Planning/Allocation Manager

Opportunities exist for outstanding retail talent in the area of financial planning and allocation at the Planning/Allocation Manager level. This person will report to the VP of Planning & Allocation and will supervise multiple planners.  Our client is a growing retailer that provides unlimited career growth potential and an environment of retail excellence.  Responsibilities: ·  Partner with merchants to execute sales and profit objectives through building and managing of merchandise plans·  Identify opportunities and react to store trends through historical analysis and store visits·  Manage inventory dollars (OTB and markdowns) to support inventory turn goals·  Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate planners Requirements:·  Experience in a multi-unit retail environment as a Manager of Planning/Allocation·  MUST have experience supervising, training & developing direct reports, preferably planners·  Strong computer, problem solving, analytical, communication and leadership skills  Our client offers a competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits package, vacation, relocation assistance, and opportunity for advancement within one of the country’s leading retailers! To apply, please email your resume in Word format to:  Rebecca@answerquest.net  and reference “RB106rb-M-Planning Manager” in the subject line. This position not exactly right for you???  For other retail career opportunities, visit our website www.answerquest.net MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-IL-Chicago Area JOB CATEGORY: Other TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: RB106rbM COMPANY: MRINetwork EMAIL: Apply by Email