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Associate Merchandising Planner

AutoZone, Inc. • Memphis, TN 38111 • Posted 4 days ago

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The Associate Merchandising Planner at AutoZone, Inc. is responsible for developing, executing, and communicating strategic merchandise financial plans. This role involves partnering with Merchants to drive and maximize sales and margin, forecasting for in-season business sales, vendor funding, and inventory, and developing pre-season plans at the category and sub-category levels. The position requires coordination of weekly/monthly meetings with the Merchandise Team and continuous analysis and communication of financial results.

Responsibilities

  • Forecast in-season business for sales, gross, vendor funding and inventory on a weekly basis.
  • Analyze plan, track actual vs. plan sales and reforecast inventory needs on a continuous basis. Communicate results to formulate appropriate actionable options.
  • Rework plans and balance to mid-season/latest estimate top-down financial plans
  • Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to Planner Leadership and supporting teams on a weekly basis. Maintain open and continual communication.
  • Present financial plans, forecasts, and strategies in key meetings
  • Support a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team

Qualifications

Required

  • A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar area.
  • Two to five years in experience in financial planning, and/or Merchandising.
  • Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

About AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone is a leading American retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories, with over 6,000 stores across the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and other countries. They offer a wide range of products including replacement parts, maintenance items, accessories, and services such as battery testing and diagnostic testing. AutoZone has established a significant presence in the automotive aftermarket industry and continues to invest in expanding its digital capabilities and product offerings to meet customer needs.

Full Job Description

The Associate Merchandising Planner plays a key role in developing, executing, and communicating strategic merchandise financial plans. This individual will partner with Merchants in driving and maximizing sales and margin. Some responsibilities include forecasting for in-season business sales, vendor funding, inventory, and developing pre-season plans at category and sub-category levels by period. This position is expected to prepare for and coordinate weekly/monthly meetings to the Merchandise Team who support the decision-making process (Category Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Forecast in-season business for sales, gross, vendor funding and inventory on a weekly basis.

+ Analyze plan, track actual vs. plan sales and reforecast inventory needs on a continuous basis. Communicate results to formulate appropriate actionable options.

+ Rework plans and balance to mid-season/latest estimate top-down financial plans

+ Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to Planner Leadership and supporting teams on a weekly basis. Maintain open and continual communication.

+ Present financial plans, forecasts, and strategies in key meetings

+ Support a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

+ A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar area.

+ Two to five years in experience in financial planning, and/or Merchandising.

+ Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.