Strategic Merchandise Planner: Inventory, Analytics & Growth

Arhaus-6; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to develop and manage category financial plans, aligning with Merchandising, Sourcing, Channel, and Distribution teams. You will create SKU level plans, reforecast Open to Buy, and optimize inventory across the product lifecycle to maximize margin and turn.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least 3 years in merchandise planning or buying, and strong Excel and retail math skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation or Buying.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Thorough understanding of retail math.
• Strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking.
• Drive to problem-solve, continuously improve and execute.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual / seasonal / monthly category merchandise financial plans.
• Create SKU level sales and inventory plans for seasonal Investment Reviews.
• Reforecast Open to Buy and implement strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels throughout product lifecycle with vendors.
• Develop and execute price actions to drive sales and margin.
• Evaluate stock and sales by store or DC for replenishment and optimal SKU productivity.
• Conduct SKU hindsight analysis and present findings to maximize productivity, margin and turn.
• Set and communicate KPI targets to Merchandising partners.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Allocation

Buying

Strong analytical skills

Retail math proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arhaus is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to develop and manage category financial plans, aligning with Merchandising, Sourcing, Channel, and Distribution teams. You will create SKU level plans, reforecast Open to Buy, and optimize inventory across the product lifecycle to maximize margin and turn.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least 3 years in merchandise planning or buying, and strong Excel and retail math skills.