Merchandising Planner, Notebooks

Purpose of Job

The Merchandising Planner is primarily responsible for leading assigned category to optimize sales and margin goals by defining and establishing pricing, category product planning and execution, inventory management and executing market strategies for new products.

Job Description

Responsible for attainment of sales and margin goals, reducing RMA rate and returns. Analyze category sales data and provides category sales forecastsReview inventory reports and overseeing inventory ratio, cold items and properly balanced inventoriesReview vendor agreements and collaborate with legal team for final approvalCoordinate sales data to come up promotion plansInitiate and nurture professional vendor relationshipsKeep abreast of market trends and identify new product opportunities that reflect customer demands, needs and opportunitiesThe position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Job Requirements

You are bachelor’s degree in business or equivalentYou have 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, supply chain and/or manufacturingExperience in negotiation with vendors for promotions and backend funding (MDF, Co-op, VIR, SR, and etc.)Experience in cost structure and margin calculationExperience in aging inventory managementAbility to professionally communicate with all levels of management and external clients. Bilingual Mandarin is highly preferredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skillsSelf-directed, fast learner and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environmentStrong reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to deal with multiple issues and details at oncePreferred with computer hardware and components knowledgeGood understanding on cross border business into international markets

Mental Functions

Essential Mental & Physical Function

Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions

Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Supervisor Responsibilities

None

Language Skills

Able to professionally communicate in English.

Work Environment

Office cubicle work settings with minimal expose to any hazards.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not required.