Sr Category Management Planner
Core
Partner with Category Managers and Directors to optimize sales, gross margin, and inventory for seasonal and trend programs.
Role type
Senior Category Management Planner
Builds
Weekly sales, margin, and inventory plans at subclass level using MFP (Michaels Financial Planning)
Domain
Retail (Arts & Crafts)
Required skills
Numerical analysis, project management, SKU rationalization, seasonal planning, assortment planning, reset strategy execution, MFP administration, error correction, forward buy evaluation, pack optimization, timeline management
Preferred skills
Retail planning or allocation experience, Microsoft Excel proficiency, planning system skills
Technologies
MFP (Michaels Financial Planning), Microsoft Office (Excel)
Responsibilities
Provide analysis and recommendations to optimize sales, margin, and inventory; create weekly sales, margin, and inventory plans; develop and execute SKU rationalization goals; implement MD strategy following reset financial timelines; monitor progress of reset activities and integrate into forecasts; recommend wave breaks and optimal pack sizes.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-5 years experience), hands-on IC