Strategic Channels Merchandise Planner: Growth Forecasting

Hanna Andersson; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanna Andersson in Portland, OR seeks a Merchandise Planner for Collaborations to own pre-season and in-season inventory investment, optimization, and financial planning. You will partner with Merchandising to align with brand priorities and channel strategies, including Amazon, driving forecasts and pricing decisions.

The role requires 2+ years planning experience, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to open-to-buy, inventory, and performance analysis across growth channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years prior planning experience; direct to consumer preferred.
• Experience with Amazon and/or Wholesale preferred.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem‑solving skills and proficiency with retail math.
• Proven track record in driving results via merchandise forecasting, planning and data analytics.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and make decisions at multiple levels.
• Ability to use sales financial data to maximize profitability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build partnerships.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; master new systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own division- and style-level plans for Collaborations aligned with brand strategy and financial goals.
• Develop top-down department and class sales, margin, and inventory plans with Merchandising.
• Maintain bottom-up sales, inventory, and demand plans for Collaborations launches.
• Lead open-to-buy management, sales forecasting, and inventory forecasting.
• Drive pricing strategies and in-season adjustments to maximize profitability.
• Support Amazon and other growth channels with forecasts and replenishment.
• Provide regular analyses and actionable recommendations to improve inventory productivity.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate execution of plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Influencing decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent experience in related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hanna Andersson in Portland, OR seeks a Merchandise Planner for Collaborations to own pre-season and in-season inventory investment, optimization, and financial planning. You will partner with Merchandising to align with brand priorities and channel strategies, including Amazon, driving forecasts and pricing decisions.

The role requires 2+ years planning experience, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to open-to-buy, inventory, and performance analysis across growth channels.