Merchandise Planner Jobs in Texas

Job Title: RETAIL MERCHANDISE PLANNER Company: Golfsmith International, Inc. Location: Austin, TX Description: RETAIL MERCHANDISE PLANNERTracking Code216837-971Job DescriptionThe Merchandise Planner is responsible for managing the assortment inventory of key product categories for all sales channels: retail stores, catalog and web.  Through annual planning and financial strategy, the Planner improves turns, in-stock, customer service, sales and margin.* Allocates all inventory for the assigned product category to retail stores, catalog and web.* Works with merchants and store operations to analyze and profile assortments and improve assortment productivity, including promotional forecasting, analysis and review* Works with vendor community to ensure vendor compliance of PO delivery.* Communicate with vendors, warehouse, logistics department and stores to ensure timely delivery of products.* Helps the accounting department resolve any invoicing discrepancies.* Contributes to the formation and enhancement of inventory strategy for all product categories* Conduct merchandise analysis and identify unproductive inventory; help to recommend action on product, space and store performance* OTB mgmt in partnership with Senior Merchandise Planners and merchants.* Create reports to analyze sales, margin, and inventory along with SKU maintenance  to support category initiatives* Partner with Proprietary brand team to position brands and products to increase category profit* Achieve inventory turns and in-stock objectives; act as PO facilitator* New store planning of product needs, dollar allocation, forecasting based on store set-up, grand opening promo and coordination of product* Mentor and develop others in the teamRequired Skills* Commitment to superb customer service* Proven analytical and problem solving abilities* Business knowledge of retail inventory management, merchandising concepts and operations* Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work in a fast-paced team environment* Computer literate, proficient on PC based applications to include Microsoft Excel* Bachelor’s degree in retail, marketing or finance preferredRequired Experience* 3-5 years work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandisingJob LocationAustin, TX, US.Position TypeFull-Time/Regular

Job Title: Merchandise Analyst Company: Michaels Store, Inc. Location: Irving, TX Description: Basic Function:Supports merchandising team by managing inventory to drive sales objectives and ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support financial objectives. Maximize assigned merchandise category profitability by optimizing inventory supply to meet customer demand, and minimizing opportunity cost of basic product out of stocks. Provide detailed reports and analysis to guide proper business decisions in support of achievement of sales and inventory goals of basic and trend programs.Primary Job Responsibilities: oInventory Management ? Work with Category Director/Managers and Inventory Management drive sales and profit by maintaining store in stocks of 96% or better and increasing inventory turn to match company plan. Prepares and presents detailed and accurate analysis on recommendations for timely flow and proper levels of merchandise for all basic and trend programs. Work closely with vendor community to improve performance on KPIs using vendor scorecard. oCategory team integration ? Actively works with all buying team members to create a positive and pro-active working environment. oTraining and direction ? Provide technical support, training and assistance to other team members. oAnalysis ? Working closely with category management team to analyze existing / proposed feature sets to: evaluate sales/space productivity, and inventory/space productivity. This will include working with merchandising to define projects and provide any ad hoc reports to present for approval. o Communication - Act as a positive, proactive communication resource link to merchandising, logistics, store operations, the vendor community and all other cross functional teams as needed for each project with regards to analysis, presentation, and store documents.

Job Title: Merchandise Planner Company: Academy Sports & Outdoors Location: Houston, TX Description: Works with buyers to prepare seasonal financial plans.Adjusts and maintains financial plans.Assists Buyers with planning and OTB.Analyzes and forecasts sales performance at store level as needed.Provides input and feedback for related OTB and Planning tools.Prepares analysis as needed.Coordinates training on merchandise planning and assortment planning tools.Monitors inventory status of assigned categories.Involvement in related projects as deemed necessary.Attends planning conferences and vendor meetings as requested.Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.