Strategic Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Growth Leader

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) match up to 5%

Insurance package (Medical/Dental/Visa

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Merchandise Planner to lead category planning and forecasting in alignment with financial goals.

You will own sales forecasts, inventory plans, and assortment strategies, guiding buyers and influencing cross-functional decisions to maximize profitability. The role requires partnering with merchandising, analytics, and buying teams, using advanced analytical skills and Excel/BI tools to drive accurate forecasts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, forecasting, or related analytical role.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with merchandising, analytics, and buying teams.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret sales and inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with merchandising and analytics teams to plan and forecast categories aligned to financial and inventory objectives.
• Analyze historical sales, inventory, and trend data to develop actionable forecasts.
• Develop seasonal and monthly inventory plans and assortment strategies to maximize profitability.
• Monitor performance and adjust allocation and replenishment as conditions change.
• Provide purchasing guidance, inventory controls, and strategic recommendations to buyers.
• Evaluate markdown and promotional strategies to drive sales and inventory turnover.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to inventory levels and demand trends; communicate insights to leadership.

Skills

Analytics

Financial acumen

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Risk analysis

Excel/BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics/Supply Chain/Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Forecasting platforms

BI tools

Planning systems

Job description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Merchandise Planner to lead category planning and forecasting in alignment with financial goals.

You will own sales forecasts, inventory plans, and assortment strategies, guiding buyers and influencing cross-functional decisions to maximize profitability. The role requires partnering with merchandising, analytics, and buying teams, using advanced analytical skills and Excel/BI tools to drive accurate forecasts and