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National Director, Merchandise Planning
Levy Restaurants, Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago, Illinois
POSITION: National Director, Merchandise Planning
LOCATION: Chicago
REPORTS TO: President of Rank + Rally
The National Director, Merchandise Planning is responsible for taking top line budget direction and effectively directing the sales, gross margin, receipts and inventory plans by department.
Responsibilities
• Develop/supervise, consolidate and communicate comprehensive pre-season planning strategies that identify opportunities and risks across company departments
• Weekly analysis of item selling/total sales by department as it relates to the greater company targets
• Direct monthly OTB meetings, maintain by department, seasonal OTB, recommend necessary receipt flow/markdowns and follow through with CFTs
• Manage in-season profitability in order to achieve or exceed seasonal plans
• Recommend future receipt adjustments, capitalize on future growth opportunities
• Ability to forecast as well as run day-to-day operations
• Communicate planning strategies and opportunities to business leadership
• Collaborate with key cross functional partners to realize optimal profits for the Division, Company
• Responsible for the selection, development and retention of team members
• Mentor, coach and counsel direct reports on performance expectations
QUALIFICATIONS
• 8-12 years of retail planning or financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent
• Proven track record leading winning teams
• Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
• Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent organizational ability to support multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow in company
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Levy we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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