Associate Merchandise Planner

Associate Merchandise Planner

We are looking for an Associate Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will report into our Senior Merchandise Planner and support merchandise financial planning through sales analysis, category performance tracking, and contributions to financial strategies that support business growth. The Associate Merchandise Planner will provide insights to management on financial planning, inventory forecasting, and merchandise strategy, helping inform decisions across seasonal and longer-term planning horizons. This is a strong opportunity to develop planning and analytical capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize merchandise flow and achieve financial objectives. If you are passionate about retail and excited to grow in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you're also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.

Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility

Salary: $60,200 – $75,200 per year

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage pre-season and in-season financial plans for a specified product group
• Track the financial performance of assigned products against planned sales, gross margin, and inventory targets, analyzing data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities for company growth
• Reconcile and present financial plans utilizing both top-down and bottom-up approaches, translating financial insights into recommendations that support business strategy
• Participate in seasonal merchandise planning strategies to maximize sales, in-stock, and inventory flow while helping plan future merchandise and inventory needs
• Collaborate with Category Managers in the development of pre-season strategies to align product opportunities with financial objectives and broader business goals
• Prepare and present product and financial analyses for weekly business meetings and monthly planning discussions, focusing on performance metrics such as seasonality, trends, and brand performance, and helping shape forward strategy

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, Operations, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Merchandise or Demand Planning, Replenishment, Financial
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a basic understanding of retail math and forecasting methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and eagerness to learn from others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to merchandise planning systems, such as Relex

Why work with us:

• We have awesome benefits – We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include:
  • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
  • Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
  • $750 annual professional development budget
  • $25 monthly Grubhub credit
  • Company rewards and recognition program
  • And more!
• We empower ownership – We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company's growth and accomplishments.
• We promote work-life balance – We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy!
• We support growth – We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget.
• We give back – We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and more.
• We listen – We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day.