Planning Assistant Job Description
Planning Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Planning Assistant Examples
Planning Assistant Job Description
- Manage equipment and facilities
- Action any consolidations additionally requested by planner/buyer or retail
- Timely delivery of weekly reports and ad hoc reports for Planning Manager and Trade Meetings
- SWOT preparation and Option Plans for Essential lines in conjunction with Planner
- Act as a liaison between the Director, Release Planning and a wide array of internal and external contacts including senior company management, artist managers, outside studios, internal departments including supply chain, sales, media production
- Coordinate, maintain and update distribution lists
- Send calendar invites
- Manage library of design publications
- Research documents
- An understanding of stock package issues experienced by stores
- Wants opportunity to grow
- Enjoys working by themselves
- Interest in finance and investing
- Retail/inventory control experience a plus
- Candidates with their Securities Licenses (Series 7, 66) are preferred but not required
- Able to use Ms
Planning Assistant Job Description
- Weekly analysis of Branch KPI’s to ensure Branch stock potentialisation and risk reduction
- Building effective working relationships and having regular contact with all areas of the Brand Branches, Area Managers and Planning & Distribution teams
- Undertaking Branch visits and reviewing stock package accordingly
- Attendance of area meetings to discuss Distribution and Branch Merchandising function
- Building and managing stock packages for new and modernised Branches
- Analyze Northwestern, peer, national, and international data to inform senior leadership policy decision-making
- Analyze field service operation data and information from Field Service management and Direct Mobile Service Technicians (DMST) in order to define operational problems and identify opportunities for improvement
- Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action in order to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes in connection with DMS operation
- Formulate simulation models of problem solving method relating to service process
- Perform statistical validation and testing of solution models to ensure adequacy
- Create and Manage Matrix – As the matrix changes, must implement into DCM to reflect go forward strategy
- Create and manage daily NY receipt flow from the Distribution Center
- Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of completed tasks
- Ensure all communication is professional and courteous to all customers
- Eager to learn and assume additional responsibility
- Be a team player with all customers with a positive attitude in a variety of situations
Planning Assistant Job Description
- Collaborate with managers and decision-makers to identify and solve a variety of problems, and to clarify management objectives
- Participate and coordinate in development and implementation of better operation solution for optimal customer service
- Collaborate with other groups in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions
- Assists in department projects, events and programs
- Demonstrate interest and assist in evaluating existing and emerging communications opportunities in general those which would be relevant to the assigned brand/category
- Create purchase orders, create DN (spell out)
- Perform various data integrity checks (e.g., PR vs scheduled
- Create and maintain flowcharts
- Pull research to support the development of media objectives, strategies and tactics, including MRI/Simmons, Mintel, and Adviews
- Maintain lists, files, and inventory of office supplies
- Direct attention to detail, accuracy and organization
- Utilize and understand intricacies of DCM, Qlikview, and Saks systems
- Track transfers and RTV information in a timely manner
- Create and generate selling reports every week
- Download and release orders
- Create and implement policies, sku attributes, location attributes, and replacement skus
Planning Assistant Job Description
- Process checks in coordination with Gift Processing and office protocols
- Assist in assembling life income proposals
- Manage input into the Planned Giving Module and generate reports for meetings and management decisions
- Work with Director and Development Officer to design and generate new Business Objects reports and various mailing list requests
- Assist with running Gift Planning inquiry reports
- Submit expense reports and order various office supplies
- Provide administrative support to the Director and Development Officer
- Maintain confidentiality regarding donor information
- Assist on any donor and program projects as needed
- Assist in the planning and execution of various gift planning internal and external meetings including estate planning and cultivation events
- Can adhere strictly to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor and FINRA
- Prior experience with Adobe programs
- Setting appropriate vendor review schedules
- Keep accurate records of all maintenance activity
- 1 year of experience in RetailAllocation or Distribution experience in
- Ability to successfully collaborate with internal partners
Planning Assistant Job Description
- Provide front desk coverage for one hour at least once a month
- Track Gift Planning collaboration with other business units and report on results quarterly
- Coordinate FL and/or other travel arrangements for Director
- Planning and purchasing media based on client briefs
- Administering and maintaining the buy - DDS inputting, preparing media billings and budget control reporting
- Assisting the media planning team with developing costing and data collection for plan for recommendations or analyses
- Maintaining client records, media approval documentation, media purchase contracts
- Preparing media POVs/evaluations under supervision
- Providing regular status updates to team members
- Developing proficiency with necessary media tools, systems, and software, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, DDS, and research tools
- Efficient time manager
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with multiple levels within a large organization
- 3+ years of directly related experience in logistics (experience in sportswear industry would be a plus)
- Solid knowledge in logistics transportation
- College degree or higher preferred but not required
- Be able to perform under pressure and work in a fast paced environment