District Controller
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for maximizing sales and minimizing variable costs of stores within a geographic district(s) by optimizing and monitoring the efficiencies of store operations, and ensuring that costs are controlled and profits are maximized
Job Responsibility including but not limited to:
People Development
Train and develop teams in profitable retailing (Store operations, shop logistics)
Provides consistent feedback, evaluations, and performance reviews to the Operations Manager(s), if applicable
Conducts controlling function-related trainings and workshops for store teams and district team(s).
Sales and Cost Planning,
Challenges and promotes cost consciousness and effectiveness within district(s)
Responsible for the annual budget and the goal setting process within the district(s). Creates and partners with store management teams and district managers as needed for annual sales, worked hour, salary and variable cost budgets; and quarterly sales and hours plans for all stores within district utilizing historical data, known events and benchmarking
Monitors, analyzes, and benchmarks weekly and daily sales and hour plans and results from stores
Monitors, analyzes, and benchmarks consistently the result compare to budget and responsible to take actions on deviations to the budget.
Creates mid-year and fourth quarter sales, worked hour, salary and variable cost forecasts
Updates and controls all sales and worked hour figures in various H&M systems
Conducts weekly and monthly concept performance analysis and benchmark and regularly communicates these findings and conclusions to district and store teams
Identifying business opportunities from sales performance, benchmarking and proposing concrete actions based on the analysis for the district team.
Performs monthly follow-up of all variable costs and takes action when costs exceed budget.
Serves as liaison with Accounting Department regarding follow-up of costs in district and invoice flow
Creates business proposals with appropriate district team members for district initiatives including concept changes and layout moves and conducts sales, cost and profit analysis
People Planning
Works with the store management teams and district managers to ensure that staff plans operate in accordance to H&Ms business needs and policy, based on sales peaks, customer demands, garment replenishment, and the general store functions necessary for efficient operation
Works with stores to achieve or exceed Sales and sold pcs per Hour goals
Sets and monitors the ideal staff levels and availabilities of store teams to ensure efficiency and compliance to ideal store plans
Inputs, monitors, and updates the staff planning portion of the H&M Scheduling, Time, Attendance, and Registration system.
Allocations
Responsible for flow of garments from warehouse to shops, ensuring the correct balance of stock levels to sales
Communicates, trains, and develops store and district teams in pertinent allocation information
Analyzes and takes action on over and under stock store, concept and department situations utilizing specific tools and programs
Optimizes sales logistics; including the creation and pertinent updates to delivery schedules
Communicates and partners with regional and support office team (i.e. Supply Chain Controller and Merchandisers) District team and Store teams to achieve Company and concept stock goals
Ensures that stores within the district follow up on proper reduction and garment flow procedures
Financial Accountability: Works with 1-2 districts, each containing 10-30 stores and totaling 40-300+ million in annual sales
Job Responsibility including but not limited to:
People Development
Provides consistent feedback, evaluations, and performance reviews to the Operations Manager(s), if applicable
Conducts controlling function-related trainings and workshops for store teams and district team(s).
Sales and Cost Planning,
Responsible for the annual budget and the goal setting process within the district(s). Creates and partners with store management teams and district managers as needed for annual sales, worked hour, salary and variable cost budgets; and quarterly sales and hours plans for all stores within district utilizing historical data, known events and benchmarking
Monitors, analyzes, and benchmarks weekly and daily sales and hour plans and results from stores
Monitors, analyzes, and benchmarks consistently the result compare to budget and responsible to take actions on deviations to the budget.
Creates mid-year and fourth quarter sales, worked hour, salary and variable cost forecasts
Updates and controls all sales and worked hour figures in various H&M systems
Conducts weekly and monthly concept performance analysis and benchmark and regularly communicates these findings and conclusions to district and store teams
Identifying business opportunities from sales performance, benchmarking and proposing concrete actions based on the analysis for the district team.
Performs monthly follow-up of all variable costs and takes action when costs exceed budget.
Serves as liaison with Accounting Department regarding follow-up of costs in district and invoice flow
Creates business proposals with appropriate district team members for district initiatives including concept changes and layout moves and conducts sales, cost and profit analysis
People Planning
Works with stores to achieve or exceed Sales and sold pcs per Hour goals
Sets and monitors the ideal staff levels and availabilities of store teams to ensure efficiency and compliance to ideal store plans
Inputs, monitors, and updates the staff planning portion of the H&M Scheduling, Time, Attendance, and Registration system.
Allocations
Communicates, trains, and develops store and district teams in pertinent allocation information
Analyzes and takes action on over and under stock store, concept and department situations utilizing specific tools and programs
Optimizes sales logistics; including the creation and pertinent updates to delivery schedules
Communicates and partners with regional and support office team (i.e. Supply Chain Controller and Merchandisers) District team and Store teams to achieve Company and concept stock goals
Ensures that stores within the district follow up on proper reduction and garment flow procedures
Financial Accountability: Works with 1-2 districts, each containing 10-30 stores and totaling 40-300+ million in annual sales
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of past retail experience, preferably in retail management
1-3 years in a business analyst or finance role
Competencies:
Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving skills and decision-making abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Store orientation and commitment to store management development
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to company specific systems
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Platform training skills and ability to communicate complex technical information in a simple and easy way
Budgeting and forecasting experience
Strong analytical skills
Willingness to relocate preferred
Ability to travel to stores 50%-80% of time
Job Status: Exempt
EEOC Classification: PRO
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