What are the responsibilities and job description for the January 2026 - Retail Development Program - Assistant Planner position at Belk Administration Company?
Belk Retail Development Program Overview Belk offers talented and ambitious recent graduates the opportunity to work in multiple areas of our business. The Retail Development Program (RDP) is a fast-paced three-month program designed to prepare recent college graduates for a full-time role at Belk. We offer opportunities in several of our business functions including Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain and more! The program focuses on key components to support your development: Education, Experience, Exposure, Innovation and Results. The Retail Development Program – Planning will hire a class of program participants in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. RDPs are required to move and live in the Charlotte, NC Metro area with work-from-home flexibility. Planning - Position Summary The Retail Development Program – Planning prepares you for your first position as an Assistant Planner. The primary responsibilities of an Assistant Planner will include building merchandise financial plans, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals. In addition, you will work independently and partner with the Planner to conduct key business analysis, to maximize profitability. Through our hands-on learning approach, participants assume job responsibilities quickly while completing a robust learning curriculum. In addition to on-the-job learning, participants will engage with a variety of senior leaders across the company, attend networking events and learn from top talent in the business. Planning RDPs are placed within a Buying office to experience the job first-hand. Participants are also matched with mentors to help acclimate to Belk and develop on the job. On the Job Work in a fast paced, dynamic, test and learn environment Become the store expert in your assigned office Learn to create and leverage planning ladders to speak to sales, pricing and stock related risks Create data driven recaps on business to incorporate into future season strategies to drive the profitability of your office Support and drive the profitability of your office/department with your Buyer and Planner Support development of style/SKU counts and replenishment strategies by location/cluster Analyze current sales trend, inventory levels and past selling history to help develop distribution strategies and support allocations to achieve optimal inventory levels by store Provide business support through report generation and analysis of business results Position Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future Must have graduated within 6 months of May 2025 and able to start full time January 2026 Bachelor's degree required; Strong academic performance in business, finance, operations, or another related field, strongly preferred. Prior internship in field strongly preferred. Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Advanced Excel Passion for solving problems; strong analytical skills and aptitude with numbers Ability to use forecasting models and sales insights Understanding of trend analysis, forecasting, data analytics, visualization, reporting, and data story telling Open to learning, able to adapt to changing circumstances and reprioritize tasks as needed Ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners at all levels of the organization We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders. Diversity is about embracing our differences and realizing they are what makes us stronger. We believe in an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed to bring their whole selves to work or to shop. We are on a mission to break down inequality and leverage our influence to make a position impact against racism every day. Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights. Back to Belk Careers Home Back to Belk Corporate Job List Accessibility Guidelines Belkcareers.com is committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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