Strategic Merchandise Planner: Forecast & Optimize Stock

Claire's; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Hoffman Estates is seeking a Merchandise Planner to oversee specific product categories. The successful candidate will create sales and receipt plans, analyze data to inform business decisions, and collaborate with merchandising teams. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in merchandising or retail planning. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills are required. The position demands a fast-paced work ethic and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of merchandising, retail buying, or planning experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage channel level sales and receipt plans.
• Analyze data to support reforecasting and business decisions.
• Drive category performance and present insights to management.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Retail math skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

A retail company in Hoffman Estates is seeking a Merchandise Planner to oversee specific product categories. The successful candidate will create sales and receipt plans, analyze data to inform business decisions, and collaborate with merchandising teams. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in merchandising or retail planning. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills are required. The position demands a fast-paced work ethic and effective communication skills.