Merchandise Planner

Skill; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Skill is seeking a data-driven Merchandise Planner to support growth across digital and store channels in an international retail environment. You will drive sales and profitability through planning, forecasting, and inventory management, working cross-functionally with merchandising, digital, and supply chain teams.

You will build sales and inventory plans, analyze performance, and develop assortment strategies to maximize growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, demand forecasting, or retail analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling.
• Experience managing sales forecasts, inventory levels, and in-season adjustments.
• Familiarity with retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turns, and margin.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage sales and inventory plans for digital and/or store channels.
• Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop assortment strategies and tiering to maximize growth.
• Support product launches, assortment planning, and pricing/markdowns.
• Contribute to monthly and seasonal planning with actionable insights.
• Ensure accuracy of product data and timing across systems.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$30.41-33.79 Hourly

Start Date:

Aug 3, 2026

Merchandise Planner - Retail & eCommerce

About the Role

We are seeking a data-driven Merchandise Planner to support growth across digital and store channels in an international retail environment. This role is responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory management. You'll work cross-functionally with merchandising, digital, and supply chain partners to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

What You'll Do

Merchandise Planning & Analysis

• Build and manage sales and inventory plans for digital and/or store channels
• Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop assortment strategies and tiering recommendations to maximize growth
• Support product launches, assortment planning, and pricing/markdown strategies
• Contribute to monthly and seasonal planning processes with actionable insights
• Ensure accuracy of product data, launch timing, and assortment attributes across systems

Inventory Management

• Monitor and manage inventory levels across distribution centers and channels
• Track inbound receipts and adjust plans to maintain optimal stock levels
• Optimize inventory flow to minimize markdowns and maximize sell-through
• Partner with allocation, forecasting, and logistics teams on stock balancing and deployment strategies
• Provide volume projections and inventory insights to support operational planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with merchandising, digital, and supply chain teams to align on business goals
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at multiple levels
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting needs across the organization

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, demand forecasting, or retail analytics
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
• Experience managing sales forecasts, inventory levels, and in-season adjustments
• Understanding of key retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turns, and margin
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in eCommerce or omnichannel retail
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Background in apparel, fashion, or consumer retail
• Exposure to international markets or global business operations
• Experience with allocation, deployment, or supply chain planning

Why Join

• Opportunity to influence global retail performance through data-driven decisions
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong business impact
• Fast-paced role with exposure to end-to-end product and inventory strategy
• Room to grow within planning, analytics, and broader retail operations #LI-MM3