Merchandise Planner (Consumer Electronics)

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free memberships

Generous PTO

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. is seeking a Planner in Marlborough, MA to develop monthly financial plans and forecasts that align with department strategy.

You will work cross-functionally with merchants to optimize sales, margin and inventory, turning inventory efficiently through the open-to-buy process. Responsibilities include managing forecasts, improving assortment, and guiding allocation partners to meet profitability goals.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in retail planning or forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of sales, margin and inventory KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and planning software experience.
• Ability to present data credibly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Forecast departmental financials and plans aligned to strategy.
• Collaborate with Buyers to maximize sales and inventory turnover.
• Develop monthly bottom-up forecasts with category strategy.
• Drive optimal assortment and flow plans to improve profitability.
• Monitor inventory, promotions, and markdowns.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Retail math

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

JDA Demand

BY LDE

Job description

A World-Class TeamBJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’sAt BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.**Eligibility requirements vary by position.Job Summary:The Planner is responsible for developing monthly financial plans and forecasts that align to the department strategy. Working cross functionally with the merchant in the forecasting process, you will be responsible for maximizing both sales and profit, while effectively turning inventory within the open to buy. At BJ’s you will be responsible for using analytics to drive most profitable product life cycle, including end of life management. Planners are responsible for overseeing and providing direction to allocation partners ensuring that the right products are available in the right retail channel at the right time, meeting our members expectations while achieving sales and profitability for assigned department.Job Responsibilities:Responsible for financials and department forecasting, Strong knowledge of business metrics (sales, margin, inventory KPI’s.Responsible for supporting the creation of an optimal assortment and strategic flow plans. Builds effective sales and inventory plans to drive profitability. Influences inventory productivity to include end of life activity.Identifies and recognizes business opportunities 1 to 6 months out by analyzing the trends withing the business. Strong knowledge of market trends and ability to apply to categories plannedPartner with Buyer(s) to develop a monthly Department-level bottom-up forecast with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory targets consistent with the category strategyAbility to evaluate and communicate opportunities and risks including reacting to sales trends and inventory flow as well as suggesting markdowns and promotions in order to achieve sales margin, and inventory objectivesBuilds and executes new business opportunities by measuring results and providing recommendationsAccountable for ensuring department inventory plans and flow are successfully executed for new club openingsManage Demand forecasts within JDA Demand or BY LDE to ensure order optimizationResponsible for managing article level ladder plans and building up to financial plansJob Qualifications:Preferred 2-5 years’ experienceUnderstands financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supplyStrong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skillsOrganizes thoughts and communicates credibly and conciselyPresents to and influences team members and business partners, by utilizing relevant data and fact-based information to articulate results. Able to provide recommendations in a clear concise mannerAbility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as cross functionallyCritical thinker, that can interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholdersDesire to Coach, Mentor, and OnboardAdvanced Excel Skills, Planning software experienceThis is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $62,000.00 - $81,500.00We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.