ASCM Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance

Director, Bureau of Merchandise Financial Planning

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

This position will be responsible for developing and directing the creation and ongoing management of the PLCB's Merchandise Financial Plans (MFPs). This role leads the strategic development of merchandise planning and inventory flow within the merchandising team, developing business policy, practices, and processes. This role is also responsible for the strategic development of the PLCB's reporting and analytical capabilities that support the retail, wholesale, and ecommerce lines of business ensuring that all levels of the organization have clear, concise, and actionable reports and analysis that drive toward actions and decisions leading to increased profitability and efficiencies.

This position serves as the enterprise lead for merchandise planning and analysis. You will have the opportunity to provide vision and leadership to the Planning team and the Reporting & Analytics team by a clear understanding of the organization, its financial structure, customers, and strategic plan. You will be leading the development of analytical strategies that are relevant to the business and facilitate informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes Executive down through to the category managers, buyers, as well as the lead and staff analysts.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg.
  • In-office attendance may be required, as operational needs dictate.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 6 years of professional experience performing merchandising strategies, including 2 years of supervisory experience involving purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, financial planning, finance, merchandising, or business operations and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of supervisory experience involving purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, financial planning, finance, merchandising, or business operations.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Strong financial and analytical skills (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (preferred)
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinking (preferred)
• Leadership ability (preferred)
• Legal: You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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