Planner - E-commerce or Stores

Kohl's - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Position Summary:

POSITION OBJECTIVE  This position is responsible in collaboration with the merchant teams to build seasonal financial plans to effectively achieve sales and profit goals and optimize return on inventory investment. This position oversees online assortments and inventory levels for Kohl's or Kohls.com. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-Season Planning •Develop divisional strategic plans to achieve sales and profit goals. •Plan sales and receipts for multiple fulfillment types (direct ship & EFC fulfillment). •Work with buying partners to ensure SKU growth that aligns with sales targets. •Partner with Product Development team to drive web exclusive growth in private/exclusive brands. •Develop projections for key items/classifications to ensure in stock position, consistent flow of product, and profitable exit strategies. •In collaboration with e-Comm and Brick & Mortar merchant teams, build divisional financial plans by department. •Partner with cross functional teams in marketing, logistics and web presentation to ensure seasonal strategies are supported. In-season Management •Manage divisional level OTB by dept to ensure optimal performance is achieved by month, quarter and season. •Communicate financial goals and performance to e-Comm and B&M merchant teams; execute in-season contingencies to ensure financial goals are reached. •Manage web-exclusive vendor relationships. •Utilize in-season projections to manage in stock position on key items/classifications. •Ensure web exclusive promotional pricing fits within the mark-up and GM plan. •Provide direction to Brick & Mortar partners to ensure adequate flow/depth of common assortment merchandise; accountable for determining flow strategy for all web exclusive product. •Partner with Web Presentation and e-Commerce merchant team to develop strategies to exit product profitability. •Analyze sales trends that are specific to the ecommerce channel. Communicate differences to merchant teams and product development to build on Private/Exclusive brand strategy. •Develop and maintain flow of POs into the EFC; work with EFC to resolve fulfillment-related issues. •Review and validate prep quantity for features, mailers and tab advertisements. Management of associates •Manages direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals in accordance with Company policies and practices. •Prepares and analyze unit plans and reports. •Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area. •Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications. •Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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