Strategic Merchandiser & Inventory Planner

Aquent; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training via Aquent Gymnas

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading global enterprise to empower growth through strategic product merchandising and inventory optimization. In Orlando, you will contribute to planning and financial analysis shaping assortment decisions and in-season performance.

You will build expertise in revenue benchmarking, performance analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability and operational excellence for a world-class brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, or retail planning.
• Foundational knowledge of business, finance, or retail planning concepts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or planning systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue benchmarks aligned with growth and profitability objectives.
• Analyze performance against plan to inform assortment and inventory strategies.
• Contribute to reporting, including hindsight analyses and projections.
• Assist in inventory health across categories to balance supply and demand.
• Support assortment strategy, lifecycle management, and product launches.
• Identify opportunities to maximize in-season sales and reduce liability.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve promotional effectiveness.
• Communicate PO changes with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Aquent partners with a leading global enterprise to empower growth through strategic product merchandising and inventory optimization. In Orlando, you will contribute to planning and financial analysis shaping assortment decisions and in-season performance.

You will build expertise in revenue benchmarking, performance analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability and operational excellence for a world-class brand.