MERCHANDISE PLANNING SPECIALIST - HYBRID - TAMPA/FT MYERS REGION, FL

CITY Furniture is a leading furniture company in South Florida with over 50 years of experience. The Merchandise Planning Specialist's primary role is to maximize sales and profitability through efficient planning and optimization of showroom product assortment, while collaborating with various internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in showroom tours by region with merchants, visual, and sales teams to evaluate product performance, and address gaps or opportunities in merchandising strategies
• Compiles showroom performance data to review with the sales management team to solicit feedback and gain showroom level insights in product performance
• Presents recommendations to the merchandising team to keep, drop or replace items in the assortment based on showroom performance analysis
• Generates showroom merchandising project scope and CAD layout plans for assortment optimization projects and coordinates execution with the visual project manager
• Allocates store space effectively based on the assortment's performance by style, and product categories
• Produces product transition plans tailored for different store locations based on localized sales performance, by category, style, and selling group to support merchandising goals, and initiatives
• Evaluates and optimizes the product assortment by region through analyzing various aspects of the assortment to ensure that it aligns with the company's goals, customer preferences, and market trends
• Analyzes historical sales data of product selling groups to identify top-performing items, slow movers, and underperforming products
• Recognizes seasonal variations and emerging trends to adjust the assortment accordingly and capitalize on market opportunities
• Creates showroom revenue per square foot by style CAD diagrams to evaluate performance, style adjacencies, and layout effectiveness
• Updates and maintains the showroom product CAD layouts and product CAD library
• Supports the planning and executing of new store opening projects, and showroom remodel projects
• Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed, beyond those listed in the responsibilities

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or relevant field of study required
• 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred
• Experience in a retail environment, merchandising, category management, space planning preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, and weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Up to 10% of travel, overnight stays as needed
• Prolonged sitting in office setting
• Prolonged walking and standing during showroom tours
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
• Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Valid Florida Driver's license
• 1 to 2 years of related experience preferred
• Experience in a retail environment, merchandising, category management, space planning preferred

Benefits

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation
• Visibility into all Associate-level pay ranges within your department
• Opportunity for performance-based and profit sharing bonuses
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental leave
• Opportunity for Flexible Work Environment and Schedule (varies by department and role)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Health Benefits
• Free virtual healthcare services (for Associates enrolled in our medical plans)
• Medical options include Employer-funded HSA options
• Vision to support your eye health and well-being
• 100% Employer-paid Dental option available to all Associate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance 100% employer-sponsored options
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• Retirement Benefits
• 401(k) - once enrolled, Associates are 100% vested with discretionary Company Match
• Roth 401K Option
• Financial Wellness webinars
• Growth Opportunities
• 90% Promote from Within
• Access to various training for professional development
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) (varies by department)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program

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