Planner, Assistant

Overview:
The Assistant Planner is responsible for the tactical execution of select Merchandising and Supply Chain initiatives that align to our corporate strategies and support sales, margin, turnover and service goals. The Assistant Planner is primarily responsible for purchase order follow up and maintenance, preparation of files that support store assortments and promotions, and manual allocations. This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced, dynamic retailer in a gateway role.

**Responsibilities**:

- Track all purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of key product
- Identify and take corrective action to overcome warehouse backorders or short-stocked positions
- Review and manage system and report generated exceptions, such as late Purchase Orders and unfulfilled demand
- Prioritize inbound receipts with Distribution Center (DC) Operations
- Manage all DC receiving exceptions, working with appropriate cross functional teams to provide disposition
- Primary store point of contact for Inventory related concerns. Troubleshoot potential issues, informing appropriate partners, and taking necessary actions
- Prepare files that will trigger replenishment for new item introductions, promotions and display requirements
- Execute manual one time purchases and allocations to stores as needed for marketing events and promotions and execution of transfers for internal movement of merchandise
- Partner with Merchandise Planners on special projects

**Other Functions**:

- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:
**Education/Certification**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

**Required Knowledge**:

- Advanced skills in MS Excel
- Retail industry business acumen
- Working knowledge in Sales Planning and Inventory Analysis
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Microstrategy
- Knowledge of RELEX a plus

**Experience Required**:

- 1-2 years in specialty retail or e-commerce environment in inventory/replenishment capacity is a plus. Willing to train the right individual with a passion for success and a willingness to learn.

**Skill and Ability**:

- Ability to work independently
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and follow through skills a must
- Intuitive in nature; ability to anticipate what is coming next
- Team Player
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment

**Equal Opportunity Policy**

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

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