Senior Merchandise Planner in Beaverton, Oregon - #71362 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71362

Senior Merchandise Planner
Our client is seeking a strategic, collaborative merchandise planning professional to support North America soccer forecasting during a key coverage period. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical rigor with clear storytelling, partnering cross-functionally to translate data into actionable plans that balance profitability, inventory health, and consumer demand. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys influencing outcomes through insight and partnership.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Senior Merchandise Planner Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain seasonal and in-season demand forecasts for footwear (and select apparel) across the North America soccer marketplace
• Build bottom-up assortment and inventory plans at the style/color level to support financial and consumer objectives
• Analyze forecast variance, risks, and opportunities, delivering clear action plans and recommendations to stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, finance, and planning teams to optimize product performance throughout the lifecycle
• Present forecasts, business recaps, and insights in a clear, compelling way to support informed decision-making

Senior Merchandise Planner Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in demand planning, assortment planning, or merchandise planning
• Advanced Excel skills with strong retail math and analytical capability
• Experience using planning or forecasting tools beyond Excel (preferred)
• Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered

Compensation: Up to $47.89/hr. (DOE)

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