Merchandise Planner Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Merchandise Planner
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the development, coordination, and review of the product assortment as well as the financial planning and inventory management of each product category.
- Analyze sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, and recommend adjustments to future forecasts.
- Conduct merchandise analysis; report and recommends action on product, space, and store performance.
- Support in-season management of the assortment including; space and SKU management, product and store review, and analysis with the overall objective of being responsive to developing trends, driving sales, and profitability.
- Collaborate with the stores and buying teams on the implementation of assortment, promotions, space, and replenishment strategies.
- Assist in the development, coordination, and review of merchandise assortments by door/region.
- Assist Buyers with the presentation of data reports to vendors.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in retail, data analytics, or finance preferred.
- 3+ years of work experience in retail planning.
- Experience working with budgets and forecasting.
- Strong experience utilizing and analyzing data with Microsoft Excel.
- Highly analytical, capable of turning raw data into information and insights.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, and ability to develop and implement operational best practices.
- Occasional travel to other states is required.
- Proven ability to establish strong credibility and build relationships, operate in an environment of ambiguity, and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms.
- May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.