Assistant Merchandise Planner

ASSISTANT MERCHANDISE PLANNER  |  JOB DESCRIPTION  GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES At Magnolia, the Assistant Merchandise Planner is responsible for assisting with the execution of merchandise planning functions. This position helps to prepare various reports to inform management in projections that will guide business decision-making and understands key metrics such as sales, gross margin, inventory and order value, and weeks of supply. This position works from  Magnolia headquarters in Waco, Texas.  REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Senior Merchandise Planner.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  AVAILABILITY  Full-time salaried position = 40 hours per week Available to work flexible/longer hours, including weekends, special events, and holidays  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uphold Magnolia’s mission, vision, and values Develop seasonal plan strategies for assigned categories under the supervision of Senior Merchandise Planner and Merchandise Planner Present business priorities and opportunities within areas of responsibility Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors Support the planning team in the management of inventory levels Keep an ongoing knowledge of all Magnolia products Create effective working relationships with cross functional partners to gain product feedback and market research to manage the product life cycle Provide reporting for analysis that supports seasonal buying strategies and decisions Build reports for analysis of markdowns and promotions, and maintain markdown and promotional pricing Create allocation transfer plans to support sales and inventory supply Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Foundation in retail math and financial acumen Highly resourceful team-player with the ability work effectively independently Proactive and solution-oriented EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in Business, Engineering, Merchandising, or related field required 1 year of merchandise planning or relevant experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.

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