and competition), industry events and Vendor facilities as defined by Leadership in order to continue the process of skills development Requirements: 2 to 4-year University or College Degree or commensurate retail experience Minimum 4-years experience in Merchandising or prior experience allocation and/or financial planning within the retail industry Knowledge of supply chain management Knowledge of the Retail industry; understanding of specific category product lines and core customer behavior preferred Analytical skills; Decision-making skills; Planning skills Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience

Job Title: Merchandising Director - Paperchase Company: BordersGroup Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: This position oversees the short-term (current2 year) strategic direction, is responsible for the mid-term (2-4 year) strategic direction, contributes to the long-term strategic direction, and is responsible for the sales/margin growth of the department. This individual oversees multiple categories, acts as an advocate for the department while balancing the holistic view of the overall business, and identifies plans and possibly implements business-building recommendations inside and/or outside assigned categories.Responsibilities: Identify, develop, communicate (internally/externally) and execute the 2-4 year business plan for department.This will include market trends, demands, sales forecasts, margin requirements to maximize profitable category sales, marketing initiatives, vendor relationship management initiatives, as well as resources, processes and required support Ensure the development and drive the implementation of annual category business plans for achieving targeted sales goals and other metrics, as measured by the Category Scorecard Oversee the achievement of sales, market share, gross margin and inventory turn goals as outlined in the category plan.Manages P&L for area of responsibility for BSS, BSR and .com. Oversees the Buyers' development and execution of the short-term strategies for assigned categories. Presents category analysis, plans and performance indicators to all levels of the organization. Remove barriers for, create avenues for, and challenge the buying teams to meet or exceed the category plan Select, manage, develop, challenge and coach buying team Responsible for developing bench within department and succession planning Establish and manage effective vendor partnerships in support of broad business objectives Engage in long-term project work, product development, vendor relationship building that maximizes business results and enables the category to move forward Proactively work across departments both within and outside the merchandising organization to address the needs of the assigned category plans balanced with a holistic view of the overall business. Identify new business-building opportunities within and outside of the department. Ensure creative approach to driving the business within buying team. Drive the implementation of the category, merchandise and assortment plans for achieving targeted category sales goals and other metrics

Job Title: Merchandise Planner* Company: Meijer Location: Grand Rapids, MI Description: Meijer is a leading Supercenter located in five states throughout the Midwest, with nearly 200 stores and almost 60,000 employees. As a multi-billion dollar retailer, Meijer is ranked as the 18th largest privately held company in the country, as well as one of the top 30 most reputable companies in the United States by Forbes Magazine. As you can tell, Meijer isn't just any company. We are extremely goal-oriented and customer-focused. We've achieved success after success to become a respected leader in a highly competitive retail market. We rely on our people to supply the talent and vision to achieve our goals. From store leadership to marketing to buyers to finance, the variety of careers available at Meijer is as interesting and diverse as the people who fill the positions. While your job responsibilities may differ, the purposes are all the same: To make Meijer the best retail organization in the nation. Currently, Meijer is looking for a Merchandise Planner. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for: Developing a partnership with the Buyer to drive merchandising strategies and tactics that deliver financial objectives and deliver ROI Partnering with the Buyer to drive and execute key business decisions impacting the assigned category such as: Sales and Margin Forecasting Product Flow & Exit Strategies Resource Allocation (Receipts, Space & Inventory) Calendar & Timeline Compliance with regard to New Stores, Remodel Stores & Category Transitions (including Seasonal Resets and Clearance) Partnering with the Buyer to support the development of key business strategies impacting the assigned category such as: Pricing & Promotional Activity Assortment Planning, including Planograms Pre/Post-Season Planning Partnering with the Buyer to drive the development of strategies which will achieve targeted goals Developing bottom-up financial plans that meet the assigned financial goals for sales, margin, turns and ROI Line/Category review preparation and presentation Partnering with the Buyer and Category Captain where appropriate to develop and present financial and statistical standardized documents that tie to assigned financial goals Partnering with the Buyer to develop sub-category buy plans and ladder plans which identify sales plan and purchase quantities which meet or exceed financial goals Providing post mortem analysis of sub-category and seasonal performance to plan including unanticipated causal factors and activities taken to enhance favorable results as well as those taken to minimize unfavorable results In-Season Management Co-Leading team meetings reviewing current state of the category, projecting future results and driving to solutions and actions which result in meeting or exceeding plan Forecasting and recording in the Planning Tool projected financial results of current strategies while maintaining high level of forecast accuracy Identifying item level opportunities to drive item level performance that increase sales or liquidate poor performers while providing direction to the Inventory Control Analyst on demand level forecasting at the total company level Partnering with the Buyer to drive execution of strategies which will achieve or exceed these goals Managing item level exit strategies to meet targeted out date and manage margin impact Partnering with supply chain to develop strategies within the team for all products to maximize ROI while ensuring they align with overall Meijer supply chain strategies Enforcing FACT-based decision-making within the team Providing leadership within team to effectively manage an open relationship across the team and leadership Communicating with Planning Manager and appropriate levels of the organization to recognize and raise issues or opportunities in a timely manner Collaborating with Vendors and Buyers, utilizing merchandise planning tools, to project and record long term forecasts, including promotion and baseline, to maximize opportunities and ensure smooth product flow Providing coaching, guidance and direction to the Inventory Control Analyst to develop their individual skill set Providing daily supervision and management to the Inventory Control Analyst for key tasks including in-stock, transition management, allocation and product flow Developing an understanding of the Planner Manager and Buyer roles and responsibilities Accepting coaching, guidance and direction from the Planning Manager to develop individual skill set Developing a participatory relationship with other Planners, sharing strengths and overcoming opportunities Participating in selective visits to stores (both Meijer and competition), industry events and Vendor facilities as defined by Leadership in order to continue the process of skills development 2 to 4-year University or College Degree or commensurate retail experience Minimum 4-years experience in Merchandising or prior experience allocation and/or financial planning within the retail industry Knowledge of supply chain management Knowledge of the Retail industry; understanding of specific category product lines and core customer behavior preferred Analytical skills Decision-making skills Planning skills Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 15%