Strategic Merchandise & Inventory Planner — Hybrid Role

World Market; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation & sick time

401(k) with company match

Shopping discount up to 30%

Job summary

World Market is seeking a Merchandising Planning professional to develop and manage departmental financial plans, forecasting, and assortment strategies that drive profitability. The role partners with Merchandising, Visual, Store Operations, Vendors, and E‑Commerce to ensure alignment with category goals.

You will own multi‑step processes from annual plans to in‑season adjustments, balancing inventory, margins, and sales targets.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• 3–5 years Retail/Catalog/Internet Planning & Distribution experience.
• Previous OTB management experience required.
• Supervising experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage departmental financial plans in support of merchandising strategies and partner with merchandising to meet financial plans.
• Manage department annual financial plans and monthly Open to Buy forecast; present results to senior management.
• Develop assortment strategies and execute buys to support margin and sales plans.
• Develop and manage forecast accuracy, cost-to-allocate, and inventory plans.
• Lead PO generation, vendor communications, and lead times balancing for shops and advertised goods.
• Be an integral partner with Merchandising, Visual, Store Ops, Vendors, DCs, and E‑commerce.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Presentation skills

Education

BS or BA degree

Job description

World Market is seeking a Merchandising Planning professional to develop and manage departmental financial plans, forecasting, and assortment strategies that drive profitability. The role partners with Merchandising, Visual, Store Operations, Vendors, and E‑Commerce to ensure alignment with category goals.

You will own multi‑step processes from annual plans to in‑season adjustments, balancing inventory, margins, and sales targets.