Description
Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details:General Suammary:
Responsible for leading a staff in managing all fiscal sales, receipt, margin and inventory planning, analysis, forecasting and reporting for an assigned division(s).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure the proper administration and implementation of policies, plans and procedures used in the management of fiscal sales, receipt, margin and inventory planning for assigned division(s).
- Manage Open to Buy reporting, forecasting and analysis for assigned division(s).
- Manage in season plan revisions and forecasts for assigned division(s).
- Conduct regular meetings with Merchandising and Planning team in order to communicate any opportunities or risks to the plan or forecast and changes in strategy to maximize profits
- Manage SKU analysis and recommendations for purchase quantities while maintaining sales, inventory, margin and turnover objectives.
- Hire, appraise and train team members on Merchandise Planning and Analysis techniques and systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated results-oriented leadership including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General's mission & values.
- Strong analysis skills sufficient to interpret trends and other merchandise reporting data and provide feedback to management in the area of merchandise planning.
- Ability to maintain appropriate compliance and controls; a strong knowledge of merchandising.
- Strong problem solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives.
- A mature sense of self and the ability to manage in a high-growth, rapidly changing corporate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to produce results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, and managing key initiatives effectively.
- Ability to effectively recruit, assess and develop personnel. Strong “hands-on” performance management abilities.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
Qualifications:
Work Experience &/or Education
- 4 Year College degree (preferably in Retail or Business) and 2-4 years work experience in Retail Planning/Allocation or Supply Chain, or 4-6 years Previous Retail experience in Planning, Allocation, Replenishment, or Supply Chain
- Prior Merchandise Planning Systems required
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