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Description
Lands End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, weve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period. Lands End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.
Lands End, a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands End Shops at Sears, is currently looking for an Inventory Planner. Since 1963, weve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period. Lands End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.
We are currently searching for an Inventory Planner at our Dodgeville, WI corporate headquarters. Lands End is a multi-channel retailer offering products through specialty catalogs, the Internet, and retail stores.
Key responsibilities:
Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, and financial objectives within your scope and area of responsibilities.
Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and bottom line profitability resulting in gross margin return on investment (GMROI) and inventory turn goals.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities.
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Partner with cross functional team on markdown management.
Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate.
Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis.
Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team resulting in shared best practices.
Provide manager with timely feedback on personal development and training needs.
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional team.
Manage key deliverables within cross functional team and peer group.
Initiate and maintain regular communication with global business partners.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements which could include: sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment, weeks on hand, weeks of supply, etc. and how to positively impact these metrics
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills; able to present business strategies and action plans
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
3-4 years experience as a Planner or equivalent.
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays
Details:
Job Id:
77432BR
Posted / Updated:
4/5/2010 3:31:55 AM
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