MERCHANDISE PLANNER/ANALYST

Merchandise Planner / Analyst

Tracking Code 16503-687 Job Description The Merchandise Planner / Analyst is responsible for planning, forecasting and analyzing for budgets, metrics and stock levels related to the Merchandise Division, for properties as assigned.

In addition, the Merchandise Planner will place product reorders for select products as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to change or add to the duties of this position at any time.

• Calculates and manages Open to Buy for assigned properties on an ongoing basis
• Evaluates retail product business related metrics on an ongoing basis, providing key recommendations and data to the retail buying group.
• Investigates product movement and inventory movement related data to ensure effective product flow
• Analyzes sales by category, store, property, etc, to identify trends and actions to support driving the business, making recommendations as appropriate
• Enters order data and executes data cleanup to support buyers as needed
• Performs general business analytics functions as requested by buyers and PSC Revenue Leadership
• Supports property floor set activities on occasion
• Performs job duties of other similar level departmental roles on occasion, when necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills 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.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work with a diversified work force and to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers
• Must have the ability to positively influence others
• Must be able to work with, organize and lead groups of people
• Must be able to critically process situations and data, and react quickly while using good judgment
• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business financials, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Merchandise POS and inventory systems
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Must be able to perform basic math functions
• Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Must be able to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Must be able to utilize strong verbal and written skills
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and write financial reports and business correspondence
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be willing to adapt to changes, policies, and procedures
• Must have a pro-active mindset with a high sense of urgency
• Must display attention to detail focus
• Occasional Travel Required, typically less than 15% of the time

Required Experience EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in related field of study preferred
• Theme park or multi-unit retail planning and / or buying experience, or equivalent experience preferred
• Work history that illustrates successful ability to teach, train, influence, and coach others with positive result
• Proven experience in successfully managing large scale retail product mix and retail product development
• Proven experience successfully troubleshooting retail business plans and results
• Experience with Retail Inventory software is a plus

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Must have and maintain a Driver's License

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 may be required to sit, stand and / or walk for long periods of time.

The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, twist, squat, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move, carry, grip, grasp, hold, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

The employee must have average manual dexterity, vision, hearing and fitness. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus and night vision.

Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold and heat, wet / or humid conditions, and moderately exposed to sun radiation
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud
• The employee has occasional exposure to slippery / wet floors and ground
• The employee has occasional contact with abrasive / sharp objects, skin irritants and toxic exposures (cleaning supplies)

Employment at Herschend Family Entertainment is contingent on the completion of a

criminal background check and a drug screen, with the results being negative.

Herschend Family Entertainment employees are subject to pre-employment, post-injury, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random testing for illegal drug usage.

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Job Location Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States Position Type Full-Time / Regular Apply

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