Merchandise Planner, Sr. jobs in Alaska

Merchandise Planner, Sr. plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Planner III
  • Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • POSITION TITLE: Planner III

    STATUS: Regular Full Time

    SALARY: 14A $34.39/hr

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    PCN: CP0314

    UNION STATUS: 01 APEA

    REPORTS TO: Deputy Director Community Planning

    POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

    CLOSES: Open Until Filled

    Basic Function

    To implement the Comprehensive Plan by administering the Zoning Code, special studies, and providing information to the general public concerning land use.

    Typical Duties

    • Review and authorize zoning permits, flood plain permits, nonconforming status determinations, base flood elevations and certificates and other related permits to determine compliance with the zoning, subdivision, and other ordinances. Advise the public of other applicable laws and regulations; refer to appropriate agency, as needed.
    • Perform field inspections, investigations and technical review of land use and development requests, nonconforming use determinations, conditional uses, zoning variances, rezones, etc.
    • Gather and analyze data, consult the public and other agencies, prepare staff reports and graphic presentations and formulate department recommendations regarding land use and development requests, including oral presentations at Planning Commission, Borough Assembly, and other public meetings.
    • Interpret ordinances; prepare position paper and department recommendations regarding possible revisions and new ordinances.
    • Review platting requests for compliance with Zoning and Flood Plain ordinances.
    • Maintain databases on zoning, flood plain and other permits, etc.
    • Assist with the creation of a permit tracking system for the department. Assist with record keeping and archiving.
    • Assemble, interpret and prepare information regarding special projects and studies and provide input and make recommendations to other agencies conducting projects that affect the Borough.
    • Assist other staff with planning projects as needed.
    • Provide the public with technical interpretations of Borough zoning, flood zone, subdivision and related codes. Provide daily customer service and planning assistance to the public including counter, phone and email communication. Schedule, coordinate and conduct pre-application meetings with members of the public to discuss, analyze and provide recommendations for land use development projects.
    • Manage planning projects or special studies and provide technical direction to staff working on said projects.
    • Conduct or attend public open houses or other agency meetings, representing the Borough.
    • Provide support and serve as staff lead for borough boards and commissions, including meeting preparation, presentations, interagency coordination and project management.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in planning (urban, regional, transportation), engineering, geography or closely related field and two years of professional experience in land use planning or enforcement. A graduate degree in planning, engineering, geography or closely related field of study may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement. A total of six years of progressively responsible experience in planning may be substituted for degree/experience requirement.
    • Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and to present data in an effective manner, both orally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer for a variety of computer programs (MS Word & Excel required: Database experience and Adobe Illustrator preferred) type at a proficient level. Ability to operate a variety of office machines (copier, scanner, fax, multi-function phone, printers etc.)
    • Experience with GIS software and the creation and modification of geographic data preferred. Experience with applicable ESRI software products preferred.
    • Knowledge and experience with flood plain management is preferred.
    • AICP preferred.
    • Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)

    Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

    • Knowledge of land use planning theory, practice, process, ordinances and their applications.
    • Ability to independently administer high volume zoning and subdivision ordinances and prepare recommendations on a variety of situations.
    • Ability to manage projects or special studies and provide technical direction to staff working on said projects.
    • Ability to conduct investigative research and deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner under adverse and stressful conditions.

    Other

    • A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED. A writing sample may be required at time of interview.
    • This position requires a criminal background check.

    Job Contacts

    Continuous contact with employees at all levels of the Borough; continuous routine public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.

    Job Responsibility

    Supervisor responsibilities: directs workflow of permanent/temporary/seasonal/volunteers; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved with virtually no supervision using own initiative and ingenuity; with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require serious effort to recover.

    For the purpose of this job description, "supervisor" means providing technical work direction and oversight. It does not include the ability to employ, promote, transfer, evaluate performance, discipline, suspend, discharge or adjudicate grievances; those are management responsibilities handled by the manager/director level.

    Work Environment

    Private/semi-private office with good, clean conditions; while in the field, there is minor accidents/hazard probability; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs).

    Application Procedure

    Apply Online

    Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.fnsb.gov/jobs.

    For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

    The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.

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Temporary Planner
  • KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
  • Soldotna, AK TEMPORARY
  • Under the general direction and supervision of the Borough Planning Director or designee, the Temporary Planner will serve as the coordinator for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensiv...
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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • North Star Behavioral Health
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • ResponsibilitiesDischarge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral HealthNorth Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to i...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Planner Estimator
  • Gana-A'Yoo, Limited
  • Kodiak, AK FULL_TIME
  • PLANNER ESTIMATOR| SIX MILE, LLCType of Position: Full-Time, RegularTier: ILocation: Kodiak, AKSchedule: VariesFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptReports to: Project ManagerPlease be advised that Six Mile...
  • 6 Days Ago

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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Discharge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is on a mission to provide hope and healing to...
  • 12 Days Ago

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City Planner
  • City of Wasilla
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • **This job is located in Wasilla, AK**We are seeking a highly motivated and professional City Planner to join one of the fastest growing commercial hubs in the State of Alaska. With growth comes autom...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Merchandise Planner
  • J.Jill, Inc
  • Quincy, MA
  • **Merchandise Planner** ** Quincy, MA** **Our Brand :** J.Jill is a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recogniz...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • Arhaus
  • Boston Heights, OH
  • Since 1986, our mission has been simple. We design and build heirloom quality products while holding true to our commitm...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • Quayaustralia
  • Columbus, OH
  • **Merchandise Planner** **Planning & Inventory | Columbus, OH | Full Time** Job Description **POSITION TITLE:** Merchand...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com
  • Chicago, IL
  • AKIRA Merchandise Planner In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then,...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • 24 Seven Talent
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Our client, a group of consumer lifestyle brands, is looking for a Merchandise Planner to join their team. Full time / d...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • About Our Company Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-or...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • Ulta
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • **Merchandise Planner** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Bolingbrook, Illinois * Merchandise Planning & Inventory * Full Time * 1731...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planner
  • DTLR, Inc.
  • Hanover, MD
  • JD North America comprises JD Sports, Finish Line, DTLR and Shoe Palace. DTLR is hiring for a Merchandise Planner. The M...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner, Sr. jobs
$93,493 to $123,307

Merchandise Planner, Sr. in Utica, NY
The associate merchandise planner mostly works with the retail sector.
January 03, 2020
Merchandise Planner, Sr. in Reading, PA
Do you get annoyed when you walk into a shop and can’t find a pair of jeans in your size? Merchandise Planners or Merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that the right amount of stock and enough of each size is available for the store in question.
January 25, 2020
Merchandise Planner, Sr. in Minneapolis, MN
Many future merchandise planners get their start in assistant positions and work their way up.
January 29, 2020