Planning Assistant Job at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), Seattle, WA

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  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview:

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

 

This job contributes to REI’s success by supporting the clerical and data entry needs of the business as it relates to Planning Activities that are critical to maintaining the day in and day out efficiencies to keep projects and deliverables on task. Accountable for maintaining effective business relationships and communications with all levels of the Planning teams and various cross-functional colleagues. This role requires a high level of flexibility, with changing weekly priorities that support multiple planning teams within the shop/division. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

This posting reflects two Planning Assistant openings. One in Outdoor Hardgoods and one in Footwear. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

  • Enters Forecasts/quantify information into systems
  • Supports all PO management, maintenance, reporting and tracking visibility and actions required by the business
  • Updates weekly standard planning reporting
  • Supports system planning requirements to add New Stores/remove closed stores to seasonal delivery cycles
  • In-season troubleshooting with Distribution Centers & vendors, focused on shipping and ASN discrepancies
  • Builds all RST requests and activates actions systemically
  • Markdown entry support - execute markdown entry in partnership with Forecast Analysts
  • Other planning support duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years merchandising, retail, or direct sales experience
  • College degree preferred
  • PC proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Explorer
  • Proven ability to process numerical data entry for extended periods of time with a high degree of accuracy
  • Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals
  • Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI
  • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities
  • Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well to produce quality work
Closing:

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a  fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.   

Pay Transparency  

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI  provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to  determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic  location or other relevant factors. 

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and  accrued time off. Click  here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.  

Base Pay Range: USD $22.02 - USD $33.03 /Hr.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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