Regional Planner

Regional PlannerAt Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!Position SummaryThe Regional Planner will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth through partnering with Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, Store Operations and the Field. This role will deliver deep analysis and actionable insight focused on the product and location intersection that maximize return on investment. Primary focus will be on ensuring that total store inventory levels reflect the merchandising strategy and are allocated properly to meet or exceed sales, comp, gross margin and inventory goals.QualificationsBachelor's DegreeMinimum of 2 years of experience in Merchandise Buying, Allocation or PlanningStrong Retail Math acumenExcellent Computer skills, proficient in MS Office SuiteKnowledge of the functionality of the retail industry and various products in the marketKnowledge of Power BI is a plusProficient in Oracle planning system and JDA Allocation is strongly desiredShould have the aptitude of working in a team and making decisions based on study and evaluationWorks well under pressureExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Strong presentation skillsStrategic thinking and active listening skillsFlexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentMust be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independentlyEntrepreneurial spirit to drive localized salesJob ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with Manager of Regional Planning on special projects to drive sales regionallyExecute regional data analysis, validate analytic results, and recommend data-driven strategies to improve and maintain trends that focus on regional impacts (i.e. weather, economic conditions)Work ranges from tactical execution, analytical data analysis, preparation and population of reports, and interpretation/summary of findingsAid in developing hindsighting processes and metrics to measure Store Planning effectivenessAid in delivering new methods of store planning business analysis, process improvement, system efficiencies, and performance measurement to achieve work objectivesEnsure timely communication of key timelines, deliverables, and expectations to cross-functional team membersPartner and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize, develop, and manage sales and margin opportunitiesParticipate in Company initiatives to evolve the Inventory Management, Store Planning and Logistics organizationPrepare and deliver presentations, lead meetings, support training and documentation and delivery for Store Planning teamAnalyze sales at key location/clusters. Review, identify, and determine proper course of action to maximize sales, gross margin and inventory goalsEvaluate current trends to adjust future plans, adjust inventory and order strategyCollaborate with Buyer and Planner to create optimal location level allocations and establish store grade assortments based on key analyticsProvide input to Sales, Merchandising and Supply Planning organizations in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outsCreate, maintain, analyze weekly/monthly sales and inventory reportsFive Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below's Career Site to verify the posting.