Merchandise Planner plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Additionally, Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OVERVIEW
This role is best suited for an experienced merchandise planner who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. This role’s core responsibilities are to create pricing and product assortments offered within the television programs that maximize the revenue opportunity while properly balancing product assortment and price points. Our planners work closely with our Merchandising, Finance, Web Operations, Line Producing, and Programming teams to drive revenue performance while exceeding our customer expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A Senior Merchandise Planner is responsible for helping to drive the execution of Pricing, Scripting, Inventory Management and Promotional strategies for their assigned categories. Key responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
CAREER PATH
Merchandise Planners have a variety of development opportunities, from the continual promotional opportunities within Merchandise Planning, to branching out into other related departments of the company including Merchandising, Marketing, Web Operations, and Creative Services.
DISCLAIMER
IV Media/ShopHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, or other protected characteristics as defined by state, federal, or local law.
The individual in this role must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. In the event that an applicant or employee wishes to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact IV Media’s Human Resources department for further direction.
This job description is intended to convey the general nature and scope of the position and not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed, and IV Media/ShopHQ management reserves the right to amend the duties and responsibilities of this role at any time to meet business needs.