[ref. w52124602] Planning and Allocations Manager

Position Overview:

Compensation: $85,000-100,000

We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our crew as a Planning and Allocations Manager and help lead the next stage of growth for our company

What’s In It for You:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Sick Time
• Generous Employee Discounts
• Bonus Eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work environment

Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.

The Planning & Allocations Manager is responsible for developing, driving and maintaining merchandise plans across each Department and at the category/vendor level. Strategic core and seasonal merchandise allocations by store/region/channel will be a critical area of focus for this role and key to success in optimizing inventory turns and productivity and Merchandising’s business impact.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Manage Revenue, Margin, Inventory plans by channel, by region, by department/category and key strategic vendors
• Manage OTB, strategic store allocations and overall inventory levels to budgets and trend
• Continuously improve inventory turns & productivity, GM, and sell-through
• Monthly re-forecasting and demand plan management
• Aged Inventory Reporting & Analysis
• Refine Store Ranks supporting strategic allocations, streamlining assortment nuance by region, size curve analysis – maximizing extended/widths/smaller sizes by category by region.
• Own standard process to review store inventory levels in key departments and propose reallocations, transfers, and other indicated actions (i.e. RTV, MD, liquidation, etc) to optimize inventory balance and health.
• Build and grow meaningful vendor partnerships across key brands within the workwear/specialty industry
• Support product lifecycle management, pricing, and promotional strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient inventory health and maximize profitability
• Maintain a deep understanding of product and overall business performance by actively analyzing results, responding to current trends, and taking action to maximize and achieve company targets

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail planner or equivalent
• Multi-store experience in merchandise planning and allocations in a high-volume retail environment required
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with retail data and software
• Project management experience
• Negotiation skills and experience maintaining vendor relationships
• Experience managing and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders across an organization
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proactively prioritizes business needs, and effectively manages resources and time.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Domestic travel to Markets
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)

Who We Are:

Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear, work boots and work gear in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 33 retail stores under the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names in California, Washington and Nevada.

We are committed to outfitting hardworking people with the highest quality workwear, head-to-toe. We offer premium workwear brands, expert product knowledge, and exceptional customer service. We believe America’s blue collar and essential workers are the backbone of our communities and our country.

Our Values:

I HAVE RESPECT FOR ALL

I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

YES, I CAN

I AM READY

Pay Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.