Associate Analytics and Merchandise Planner

SupportFinity™; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is looking for an Associate Analytics and Merchandise Planner based in City of Industry, California. In this full‑time role, you will analyze trends and support inventory management to enhance sales performance. Your organizational mindset and analytical skills will be critical in driving business growth.

The position allows for a hybrid work model with two days in the office and offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in retail planning or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sales and inventory levels to support business goals.
• Analyze product performance and customer demand to optimize assortment.
• Manage and maintain the open-to-buy process for sales and inventory goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Associate Analytics and Merchandise Planner

BoxLunch | Posted Mar 14 | Full‑time | City of Industry | Salary Negotiable

Do you have the organizational skills of a librarian keeping their collection in order or the strategic mind of a master planner anticipating future needs? We are seeking a proactive and analytical Associate Analytics and Merchandise Planner to play a key role in driving inventory efficiency and sales performance. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in planning who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll work cross‑functionally to optimize stock levels, analyze trends, and contribute to business growth.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring two days per week at our headquarters in City of Industry, CA.

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

What You’ll Do

• Monitor sales and inventory levels to support business goals.
• Analyze product performance and customer demand to optimize assortment.
• Manage and maintain the open‑to‑buy process, providing recommendations to ensure alignment of sales, margin, and inventory goals.
• Leverage KPIs such as sales, margin, and sell‑through to proactively highlight opportunities, mitigate risks, and influence proper inventory levels.
• Work closely with buying and marketing teams when planning promotional strategy.
• Use analytics tools to generate insights and assist with reporting.
• Evaluate competitive retail trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for assortment and pricing strategies.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1‑2 years of experience in retail planning or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel and an understanding of data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• VBA and/or AI experience is a plus but not required.