Senior Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Associate discount

Paid time off (PTO)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is seeking a Merchandise Planner to forecast and plan for merchandise buys. You will analyze historical data, assess inventory levels, and develop ladder plans to support sales targets across store locations.

You will work with the buying team, review store/DC inventories, and create reports for leadership. Strong Excel skills and 3+ years of planning experience are required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of merchandise planning/allocations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent worker with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends and inventory levels for merchandise buys using ladder plans.
• Develop and maintain ladder plans forecasting sales and inventory needs to support plans.
• Review and evaluate store and DC inventories; manage modifiers in JDA allocation system.
• Develop and maintain reports for executive visibility on store inventory levels.
• Communicate inventory issues with Store Management team and propose actions.
• Identify risks and opportunities and advise on merchandise buys for profitability.
• Assist buying team with merchandise receipt and distribution recommendations.
• Create and distribute merchandise analyses to guide future buying decisions.
• Support merchandising reporting needs and collaborate with Buyers on opportunities.
• Manage Sim Store tables and OTB for departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Internet applications

Job description

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is seeking a Merchandise Planner to forecast and plan for merchandise buys. You will analyze historical data, assess inventory levels, and develop ladder plans to support sales targets across store locations.

You will work with the buying team, review store/DC inventories, and create reports for leadership. Strong Excel skills and 3+ years of planning experience are required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.