Retail Merchandise Planner & Buyer in Beaverton, Oregon - #72229 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72229

Retail Merchandise Planner & Buyer
Our client is seeking a Retail Merchandise Planner & Buyer who brings a strong balance of analytical thinking and consumer intuition to drive retail performance. This individual will play a key role in translating data into actionable merchandising strategies, optimizing assortments, and supporting in-season business decisions within a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and energized by using insights to influence product and inventory outcomes.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Retail Merchandise Planner & Buyer Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and consumer trends to inform buying decisions and optimize assortment strategies.
• Translate high-level merchandising strategies into actionable in-season plans that drive revenue, margin, and inventory health.
• Manage key retail metrics such as sell-through, stock-to-sales ratios, inventory turn, and seasonal performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with planning, allocation, and merchandising teams to align on business priorities and execution.
• Support pricing, promotional strategies, and inventory management decisions based on real-time and historical data insights.
• Contribute to seasonal assortment planning, including product selection, forecasting, and buy reviews.
• Monitor market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for growth and product optimization.
• Utilize internal systems and reporting tools to track performance, maintain data accuracy, and support business decisions.

Retail Merchandise Planner & Buyer Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, or planning with a strong focus on data-driven decision making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Fashion, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large datasets to derive insights and recommendations.
• Strong understanding of retail math and key performance indicators such as sell-through, inventory turn, and stock-to-sales.
• Demonstrated ability to balance analytical insights with a consumer-focused mindset.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail or consumer products environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with merchandising or planning systems (experience with tools like JustEnough or similar platforms is a plus).
• Interest in consumer trends, retail innovation, and the evolving marketplace (apparel, footwear, or related industries preferred).

Compensation: Up to $32.67/hr. (DOE)

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As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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