Merchandise Planner

C3 Industries; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking a Merchandise Planner to optimize product mix and drive profitability across retail locations. The role involves forecasting demand, managing inventory, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in merchandise planning, preferably in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning or retail analytics.
• Experience in a regulated industry or knowledge of cannabis compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage merchandise plans across multiple dispensary locations.
• Forecast demand and recommend purchase quantities.
• Analyze sales data to inform replenishment strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Tools

Excel

ERP

POS

Demand Planning Software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic Merchandise Planner to manage inventory, optimize product mix, and drive profitability across our High Profile Cannabis Shop retail locations. This role will be instrumental in forecasting demand, managing product assortments, and ensuring each store is tailored to market trends and local customer preferences.

JOB DUTIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and manage merchandise plans that align with financial goals and sales strategies across multiple dispensary locations.

• Forecast demand, plan inventory levels, and recommend purchase quantities in collaboration with buying and operations teams.

• Analyze sales data, sell-through rates, turns, and margin performance to inform replenishment and markdown strategies.

• Partner with Product, Retail Operations, and Marketing to ensure cohesive product launches and in-store promotions.

• Support state-by-state product mix planning, factoring in regulatory nuances and local consumer preferences.

• Optimize SKU assortments by store and region to ensure localized merchandising strategies.

• Identify slow-moving inventory and implement data-driven liquidation plans or promotions.

• Monitor product life cycles and recommend introduction or phase-out timelines for specific SKUs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3–5 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, or retail analytics experience, preferably in cannabis, CPG, or specialty retail.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and inventory planning tools (e.g., ERP, POS, demand planning software).

• Experience working in a regulated industry or knowledge of cannabis compliance is a plus.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with buying, supply chain, and store operations teams.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt in a fast-paced, multi-state retail environment.

• Good judgment in a fast-moving environment with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check.