Merchandise Planner

DSJ Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail apparel industry is seeking a Merchandise Planner to manage planning for new retail accounts. This mid-senior level role involves forecasting sales, onboarding retailers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in merchandise planning and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of apparel Merchandise Planning experience.
• Experience with big box or department store retailers.
• Ability to present reports to senior leadership effectively.

Responsibilities

• Forecast sales performance and inventory reports.
• Onboard new retailers and maintain communication.
• Create assortment and production plans per store.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Recruitment Consultant- Supply Chain Solutions at DSJ Global

Title: MERCHANDISE PLANNER

Location: NYC (4-5 times in office/week)

Salary range: $90-95,000

About This Opportunity ….
A wholesale apparel client is looking for a Merchandise Planner to join their team to onboard and manage planning for new retail accounts.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Forecast sales performance and inventory reports, work with replenishment counterpart to maximize.
• Onboard new retailers to the business and work with them closely.
• Review and adjust seasonal ladder plans.
• Advise on business strategy and growth/risk opportunities using historical trend data.
• Create assortment and production plans per store by style, color and size.
• Leverage data visualization software and present to leadership.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years apparel Merchandise Planning experience
• Experience with a variety of big box or department store retailers, including onboarding new retailers.
• Ability to partner/communicate with cross-functional teams (replenishment, production, etc)
• Highly proficient in Excel and data visualization tools like PowerBi, Tableau, etc.
• Retail Link, Simparel, Adobe Illustrator, SQL knowledge is a plus
• Ability to present reports to senior leadership, strong communication skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

Recent salary ranges reported:

• $132,480 - $220,680 (2 weeks ago)
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• $120,000 - $140,000 (1 day ago)