Strategic Merchandise Planner, New Business

Arhaus; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus in the United States is seeking a Merchandise Planner, New Business to create and maintain monthly financial plans for assigned categories and to partner with Product Developers and Merchants on strategy.

The role emphasizes developing annual and seasonal plans, foreseeing opportunities, and delivering plans that meet approved targets while focusing on a best-in-class customer experience.

Qualifications

• Develop annual, seasonal, and merchandise plans for assigned product categories.
• Create pre-season item level plans for sales, inventory, and margins.
• Lead in-season reforecasts and analyze category performance.
• Collaborate with Merchants and Product Developers to hit financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly/seasonal planning with fiscal and seasonal views.
• Analyze weekly trends in category performance, margins, and seasonality.
• Own markdown and promotional strategies to hit sales and margin targets.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership and Merchants.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Forecasting

Open-to-buy

Collaboration

Job description

Arhaus in the United States is seeking a Merchandise Planner, New Business to create and maintain monthly financial plans for assigned categories and to partner with Product Developers and Merchants on strategy.

The role emphasizes developing annual and seasonal plans, foreseeing opportunities, and delivering plans that meet approved targets while focusing on a best-in-class customer experience.