Responsibilities
Getting the right products at the right price in the right Store at the right time is no small task. That's what H-E-B Merchandising Partners do every day--bring expertise to procurement, merchandising, analysis, pricing, quality assurance, demo programming, assortment, and inventory planning.As a Business Planner I, you'll partner with a Planner and other team members to execute processes to develop financial and item plans that support financial objectives and merchandise / inventory strategies.Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to excel in a team environment?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... strong aptitude for numbers?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to work with a sense of urgency and little supervision?We are looking for:- related experience; experience managing projectsWhat is the work?Sales / Strategy:- Works in collaboration with experienced Business Planner; assists in building financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans by season, at a weekly level; monitors performance in season; assists in maintaining open-to-buy; recommends strategies to Planner to stay on plan; may independently manage less complex categories- Supports Buyer / Business Planner to build assortment plan that will deliver KPIs and strategies- In partnership with a Buyer, develops strategies to maximize sales, profitability; develops commodity / item plans for each assortment to align key goals, metrics (sales, units, inventory, receipts, turn and margin expectations); collaborates with Buyer to ensure assortment plans meet financial, space, Store objectives- Supports Inventory Analysts in maintenance of productive service levels and Store / Warehouse inventory levels to support salesAnalytics:- Provides guidance to maximize seasonal, event, and promotional buys within budget parameters; establishes seasonal strategies; identifies missed growth opportunities to Planner; identifies inventory levels needed to support rate of sale based on target sell thru percent, weeks of supply, and life cycle of product- Analyzes historical data, current trends to identify risks and opportunities by item; identifies best sellers; rebuys / forecasts as necessary to drive sales; recognizes slow sellers; recommends profitable strategies to exit product in a timely manner to Planner- Partners with Planner, Buyer to prepare promotional and markdown strategy; analyzes impact / effectiveness in season; recommends future promotions / markdowns- Analyzes merchandise performance at department / item levels (sales, inventory); identifies risks, opportunities- Develops / maintains period forecasts of sales and inventory for basic and fashion styles; develops strategies to meet department financial goals and updated open-to-buy forecasts in planning system- Collaborates with Planner to develop / communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunitiesWhat is your background?- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience- 3+ years of related experience in inventory management, supply chain, retail business planning, or financial analysis- Experience managing mid- to large-scale projectsDo you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B GM Business Planner I?- Strong analytical skills- Strong Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, pivot tables, x-, v-, and h-lookups, conditional formatting)- Strong interpersonal skills- Strong verbal / written communication and listening skills- Strong organization and time management skills- Ability to work at all levels; ability to communicate persuasively and influentially cross-functionally- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines; attention to detail- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility, adaptability- Ability to excel in a team environment- Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment; strong sense of urgency- Ability to work with little supervision; self-motivation- Strong aptitude with numbersCan you...- Function in a fast-paced change-oriented environment- Travel as required- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods- Regularly lift 20 lbs or more10-2022
