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.