Job Summary

: Assist higher-level Merchandise Financial Planner with the development and implementation of financial plans, including sales, inventory, and profit. Assists with monitoring sales and profit results and may provide recommendations to achieve financial goals. Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs the following in the capacity of an assistant.

- Develops the retail merchandise fiscal financial budget goals and procedures, working closely with buyers and inventory planners.

- Applies knowledge of merchandise planning and analysis to perform monthly financial reviews. Identifies trends, potential growth opportunities, and areas of concern; develops and monitors action plans for the merchandising departments and the e-commerce web store.

- Manages the financial planning process for their areas of responsibility within the Merchandise division.

- Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the order approval and open-to-buy process relating to sales and inventory for their retail merchandise categories.

- Develops, implements, and performs analysis of special projects. Plans, prepares, controls, and completes management projects and related correspondence related to the merchandising financial planning tools.

- Prepares communication to the field relative to sales, inventory, and gross profit analysis.

- Responsible for supervision and training of their direct reports, Financial Planners, and schedules work; prepares performance reviews; selects, approves, and/or recommends associate hiring/promotions and other personnel actions.

- Works under the supervision of a Senior Merchandising Financial Planner, who establishes deadlines and indicates the scope of responsibility. The incumbent receives minimum supervision, carries out missions with high independence, and exercises initiative and judgment when resolving problems and executing assignments. Carries out duties in accordance with established methods, procedures, and guidelines.

- Carries out a policy of courtesy and service. Recognizing the importance of attention required in a retailing and service organization, one should exercise tact, good manners, and courtesy when working with fellow associates and external customers.

- Tactfully responds to inquiries and assists in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required. Selection at the NF3C level requires a total of 4years of experience consisting of the following:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience which was gained in professional, technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of retail practices; demonstrated skill in dealing with others; and the ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions using sound judgment.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for nine months of experience, up to a maximum of a four year bachelors degree for three years of general experience.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  One year of responsible experience which provided background in: database/spreadsheet software applications; merchandising systems or similar responsible work within one or more operational or merchandising areas of non-appropriated fund or private sector retail work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the work of the position. Selection at the NF4A level requires a total of 5 years of experience consisting of the following:

Same GENERAL EXPERIENCE or OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE as indicated above .

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in the following: Procurement practices, methods, and procedures; Developing and managing an open-to-buy system; Developing seasonal financial plans; Preparation of inventory projections; Monitoring and maintenance of sales, inventory levels, and stock turns; Review and analysis of sales, inventory and profit trends; Database/spreadsheet software applications; Supervisory responsibility of human resources, etc. Selection at the NF4B level requires a total of 6 years of experience consisting of the following:

Same GENERAL EXPERIENCE or OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE as indicated above.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  3 years of experience in the following: Procurement practices, methods, and procedures; Developing and managing an open-to-buy system; Developing seasonal financial plans; Preparation of inventory projections; Monitoring and maintenance of sales, inventory levels, and stock turns; Review and analysis of sales, inventory, and profit trends; Database/spreadsheet software applications; Supervisory responsibility of human resources, etc. Job

:Merchandising Systems