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The Merchandise Planner plays a key role in developing, executing, and communicating strategic merchandise financial plans. This individual will partner with the Merchandise teams to help them drive and maximize sales and margin. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to forecasting sales, gross, vendor funding and inventory as well as developing pre-season plans at category and sub-category levels by week. This position is expected to prepare for and coordinate weekly/monthly forecast meetings with the Merchandise team (Category Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents).

• 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 weekly.

• Present financial plans, forecasts, and strategies in key meetings.

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

  Requirements

• Two to four years of experience as a Merchandise Planner or Financial Planner.

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

  Benefits at AutoZone

  AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:

• Competitive pay and time off

• Unrivaled company culture

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

• 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan

• Mental and physical wellbeing programs

• Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

  Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com.

  An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources