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Merchandise Planner – Categories

Job in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey, 08724, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
  • Business
  • Retail
    Merchandising, Retail Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Merchandise Planner – Multiple Categories
  • Transform sales and manage overall inventory
  • Partner with fellow Planners to propel sales
  • Analyze results to decide next actions and identify overall business trends
  • Consider customer experience, margin, current events, return rates, and new names in business decisions
  • Prioritize on-air sales and productivity maximization
  • Script assigned shows for all channels according to scripting and productivity guidelines
  • Work with planning partners across all channels
  • Strategize items to maximize selling exposures
  • Identify and execute reorders
  • Participate in seasonal, quarterly, and assortment planning for assigned categories
  • Identify and react to promotional opportunities
  • Price products, manage markdowns, and manage category margin to assigned goals
  • Analyze show/item performance and recommend or initiate next actions
  • Monitor and advise on programming adjustments across all channels
  • Report to the Manager of Merchandise Planning
  • Openings available on Culinary, Accessories, and Home Innovations teams
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Marketing analytics, Merchandising, Business, or relevant field
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Knowledge of the retail industry
  • Ability to work with data to develop ideas, build strategies, and achieve needed results
  • Must reside in PA, DE, or NJ
  • Relocation assistance is not available
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales transformation, inventory management, and data analysis to drive business trends and enhance customer experience. Proficient in strategic planning and execution for merchandising and promotional opportunities across multiple channels.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Sales Transformation
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Merchandising Strategy
  • Retail Industry Knowledge
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Sales Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Markdown Management
  • Assortment Planning
  • Promotional Strategy
  • Performance Analysis
  • Scripting Guidelines
  • Product Strategy
  • Business Trend Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Analytics
  • Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business
Industry Keywords
  • Retail Industry
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Productivity
  • Category Margin
  • Promotional Opportunities
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