Senior Retail Planner: Strategy & Forecasting

United Parks & Resorts; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Retail Planner to strategize, plan, forecast, and analyze annual sales across product divisions. You will ensure optimal inventory levels, maximize turns, and hit gross margin targets through data-driven decisions.

You will partner with Product Development and Park teams to determine order quantities, manage open-to-buy, and provide insights in Merchandise Review Meetings. Strong analytics and cross-functional influence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong analytical ability to assess data and drive pricing strategies for margins.
• Experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or product development/buying.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise assortment plans, forecasts, and inventory strategies.
• Manage sales, inventory turn, gross margin, and receipt flow by department.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Parks teams to determine order quantities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Retail Planner to strategize, plan, forecast, and analyze annual sales across product divisions. You will ensure optimal inventory levels, maximize turns, and hit gross margin targets through data-driven decisions.

You will partner with Product Development and Park teams to determine order quantities, manage open-to-buy, and provide insights in Merchandise Review Meetings. Strong analytics and cross-functional influence are required.