Strategic Merchandise Planner

maurices; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) and retirement plan

Job summary

maurices is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner in Duluth, MN. You will support creation and monitoring of annual sales and inventory plans, forecast key items, and identify opportunities and risks to optimize profitability.

You will work with planners, merchants, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with financial goals. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ retail planning experience are required, with strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of retail planning/allocation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating, monitoring, and analyzing annual sales and inventory plans and forecasts.
• Develop monthly reforecasts of sales and inventory for key items.
• Collaborate with planners, merchants, and cross-functional partners to align financial and assortment plans.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficient

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Database warehousing tools

Word

Job description

maurices is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner in Duluth, MN. You will support creation and monitoring of annual sales and inventory plans, forecast key items, and identify opportunities and risks to optimize profitability.

You will work with planners, merchants, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with financial goals. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ retail planning experience are required, with strong Excel and data analysis skills.