Merchandise Planner in Beaverton, Oregon - #73004 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73004

Merchandise Planner
Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Merchandise Planner to support seasonal product planning and inventory optimization across a dynamic retail business. This highly visible role partners with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven strategies that maximize product performance, improve inventory health, and support financial objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys translating data into actionable business insights, and excels at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Merchandise Planner Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans that optimize inventory, sales performance, and profitability across assigned product categories.
• Monitor in-season business performance, recommend inventory, pricing, and transition strategies, and adjust plans based on changing business needs.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and market data to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to business partners.
• Collaborate closely with merchandising, allocation, planning, finance, retail, and cross-functional stakeholders to align product and financial strategies.
• Support forecasting, financial planning, and inventory management activities across multiple seasons while balancing short- and long-term business objectives.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and planning tools that support informed business decisions and operational excellence.
• Partner with internal teams to manage product lifecycle activities, including inventory optimization, seasonal transitions, and assortment planning.
• Present planning recommendations through clear, compelling data storytelling that influences business decisions.

Merchandise Planner Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, allocation, inventory planning, or a related retail planning function.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience supporting planning initiatives within a retail environment, preferably focused on brick-and-mortar operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret business metrics, identify trends, and develop data-driven planning strategies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience partnering across multiple functional teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform well in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on business objectives and delivering results.
• Experience leveraging AI tools or working with large, complex data sets is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation: Up to $42.25/hr. (DOE)

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