POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Merchandise Planner, ECommerce is responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of inventory for the ECommerce business, based on analysis of financials, historical data, and current market trends.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  • Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company. • Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that support product and financial strategies. • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class. • Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate strategies that align future financial and product opportunities in the area. • Forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly basis. • Present forecasts and action plans in monthly Merchandise Planning Committee meetings. • Recap end-of-season best-sellers by category. • Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. • Recap and analyze actual sales results against plan and LY. • Work with Merchants and Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse.

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIREMENTS: • 3-5 years of Merchandise Planning experience, including ECommerce Planning • Business analysis and strategic, innovative thinking skills • Understanding of retail financial measurements • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities • Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills • Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Arthur Planning experience a plus.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance;
• High School diploma, 6 years experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard prefered.
• Or High School diploma, US Coast Guard or Navy “C” or “A” school 4 years experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard prefered.
• NavSea Cableway and or connector cerfication desired but not required.
• Experience with Cable Fabrication (Multi-pin, RF, Network, Power, Fiber, Mil-spec, or serial cable assemblies)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with  personnel and other government agencies at all levels;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Must be able to understand and interpret Engineering Drawings;
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint). Solid Excel experience is a must;
• Work in the kneeing position and layout of cable runs that are under false decking.
• Carry 50lbs. The employee can be lifting 25lbs to 50lbs 5 – 10% of the day, carrying 10 to 40lbs throughout the ship 25 to 50% of the day or pushing and pulling while running cable or installing equipment up to 80% of the day.
• Be on their feet in a standing, crouching or walking position up to 90% of the day;
• Ability to work independently;
• Its desired but not required to have proficiency in operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks and forklifts
• Ability to Travel between 60% and 75% annually

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for frequently bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with the opportunity to move about.  Occasionally there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 50 pounds. Near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; lift horizontally and vertically.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.  Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.  We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.  We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.