Order Placement Specialist - Merchandising and Planning

Overview

The Order Placement Specialist is a critical member of the Buying Team, responsible for the accurate and timely execution of purchase orders to ensure optimal inventory levels and support merchandising strategies. This role bridges the gap between buying decisions and supply chain execution, ensuring product availability to meet customer demand. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Merchandise Planning Director

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Owns Vendor Purchase Order Placement aligning with department receipt plans and open to buy.
• Collaborates with Buying and Planning team on weekly ladder planning to review SKU forecasts, promotional plans, inbound purchase orders and priorities.
• Manages SKU level replenishment parameters and system settings to optimize inventory levels in stores and DCs.
• Maintains and updates TCS Vendor Site settings.
• Responsible for approval of purchase orders inbound to all DCs, including PO maintenance and revisions.
• Collaborates with the planner on store instocks and analysis for assigned categories of merchandise.
• Manages inventory end-to-end for all Distribution Centers and Stores
• Supports stores to maintain proper inventory levels, including reviewing ad hoc store requests.
• Allocates merchandise to stores and analyzes inventory & sales as needed.
• Supports Buying teams with ad-hoc analysis with various projects and tasks as needed.
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Performs other requested tasks and duties.

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program
• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Experience and Skills Required

• College degree preferred
• 3-5 years of merchandising, planning or allocation experience preferred
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Knowledge of automated retail replenishment systems in both Vendor-to-Distribution Center and Distribution Center-to-Store
• Knowledge of merchandise/SKU/sales trends relationships
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including Retail math.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all areas of the business.
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

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