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Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation
DSW
Columbus, OH, United States
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Location Name: Home Office, Columbus
Department: Supply Chain
At DSW, we believe in the power of shoes. We understand shoes bring out something great from within, and since 1991 we've been helping everyone feel the rush of finding that perfect pair. So when you work for DSW, you become a part of all that. A family whose core values are comprised of passion, accountability, collaboration, and humility. You become one of us, You become a Shoe Lover!
Basic Function:
• The SVP of Merchandise Planning and Allocation is responsible for achieving the company’s sales and gross margin objectives through development of merchandise plans and optimal utilization of inventory.
• Partner with the Merchants to develop strategic plans to achieve the company financial objectives. Lead and mentor a team of planning and allocation professionals on the day-to-day execution of merchandise planning and inventory management. Maintain process and technology to support the business process. Significant partner with the Buying team.
Essential Functions:
• Operate as the financial lead for Merchandising. This includes key financial metrics, achievement of financial parameters, and leading the business to make profitable merchandise decisions.
• Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team in the development, analysis and revision of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit.
• Ensure that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the budget and profit parameters.
• Maintain risk assessment models that are used to determine buy levels and maintain profitability to budgets.
• Drive allocation strategies, processes and procedures to achieve the financial objectives of the company; update and improve as needed to accommodate increased complexities.
• Identify and address merchandise opportunities in specific stores by analyzing sales and inventory performance as well as space productivity.
• Incorporate company’s financial objectives into department/class merchandise plans.
• Manage monthly forecasting reviews.
• Track the performance of aged/clearance merchandise; initiate appropriate actions in order to achieve the seasonal performance goals.
• Manage the flow of receipts.
• Partner with all cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Recommend and implement technology to support ongoing improvement in process and efficiency based on the demands and growth of the business.
• Drive new business development from business case through implementation.
• Propose and deliver business recaps and financial strategies. Lead MPR (Merchandise Plan Review) for assigned merchandise categories.
• Hire, coach and develop a quality team including, development planning, succession planning and regular performance reviews to address personal growth and development needed to foster a productive, focused team.
• Provide leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to produce a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business.
• Interact and collaborate with all areas of the company, including Merchandising, Stores, Marketing, Distribution Centers and Senior Management.
• Ensure in-stock position on core and key items.
• Develop and present information to executive teams
• Recommend action and communicate issues that relate to Merchandising and may hinder DSW’s ability to achieve our financial objectives.
• Operate as a supporter and change agent for new system processes and implementations.
Qualifications:
• 10-15 years of related work experience in Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, with a minimum of 10 years management experience.
• Experience working in a high volume, fast paced, multi-channel retail environment.
• 4-year degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Customer-centric perspective.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking – able to take effectively develop strategy using an analytical approach to develop and refine.
• Proven track record for driving the business.
• Strategic and innovative thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills focused on developing a collaborative team environment ability to work across the organization, lead cross-functional teams, and influence without direct authority.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Courageous leadership style – willing and able to take calculated risks to push to future state.
• Financial acumen.
DSW believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate against any protected class including race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (defined as genetic information or impairments related to cancer), ancestry, marital status, family care leave, military and veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or based on any protected category under federal, state, or local laws. DSW also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and associates with disabilities unless doing so creates an undue hardship, in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application process or applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should request for accommodations by asking to speak with a Store Manager, District Manager, and Regional Manager, or by contacting Human Resources at HR-DSW@dswinc.com. DSW will work with the individual to attempt to identify a reasonable accommodation that will not impose an undue hardship on DSW.