Merchandise Planner Manager
$105,000–$118,500 year
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of Merchandise Planners by providing coaching, development, and oversight to ensure consistent execution of planning processes. Develop financial strategies, manage inventory investments, and oversee Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes to align with sales, margin, and profitability objectives. Analyze financial performance, identify risks, and recommend actions while leading weekly business reviews to communicate key metrics and action plans. Partner with Merchandising leadership to drive continuous improvement and champion best practices across planning activities. This role supports Family Dollar's growth by influencing key merchandising decisions and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Required Qualifications
- Experience using merchandise planning and retail ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail, Blue Yonder, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to develop financial plans, sales forecasts, inventory strategies, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans
- Strong knowledge of retail financial metrics, including sales, margin, inventory turnover, GMROI, and markdown optimization
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, and Finance
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners and support executive decision-making
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, retail merchandising, or a related analytical role
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial results
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
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