Planner, Men’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Planner, Men’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Portland, OR, United States (On-site)

Work closely with buyers to create category financial plans. Plan, forecast and coordinate each division's weekly, period and annual sales for general merchandise (GM); ensure profit budget is consistent with corporate/division goals. Perform analyses; recommend actionable steps to improve/enhance category performance. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Create/manage financial plans by period, including sales, markdowns, gross margin and turnover at sub-class level for department store formats and class level for other formats
• Create/manage assortment plans; perform product allocation for department, marketplace and food stores
• Provide analysis based on quantitative/qualitative sources to drive enterprise sales, margin and inventory strategies
• Support advertising/display plans and optimization of on-floor presentations and turnover
• Re-forecast in-season sales, margin and turnover based on current trends/market dynamics; recommend actions to address improvement opportunities
• Reconcile department store open-to-buy; communicate status to key stakeholders
• Analyze seasonal/fashion categories; recommend courses of action; create a strategy for the following season
• Facilitate team meetings; provide timely communications to the planning team regarding process strategies Work closely with Replenishment team to manage store/warehouse inventory
• Create/manage sales markdown reports/forecasts for department stores
• Determine plan-o-gram minimums by utilizing store volume and with input from GM/divisional merchandise managers, buyers and replenishment analysts; communicate results to vendors
• Conduct enterprise-wide store tours
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, the competitive landscape across enterprise and regional needs
• Analyze results of promotions/markdowns; make recommendations to support business goals
• Ensure new/remodeled stores are planned correctly and inventory is allocated to maximize sales
• Travel to markets and for vendor appointments
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree business or a related field plus two years of combined assistant buyer and assistant planner experience or a combination of relevant education/experience
• Ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and a strong attention to detail
• High complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 11)
• Moderate complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 10)
• Low complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 9
• Highly motivated/self-directed
• Ability to function in a fast-paced retail/office environment
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Familiar with retail industry technical terms/processes
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

Desired

• Computer systems knowledge
• Experience directing/participating on project teams
• Familiarity with financial systems

• Job Identification 175148
• Job Category Category Management/Merchandising
• Posting Date 02/09/2026, 07:44 PM
• Locations 3800 SE 22nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional…