Merchandise Planner

ZipRecruiter; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Merchandise Planner to optimize product assortment and inventory levels. This role involves collaborating with various teams to align product offerings with market trends and customer demand. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, with a focus on driving growth in both DTC stores and online presence. Responsibilities include demand planning, inventory management, and promotional planning, ensuring financial success through effective merchandise strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts on company products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably in e-commerce.
• Proficient in data analysis and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts for e-commerce product categories.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Drive financial results that maximize sales and profitability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Shopify

Tableau

Anaplan

ERP System

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client is looking for a Merchandise Planner to play a critical role in optimizing their product assortment, inventory levels, and sales strategies to maximize DTC revenue and profitability. This role will collaborate closely with the buying, marketing, and analytics teams to ensure that their product offerings are aligned with customer demand and market trends. Analytical skills and strategic mindset will be key in developing and executing effective merchandise plans that enhance the DTC stores and online presence to drive growth.
Demand Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts for e-commerce product categories.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior to inform demand planning.
• Adjust forecasts based on promotional activities, seasonality, and other influencing factors.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and turnover rates.
• Collaborate with the supply chain and logistics teams to manage stock replenishment and allocation.
• Identify slow-moving and overstocked items and develop strategies for liquidation.

Assortment Planning:

• Work with the buying team to curate a product assortment that meets customer needs and market trends.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in the product range.
• Recommend new product introductions and discontinuations based on performance metrics.

Sales and Performance Analysis:

1. Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory, and profitability. Manage the financial success of the business by meeting sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals.

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margins, and sell-through rates.
• Provide regular performance reports and insights to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize product performance and profitability.

Promotional Planning:

• Partner with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional strategies that drive online sales.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional activities and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure promotional plans are aligned with inventory levels and sales forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably within an e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools.
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with inventory management systems.
• Experience with Shopify, Tableau, Anaplan and an ERP system.

1. Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and profitability. Manage the financial success of the business by meeting sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals.

• Strong relationship building, communication, time management and prioritization skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for improving and building new processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits: •Competitive salary. •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. •401(k) retirement plan with company 4% matching. •Paid time off, including holidays. •Employee discounts on company products.
Salary Range $90-100k