Planning Manager

Merchandise Planning Manager

General Summary

Own / manage multiple processes within the Merchandise Planning group. Develop / manage business plans that are in alignment with company strategies that also incorporate contingency plans that allow for anticipation of obstacles. Establish / execute group work goals that are results oriented yet allow creativity and vision.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning Managers are responsible for providing direction, management, training, and guidance to Merchandise Planners. Provide the analytical and process oriented skill set to compliment the Merchandise Managers product / assortment knowledge and cooperatively manage the category. Merchandise Planning Managers serve as subject matter experts on all issues pertaining to the planning function within Family Dollar. Working with the senior management team, Merchandise Planning Managers ensure that the planning process is executed consistently and in accordance with the company's goals and objectives.

Leadership

• Inspire the team to share in the company / category vision / goals
• Model the way / behavior that you expect from others through clear guiding principles
• Challenge the process by searching for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
• Foster collaboration and trust through enabling others
• Create a culture of recognition and celebration of other contributions
• Responsible for all activities and deliverables
• Administer team members training, performance reviews
• Assist in the recruiting and retaining talent

Financial Analysis / Forecast

Position Requirements

Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; master's degree preferred

Experience : Five or more years of related experience in an analyst or planner role. This should include prior experience in the retail

Industry And Supply Chain / logistics Experience. Managerial Experience Preferred

Job Related Skills

Possess strong communication, leadership, presentation and team building skills.

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office products, possess strong mathematical and computation skills, and have the

ability to read and analyze financial reports. Knowledge of financial, economic, accounting theory and statistical modeling techniques

is required.