Merchandise Planning Analyst in Beaverton, Oregon - #73457 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73457

Merchandise Planning Analyst
Our client is seeking a Merchandise Planning Analyst to support assortment strategy across the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will partner with a close-knit team and a broad group of cross-functional stakeholders to make sure product offerings are profitable, differentiated, and aligned to customer needs.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Merchandise Planning Analyst Responsibilities

• Support pre-season planning and execution of category assortments, making sure they align with customer needs, pricing, and distribution decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to product flow, pricing, and placement, and carry the category vision through to the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage in-season performance, adjusting plans as needed to drive profitable, incremental growth.
• Use consumer insights and market trends to segment assortments and set the business apart in a competitive marketplace.
• Prepare post-season recaps and present business results to internal audiences.
• Take on shifting priorities and additional responsibilities as business needs change.

Merchandise Planning Analyst Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, or a similar role.
• Strong retail business acumen, including a working understanding of assortment planning and product management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share insights clearly with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-moving environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to pivot between responsibilities as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Compensation: Up to $38/hr. (DOE)

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