Merchandise Planner
Core
Determine optimal product assortment, quantities, and pricing to maximize sales and profitability while maintaining healthy stock levels.
Role type
Senior Merchandise Planner
Builds
Product assortments, inventory plans, and pricing strategies for home textiles and accessories
Domain
Retail / Home Textiles
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Demand forecasting, inventory planning, SKU-level analysis, pricing strategy, markdown planning, stock allocation, ERP system proficiency, advanced Excel, retail merchandising knowledge
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Odoo, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Analyze historical sales and market trends to forecast demand; determine initial buy and reorder quantities; establish min/max stock levels; recommend product launches, reductions, and discontinuations; set initial selling prices and recommend markdowns; allocate stock across stores and e-commerce; monitor stock availability and overstock/stockout risks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC