Category Planner

CAREERXCHANGE®, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

CAREERXCHANGE®, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented Category Planner to support the growth of their Beauty category in Miami. This hybrid role involves inventory planning, sales analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product availability and category performance.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years in category planning, preferably in the beauty or consumer goods industry. Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a schedule of Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in category planning or merchandise planning.
• Beauty, cosmetics, skincare, or consumer goods industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support growth strategies.
• Develop and maintain forecasting and inventory plans for Beauty products.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor product performance and recommend action plans.
• Prepare reports and business insights for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Retail planning software

Forecasting tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Category Planner to support the growth and performance of our Beauty category. This role is responsible for inventory planning, sales analysis, forecasting, assortment management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal product availability and category performance.

This is a hybrid position based in the Miami area, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and customer demand to support category growth strategies
• Develop and maintain forecasting, replenishment, and inventory plans for Beauty products
• Partner with merchandising, purchasing, marketing, and supply chain teams to optimize assortment and product availability
• Monitor product performance, identify opportunities, and recommend action plans to improve category results
• Support promotional planning and seasonal product launches
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and business insights for leadership review
• Ensure inventory targets, service levels, and financial goals are achieved
• Track market trends, competitive activity, and consumer behavior within the beauty industry
• Assist with vendor communication and product lifecycle management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in category planning, merchandise planning in a fast moving consumer goods, preferably travel retail.
• Beauty, cosmetics, skincare, or consumer goods industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP systems, forecasting tools, or retail planning software preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment

CAREERXCHANGE, Inc is an EOE.