Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving financial performance relating to Sales, Inventory productivity, Sell Through, and Margin through a strong working knowledge of merchandise planning techniques and principles.

Candidate will work to develop strong teamwork between Inventory Management, Space Planning, Store Ops, Pricing, Logistics and Merchandising.

The successful candidate will create Annual, Pre-Season, and Assortment Plans that balance TSC's Merchandise and Inventory Productivity strategies, and will collaborate with all functional areas to ensure those plans are executed.

They will analyze and interpret data from multiple sources, provide forecasting support, and suggest appropriate actions by managing the Open-To-Buy and In-Season Monitoring processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

1. Primary focus on merchandise financial plans, building assortment plans and completing financial analysis. Create and present Assortment Plans in accordance with the official line review schedule.

Completed assortment plans will accurately reflect a balance of merchandise strategy, financial objectives, and the varying regionality of TSC's stores.

2. Forecast and Plan promotional (circular, event) items and purchases; research previous results and apply learnings to improve forecast accuracy.

3. Create, maintain, and adjust Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Forecasts / Open to Buy. Present forecasts to management;

provide recommendations and action points as needed. Follow up and report back on progress made on goals.

4. Plan, measure, and implement actions to improve Seasonal Sell-thru. Facilitate and manage the seasonal Correction of Errors process with multiple business partners;

document learnings and provide recommendations.

5. Create and maintain "Key Item" plans on strategically important items. Collaborate with Merchandising on a unit sales forecast and Inventory Management on proper receipt flow.

6. Create the Annual Merchandising Budget with close collaboration from Merchandising and Inventory Management.

7. Travel as needed to trade shows, vendor facilities, TSC store and DC tours, and off site training.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience requiredBachelor's degree is preferredAny suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

High Demand IT Specialized Skills

Platform Knowledge

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Preferred Systems Experience : SAP, Business Objects, E3 or other planning / inventory management software.
• Strongly Preferred : Strong skill set in Microsoft Office, highly skilled in Excel.

Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling / Stooping / Bending
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

General Description

1) Manage material supply chain to meet production requirements and operational needs.

2) The material planner places appropriate purchase orders to suppliers for the needed resources.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products.

Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe.

We’re active in more than countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Review / update material planning and manage material availability : planning of raw & packaging materials, ensuring that the production plan can be executed.
• Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines. Review the 12wk outlook for the material plan, taking into account capacity agreements and storage capacity on the site.
• Support the material controllers and the site with analyses when needed to create visibility
• Manage MRP exception messages.
• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
• Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
• Reviewing with Supplier flexibility to support Material Planning with respect to supplier capacity and suppliers 2nd tier material availability
• Link to Procurement and Inbound Supply Chain Manager to improve Supplier Performance and escalate in case of structural material availability issues (& inform stakeholders).
• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC) of raw and pack materials, whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack). Ensure rework and scrapping at the site / primary DC.

Job Requirements

• University Education (e.g. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations
• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviors.
• At least 3-year experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint / Coating or Retail
• Expert on Supply Planning in SAP and BI and experience on IBP processes, Advanced Supply Planning tools and Project and Change Management skills

Competencies

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID : LI-DNP

LI-DNP

Nearest Major Market : Nashville

G Catering is a premier off-premise catering company located in the heart of Nashville, TN. G Catering is a part of an exciting event scene where our employees have the opportunity to work a variety of social, corporate, music industry, and private events throughout various venues all throughout Nashville and the greater surrounding areas.

We regularly cater to our celebrity clientele, high-end society events / galas, and numerous weddings with some of the top event planners in Nashville.

We are proud to be the exclusive caterers at two of Nashville’s most elite wedding and event venues, as well. We are seeking a person who is wanting to expand their experience in the hospitality industry with our team who has valued and upheld our motto of Gracious Service, Creative Cuisine’.

Event Production Lead and Event Culinary Assistants - on-site of events - evenings and weekend availability required :

• Expedite the packing of assigned event
• Coordinate with logistics packing of event trucks
• Arrival on site - Organize on-site kitchen equipment and layout
• Coordinate all culinary requirements on site with the Event Manager
• Manage and direct all onsite culinary personnel
• Direct culinary activity on site to coordinate the time line of the event with the culinary presentations detailed in the BEO.
• Manage clean-up and breakdown of on-site kitchen after event is complete
• Fill out all post-event documents and sign out event culinary personnel

Working at G Catering

• Health insurance

Details Nashville is one of the most respected hospitality staffing companies in Nashville. We work with some of the most prestigious catering companies and event coordinators in the area.

We’ve continually provided our clients with some of the finest, most dependable hospitality staff since 2011.

Benefits : Flexible schedule, ability to pick up shifts, employee discount program, great hourly pay rate, conducive work environment, free banquet server training, etc,.

Shifts range from on-call, day shifts, evening shifts, and weekends. We are currently taking applications for full-time, part-time and on-call positions.

We’re looking for dependable Event Staff who exhibit a high level of professionalism. The ideal candidates are able to work in a fast-paced environment to provide hospitality services for corporate and private functions.

Event Staff set up for events, carry trays of china or glassware, provide beverage service, and clean up at the event's conclusion.

They serve guests by providing information to help food and beverage selections (when needed); presenting ordered choices;

maintaining dining ambiance; accommodating guests at a function while circulating the room.

Physical Requirements : Ability to bend and carry up to 40 pounds, ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours at a time, Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Certification (TABC) license or the willingness to secure a TABC license.

Pay rage $17-$25 per hour depending on experience and it's biweekly via direct deposit.

Apply today!

Working at Details Nashville