Merchandise Planner (Computer Accessories)
<p><b>A World-Class Team</b></p><p></p><p>BJs Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.</p><p></p><p> Were a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.</p><p></p><p><b> Why Youll Love Working at BJs</b></p><p>At BJs Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.</p><p></p><p><b> Heres just some of what you can look forward to:</b></p><ul><li><b>Weekly Pay: </b>Get paid every weekso that you can manage your money on your terms.</li><li><b> Free BJs Memberships: </b>Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*</li><li><b>Generous Paid Time Off: </b>Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*</li><li><b>Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: </b>Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*</li><li><b>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: </b>Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*</li><li><b>Employee Stock Purchase Plan:</b> Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJs common stock at a 15% discount.*</li></ul><p></p><p>*Eligibility requirements vary by position.</p><div><div><p><b><span> Job Summary:</span></b></p><p><span><span>The Planner</span><span> </span><span>is responsible for</span><span> develop</span><span>ing monthly</span><span> financial plans and forecasts that align to the </span><span>department</span><span> strategy</span><span>. </span><span>Working cross functionally with the merchant in the forecasting process, you will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> </span><span>maximiz</span><span>ing</span><span> </span><span>both </span><span>sales and profit</span><span>,</span><span> while</span><span> effectively turning </span><span>inventory within the open to buy</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>At BJs you will </span><span>be responsible</span><span> for</span><span> using analytics to drive </span><span>most</span><span> profitable </span><span>product life cycle, including </span><span>end of life</span><span> management.</span><span> </span><span>Planners </span><span>are r</span><span>esponsible for</span><span> overseeing and </span><span>providing</span><span> direction to allocation partners</span><span> ensur</span><span>ing </span><span>that the right products are available in the right retail channel at the right time, meeting our members expectations while achieving sales and profitability for assigned department.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities: </b></p></div><div><ul><li><span><span>R</span><span>esponsible for financials and </span><span>department </span><span>forecasting</span><span>, Strong knowledge of business metrics (sales, margin, inventory KPIs</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li><li><span><span>Responsible for supporting the creation of an optimal</span><span> assortment and strategic flow plans. </span><span>Builds</span><span> effective sales and inventory plans to drive profitability</span><span>. Influences inventory productivity to include end of life activity.</span></span><span> </span></li><li><span><span>Identifies and recognizes business opportunities 1 to 6 months out by analyzing the trends withing the business</span><span>. </span><span>Strong knowledge of market trends and ability to apply to categories planned</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Partner with Buyer(s) to develop a monthly Department-level bottom-up </span><span>forecast</span><span> with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory targets consistent with the category strategy</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Ability to evaluate </span><span>and communicate </span><span>opportunities and risks</span><span> including reacting to sales trends and invento</span><span>r</span><span>y flow as well as</span><span> </span><span>suggesting </span><span>markdowns and promotions </span><span>in order to</span><span> achieve sales margin, and inventory objectives</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Builds and executes new business opportunities by measuring results and providing</span><span> recommendations</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Accountable for ensuring department inventory plans and flow are successfully executed for new club </span><span>openings</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Manage Demand forecasts within JDA Demand </span><span>or</span><span> BY LDE</span><span> to ensure order optimization</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Responsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plans</span></span><span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li><span><span>Preferred 2-5 years experience</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Understand</span><span>s</span><span> financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Organizes thoughts and communicates credibly and concisely</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Presents to and influences team members and business partners, by </span><span>utilizing</span><span> relevant data and fact-based information to articulate results</span><span>. Able to </span><span>provide</span><span> recommendations in a </span><span>clear concise</span><span> manner</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision </span><span>as well as </span><span>cross functional</span><span>ly</span><span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Critical thinker, </span><span>that </span><span>can</span><span> interact professionally </span><span>with </span><span>both internal and external stakeholders</span></span></li><li><span><span>Desire</span><span> to Coach, Mentor, and Onboard</span></span><span></span></li><li><span><span>Advanced Excel Skills</span><span>, </span><span>Planning </span><span>software experience</span></span><span></span></li></ul></div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p> In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJs Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $60,500.00 - $79,500.00
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