Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation

4 months ago


Charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Control

ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273


The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Control to join our Planning & Allocation team


JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing the development of long and short range merchandise plans, forecasts, allocation strategies and execution for the assigned area. Responsible to manage and control merchandise purchases and inventories within agreed upon guidelines. Develop collaborative relationships with all levels of management as well as cross functional partners. Manage, train and mentor planning and allocation teams.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Champion change and understand change management
  • Effectively train, mentor and develop planning and allocation team
  • Develop top line financial plans
  • Review and approve long range financial plans at the department level
  • Review and approve open to buy sales, markdown projections and recommended actions
  • Review and approve allocation strategies
  • Responsible for collaborating with DMM on assigned area of responsibility
  • Participate in quarterly analysis and hindsight meetings
  • Develop and maintain relationships with cross functional teams
  • Communicate necessary business information to the necessary teams
  • Support all systems upgrades and testing
  • Partner with SVP on special projects and analysis
  • Develop and maintain milestone calendars


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • 10+ years experience in Merchandise Planning and Allocation.
  • Bachelor degree required. Fashion Retailing or Business degree a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong organization, communication and development skills
  • Strong Excel and Word skills
  • Collaborative mentality and ability to work in a team environment


The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more


The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.



  • charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & ControlON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Control to join our Planning & Allocation team!JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for overseeing the development of long and short range merchandise plans, forecasts, allocation strategies and...


  • charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & ControlON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Director, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Control to join our Planning & Allocation team!JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for overseeing the development of long and short range merchandise plans, forecasts, allocation strategies and...

  • Junior Allocator

    4 months ago


    charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    AllocatorON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team!JOB SUMMARY:As an Allocator, you will be trained to evaluate store performance and analyze sales trends by location to maximize sales and profitability. The Allocator creates monthly allocation strategies, identifies and responds to risks...

  • Junior Allocator

    3 months ago


    Charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    AllocatorON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team!JOB SUMMARY:As an Allocator, you will be trained to evaluate store performance and analyze sales trends by location to maximize sales and profitability. The Allocator creates monthly allocation strategies, identifies and responds to risks...

  • Junior Allocator

    7 months ago


    Charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    AllocatorON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team!JOB SUMMARY:As an Allocator, you will be trained to evaluate store performance and analyze sales trends by location to maximize sales and profitability. The Allocator creates monthly allocation strategies, identifies and responds to risks...


  • Charlotte, NC, United States MetroNet Inc. Full time

    Love Your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet and Vexus! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet and Vexus, where we do not just build networks; we build communities. Recently, Metronet acquired Vexus, and effective January 1, 2025, all Metronet and...


  • Charlotte, United States Cato Corporation Full time

    Merchandise Planning System ManagerON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273The Cato Corporation is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planning System Manager to join our IT Department.JOB SUMMARY:Full responsibility of the Merchandise Planning and Assortment Planning Systems, including maintenance and user support. Liaison between business groups and IT. ESSENTIAL...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Electrolux Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Product Line Merchandising Strategist will play a key role in driving sales execution across channels by developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Commercial Director to create merchandising and sales promotion plans that meet business objectives.Manage the promotion and commercial...


  • charlotte, United States Oscar Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a seasoned Director of Construction to lead and oversee our solar energy projects from concept to completion. This role is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires an expert with 6-10 years of experience in solar construction. The Director of Construction will manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are...


  • Charlotte, United States Oscar Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a seasoned Director of Construction to lead and oversee our solar energy projects from concept to completion. This role is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires an expert with 6-10 years of experience in solar construction. The Director of Construction will manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are...


  • charlotte, United States Oscar Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a seasoned Director of Construction to lead and oversee our solar energy projects from concept to completion. This role is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires an expert with 6-10 years of experience in solar construction. The Director of Construction will manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States TEKsystems Full time

    About TEKsystems">TEKsystems is a leading technology staffing and services firm.Job Summary:">We are seeking a highly motivated Product Data Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining product data integrity within our client's designated software systems.Key Responsibilities:">Maintain accurate product costs,...


  • Charlotte, United States talisman Full time

    Job Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Location: Charlotte NC (Hybrid), or Fully RemoteIndustry: Project Financing / LendingOverview:Talisman Advisory Partners have been retained by a leading lender/financer of domestic renewable energy projects to assist them in the recruitment of an experienced FP&A Director. This role suits someone...


  • Charlotte, United States talisman Full time

    Job Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Location: Charlotte NC (Hybrid), or Fully RemoteIndustry: Project Financing / LendingOverview:Talisman Advisory Partners have been retained by a leading lender/financer of domestic renewable energy projects to assist them in the recruitment of an experienced FP&A Director. This role suits someone...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Pattons Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Operations Planning Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring on-time execution of service jobs by aligning all required resources, including material and manpower. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Material Procurement, Warehouse Operations, Service Coordination, and Field Service Execution.Key...

  • Delivery Merchandiser

    5 months ago


    Charlotte, United States Adams Beverages Nc LLC Full time

    Delivery Merchandiser The Delivery Merchandiser is responsible for following behind a driver to merchandise retail accounts. This role is nonexempt and reports to the Delivery Manager. Primary Objectives & Essential Functions: Merchandising Functions Fills, rotates, and merchandises products in cold vaults, shelves and displays. Physically moves product...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Full time

    Career Opportunities at Atrium HealthWe are seeking a Patient Services Director to join our team at Carolinas Medical Center. As a Patient Services Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the direct provision of patient care and assisting with daily operations, including coordination of patient care and outcomes, allocation of human and fiscal...


  • Charlotte, United States Real8 Group Full time

    Real8 Group, Inc. is a national executive search firm serving the real estate industry. We are a dedicated team of experienced recruiting experts with a proven track record of filling virtually every type of real estate position. Our areas of expertise include property management, accounting, construction, acquisitions, asset management, development,...


  • Charlotte, United States Real8 Group Full time

    Real8 Group, Inc. is a national executive search firm serving the real estate industry. We are a dedicated team of experienced recruiting experts with a proven track record of filling virtually every type of real estate position. Our areas of expertise include property management, accounting, construction, acquisitions, asset management, development,...


  • charlotte, United States talisman Full time

    Job Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Location: Charlotte NC (Hybrid), or Fully RemoteIndustry: Project Financing / LendingOverview:Talisman Advisory Partners have been retained by a leading lender/financer of domestic renewable energy projects to assist them in the recruitment of an experienced FP&A Director. This role suits someone...