ASSISTANT MERCHANDISE PLANNER | JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

At Magnolia, the Assistant Merchandise Planner is responsible for assisting with the execution of merchandise planning functions. This position helps to prepare various reports to inform management in projections that will guide business decision-making and understands key metrics such as sales, gross margin, inventory and order value, and weeks of supply . This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Senior Merchandise Planner or Merchandise Planner and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold Magnolia’s m anifesto and values
• Develop seasonal plan strategies for assigned categories under supervision
• Present business priorities and opportunities within areas of responsibility
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Support the planning team in the management of inventory levels
• Keep an ongoing knowledge of all Magnolia products
• Provide reporting for analysis that supports seasonal buying strategies and decisions
• Build reports for analysis of markdowns and promotions, and maintain markdown and promotional pricing
• Create allocation transfer plans to support sales and inventory supply
• Perform o ther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hard s kills : P roficiency in Microsoft Excel required, f oundation in retail math and financial acumen
• Soft skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, h ighly resourceful team-player with the ability to work effectively and independently, proactive and solution-oriented, s trong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university required
• Experience: 1 + years of related work experience preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. General, verbal, and numerical intelligence is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Th is job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this descri ption at any time.