Regional Planner

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for retail? Look no further than Five Below! As our Regional Planner, you will play a key role in driving the success of our stores by overseeing merchandise planning, forecasting, and allocation for multiple regions. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in retail planning. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a knack for maximizing sales and profitability, we want you on our team!

1. Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies for multiple regions to drive sales and profitability.
2. Use data analysis and forecasting techniques to accurately forecast sales and inventory needs for each region.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure merchandise planning aligns with overall company goals and strategies.
4. Monitor and analyze sales trends, market conditions, and competition to make informed merchandise planning decisions.
5. Create and manage merchandise assortments for each region to maximize sales potential and meet customer demand.
6. Allocate merchandise to stores based on sales history, inventory levels, and market trends.
7. Conduct regular store visits to gather insights and make necessary adjustments to merchandise planning.
8. Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
9. Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations for markdowns, promotions, and transfers to optimize inventory turnover.
10. Train and mentor junior merchandise planners to ensure consistent and effective merchandise planning across all regions.
11. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in retail planning to continuously improve processes and strategies.
12. Communicate merchandise plans and strategies to upper management and provide regular updates on performance and opportunities for improvement.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Regional Planner in William Penn Annex East, PA 19106, USA is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. This may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. Additionally, the cost of living in the area may also affect salary ranges.

Five Below Inc. is an American chain of specialty discount stores that sells products that are less than $5, plus a small assortment of products from $6 to $25. Founded by Tom Vellios and David Schlessinger and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the chain is aimed at tweens and teens.