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Manager of Assortment Planning

**Overview:** The Manager of Assortment Planning is responsible for managing a specific division (within Consumables or Discretionary) and leading a team of Assortment Planners. The role involves translating business strategies into tactical assortment plans and driving performance across the division, ensuring that key financial metrics are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Division Management:** Own the assortment planning strategy and execution for a specific division, working closely with Merchandising, Finance, and Inventory teams.

+ **Team Leadership:** Manage a team of Assortment Planners, ensuring effective execution of assortment planning processes and goals.

+ **Strategic Execution:** Translate high-level business strategies into detailed assortment plans that align with division objectives and consumer needs.

+ **Process Improvement:** Continuously refine assortment planning processes to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and drive better decision-making.

+ **Technology Integration:** Partner with internal teams to ensure the effective use of assortment planning tools, driving alignment between Anaplan and PowerBI dashboards for optimal reporting and decision support.

+ **Performance Accountability:** Track and monitor division-level KPIs, ensuring assortment plans are delivering on sales, margin, and inventory productivity goals.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Analytics, or related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in Assortment Planning, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning or related roles.

+ 3+ years of experience managing teams or projects in a retail or merchandising environment.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using planning tools.