Merchandise Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create and uphold financial merchandise plans categorized by type, season, and store/channel.

• Project sales, margins, and inventory objectives utilizing historical data and current market trends.

• Work in tandem with buying teams to develop assortments that reflect brand strategy and meet customer needs.

• Track inventory levels and advise on replenishment strategies.

• Collaborate with allocation teams to enhance product distribution across various stores and channels.

• Recognize slow-moving products and suggest markdowns, promotions, or reallocation plans.

• Evaluate sell-through rates, turnover, margins, and return on investment metrics.

• Compile weekly/monthly business reports and deliver insights to cross-functional teams.

• Assist in devising pricing and promotional strategies to enhance profitability.

• Partner with merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and store operations teams.

• Provide input for planning product launches, seasonal initiatives, and new store openings.

• Inform leadership of inventory risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, ideally within specialty retail.

• Strong capability to analyze data and predict trends.

• Comprehensive understanding of specialty retail dynamics and customer behavior.

• Effective and collaborative communication skills across various departments.

• Proficient in advanced Excel functionalities.

• Familiarity with planning tools such as JDA, SAP, or Oracle.

• Capacity to balance immediate needs with long-term business objectives.

• Experience with omnichannel retail and inventory optimization tools is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer statement and consideration without regard to protected classifications.