Sr. Merchandise Planner

24 Seven Talent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to enhance strategic inventory management and optimize product availability. In this pivotal role, you will drive business growth through informed planning and analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine product assortments and support go-to-market strategies. Your expertise in merchandise planning and inventory management will be crucial in developing revenue forecasts and managing optimal inventory levels. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative retail strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid grasp of retail math and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly sales and inventory plans for product categories.
• Manage open-to-buy to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize risk.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

As our team continues to grow, we're looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner to help drive strategic inventory management, optimize product availability, and support business growth through informed planning and analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and adjust monthly sales and inventory plans for assigned product categories in alignment with financial targets.
• Manage open-to-buy (OTB) to ensure optimal inventory levels that balance customer demand with budget goals and minimize risk.
• Lead quarterly planning and buy review processes, presenting recommendations and insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee purchase order (PO) creation and management at the style/color/size level and coordinate with sourcing or production teams to ensure timely execution.
• Provide accurate inventory and sales forecasts to support production timelines and capacity planning.
• Compile weekly and quarterly reporting to track performance, identify trends, and communicate key takeaways and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine assortments, plan product buys, and support go-to-market strategies.
• Develop revenue and unit forecasts for new product launches using both top-down and bottom-up planning methods.
• Support promotional efforts by identifying featured products and creating SKU-level plans to drive sell-through.
• Partner with merchandising, e-commerce, and operations teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and effective inventory flow.
• Monitor slow-moving or excess inventory and recommend markdown or exit strategies as needed.
• Work with logistics and fulfillment teams to optimize warehouse space and inventory handling.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or inventory management, preferably within retail or consumer goods
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a solid grasp of retail math and forecasting
• Proficiency in Excel or similar data tools; familiarity with ERP or planning software is a plus
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to identify and act on business opportunities and risks
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Product Management

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail

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