Merchandise Planner, Zappos

Amazon; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,600 - 141,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A major online retailer is seeking a highly analytical Merchandise Planner based in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves driving success through data-driven insights, assortment optimization, and category planning. Responsibilities include partnering with buyers, managing inventory health, and developing financial plans to maximize profitability. The ideal candidate should have experience in supply chain management and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a salary range of $80,600 to $141,100 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Excel.
• 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience.
• Experience in retail or wholesale business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with buyer(s) to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor.
• Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability.
• Drive in-season decision-making to achieve financial and strategic targets.
• Manage inventory health, open-to-buy, item-level forecasting, and assortment planning.
• Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Zappos is seeking a highly analytical Merchandise Planner to drive business success through data‑driven insights, assortment optimization, and category and brand planning. In this role, you will play a critical part in maximizing sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency by developing detailed assortment plans, forecasts, and strategies. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including Buying, Marketing, and Finance, you’ll ensure the right products are available at the right time, aligning with customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with buyer(s) to design seasonal and annual strategies by category and vendor.
• Build financial plans in accordance with merchandise strategies to maximize profitability.
• Drive in‑season decision‑making to achieve financial and strategic targets.
• Manage inventory health, open‑to‑buy, item‑level forecasting, and assortment planning.
• Optimize sales and inventory productivity through analysis and plans that drive high‑impact decision‑making.
• Forecast financials and related operational metrics.
• Manage reporting, driving a high standard for analytical excellence.
• Develop price reduction and exit recommendations with pricing team.

Other Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop projects that improve the efficiency of buying/planning systems, processes and procedures.
• Partake in A/B testing of new tools and maintain an owner mindset to deliver constructive feedback.
• Train and develop team members.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Excel
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional or military experience
• 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
• Experience in retail or wholesale business

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Experience managing and executing large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and modeling, problem solving, and communicating recommendations
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences

The base salary range for this position is 80,600.00–141,100.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.