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Join the hottest growing retailer in the area! We currently have over 113 stores open in 7 states and will have over 200 locations by 2011! For more information on Five Below, visit us on the web: http://www.fivebelow.com/.

Supply Chain  Analyst

Five Below has an exciting opportunity available in our Center City corporate headquarters for a Supply Chain Analyst.

This entry level position will report to the Director of Supply Chain, and be responsible for monitoring company paid domestic and import freight, through metrics and analysis, to improve profitability. This position will work with the Director of Supply Chain to:  (a) support the import process; (b) track and report on all costs associated with all company-paid freight, and provide recommendations to improve processes and cost per unit; (c) manage the Routing Guide process; evaluate, document and report on Routing Guide Violations (d) create and maintain metrics to understand costs associated with product movement.  The position will be key to ensuring timely, profitable moves from our vendors to our Distribution Center and will have bottom-line impact. 

Responsibilities:

  • Weekly review of Import Purchase Orders, ensuring vendor compliance of CPSC regulations, ISF Filings, and timely, profitable shipping.
  • Weekly and Monthly update of key metrics to determine profitability per move.
  • Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with a cross-functional team.
  • Work closely with Buying Team for all new Import product purchases to maximize container utilization, understand Duty implications, and total landed cost.

Requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Must have strong analytical skills
  • Must be organized, and be willing to learn and grow in a fast paced environment.

New Store Coordinator

Five Below has an exciting opportunity available in our Center City Corporate Headquarters for a New Store Coordinator!

This position will report to the VP of Design and Construction and be responsible for the administration of new retail stores program including remodels and special construction projects. This position will work with the VP Construction to (a) set up services for new stores (b) track and report on maintenance and new store construction costs (c) coordinate the collection of construction allowances and receivables. The position will require a general understanding of commercial construction and maintenance processes and able to communicate with the various professions that are involved in the process. The position will be a key communication link between department and also to stores. The position will require a good understanding of accounting, project management and data systems.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • § New store service set up
  • o Set up electric, gas and water service for all new and relocated stores
  • o Set up temporary and permanent trash service for all new and relocated stores
  • o Coordinate insurance requirements for new stores
  • § New store construction allowances
  • o Track construction allowances and all construction related receivables
  • o Identify lease required close out documents require to obtain allowances
  • o Produce and collect all documents and submit to landlord for reimbursement
  • o Follow up on timely payment of all receivables
  • § Manage a web based project management system Expesite that tracks new store project information, milestones, and data including:
  • o System administration and maintenance including system security, master templates, addition or removal of team members and folder security.
  • o System coach for both internal and external users
  • o Trains new associates on use of system 
  • Facilitate change process
  • Manage database of all construction and maintenance costs
    • Work with Construction Managers and Construction Coordinator to track construction costs
    • Work with Maintenance Project Coordinator to track existing store expense and capital costs
    • Assist VP in preparing monthly construction budget summaries to report current status of each construction project's budget.
    • Identify opportunities to reduce expenses
  • Set up temporary storage for stores during holiday
  • Provide occasional coverage for the receptionist
  • Cross train responsibilities with Maintenance Project Coordinator and Construction Coordinator to fill in when necessary.
  • Manage special projects and administrative duties as assigned by the VP.

Requirements:

  •  3-5 years involved in the administration of building maintenance, general contracting or related construction work.
  • Associates Degree preferred
  • Highly organized, self motivated, independent thinker and works with minimal direction.
  • Ability to track and report on construction projects utilizing computerized systems
  • Familiar with maintaining construction related accounting records

Director of Business Applications

Five Below has an excellent opportunity available in our Center City Headquarters for a Retail Business Analyst to work within our Information Technology group.

Position Summary:

  • Must be able to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities while ensuring successful completion of all items.
  • Responsible for building a Business Support team.
  • Responsible for all activities related to supporting and enhancing our supply chain systems.
  • Act as an authority and subject matter expert on merchandising, supply chain and warehouse management systems- understand the business user's function and help them develop more efficient process/procedure.
  • Anticipate and identify issues that may negatively impact business and develop/implement technology based solutions.
  • Manage all aspects of IT projects including analysis, design, development, installation and implementation.
  • Ensure our merchandising and supply chain systems meet current and future business needs.
  • Work with IT vendors and other outside contacts on development and service relationships.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Forward thinker who designs for not only current business needs but, plans for scalability and longer term solutions.
  • Teamwork oriented- must be a team player willing to help others while also fostering their help in return.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years experience working for a retail organization.
  • Minimum 5-7 year experience in IT related position.
  • Minimum 2 years of management experience.
  • Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) - required
  • Experience on Island Pacific Merchandising Systems a plus
  • Bachelor degree required in business or technology related field

Director of Merchandise Planning

Five Below has an exciting opportunity available in our Center City, Philadelphia Headquarters for a Director of Merchandise Planning.  The primary objective for this position is to align inventory plans with the organization's strategic objectives. The Director of Merchandise Planning is responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for the Merchandising Department and will work in conjunction with the entire Buying team. This individual will be responsible for building the department and leading a team of Merchandise Planners.  Their responsibility includes but is not limited to the development and successful execution of topside and detailed merchandise plans at the company, department and class level.

This highly energetic individual will have experience in a fast growth environment with the ability to be hands on while also strategically building a department to support future expansion.

Additional job responsibilities are listed below:

Buying, Allocation and Replenishment

  • Ø Ensures best practices for assortment planning and makes recommendations to support allocation strategies.
  • Ø Provides analysis and research to support the creation of assortment/buy plans. Provides pertinent feedback to the allocator to support the development of store clusters for efficient allocation
  • Ø Evaluates purchase order placement activity as well as the maintenance of and revisions made to purchase orders including responsibility for reorders
  • Ø Partners with buyer to identify distribution and vendor logistics opportunities.
  • Ø Define optimal vendor logistic order flow recommendations.

    Merchandise Financial Planning
  • Ø Coordinates and participates in the business review.
  • Ø Develops key inventory metrics to track and measure performance
  • Ø Prepares sales & inventory forecasts and adjusts plans based on trend
  • Ø Develop and maintain Dept / Class level plans in conjunction with Buying team
  • Ø Reviews monthly receipt flow of dept / class level plans.
  • Ø Develop key item ladder plans in conjunction with Buying team
  • Ø Develop key seasonal / holiday plans in conjunction with Buying team

    Open-to-Buy / Analysis
  • Ø Quantifies and monitors the OTB.
  • Ø Analyzes inventory productivity and recommends adjustments to business trends.
  • Ø Analyzes and recommends aging/exit strategies.
  • Ø Identifies and recommends markdown projections.

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    Qualifications:
  • Ø Bachelors degree required
  • Ø Minimum 10+ years experience in retail planning and/or buying capacity
  • Ø Minimum of 7 years of management experience
  • Ø Self starter / entrepreneurial skills
  • Ø Strong business and sophisticated financial analysis skills
  • Ø Strong retail math acumen
  • Ø Must be a leader and have experience building and developing a team
  • Ø Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Ø Excellent computer / excel skills

   HR Generalist

Five Below has an exciting opportunity available in our Center City, Philadelphia headquarters for an entry level Human Resource Generalist.

The successful candidate will assist the Director of Human Resources in supporting all Associates in our Philadelphia Corporate Headquarters, all Field Associates and all Associates in our New Castle, Delaware Distribution Center.  He or she will coordinate benefits enrollment and maintenance and manage the on boarding process for new hires. 

The successful candidate will perform numerous other administrative functions including but not limited to: EEOC reporting, manage the Five Below Newsletter, manage field service programs, complete employment verifications, labor law compliance and manage the Five Below Internship Program.

He/She must be able to multitask, prioritize, handle multiple projects at one time, and have excellent follow up skills.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must.  The successful candidate must be high energy, responsible and be able to work independently.   This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to get their start in the field of Human Resources and wants to grow with an exciting company

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Business or related field is required.
  • One to 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Retail Experience is a plus.

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