Merchandise Planner

CITITRENDS is seeking a data-driven, strategic Merchandise Planner who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and knows how to turn insights into action. This role is critical to driving business performanceowning inventory strategy, influencing buying decisions, and ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

What Youll Do

Own and manage inventory plans across multiple categories to support sales, margin, and turnover goals

Partner closely with Buyers to develop and execute open-to-buy (OTB) strategies

Analyze sales trends, historical data, and customer behavior to forecast demand and guide assortment decisions

Monitor product performance and proactively adjust plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk

Optimize inventory flowbalancing stock levels to reduce markdowns, minimize stockouts, and drive profitability

Deliver clear, actionable reporting on key business metrics (sales, margin, inventory productivity)

Present insights and recommendations to leadership to influence business decisions

Operate with urgency and accountability in a high-volume, results-driven environment

What Sets This Role Apart

Direct impact on business performance and inventory strategy

High visibility with cross-functional leadership teams

A fast-moving environment where decisions matter and execution is key

Opportunity to influence both planning and buying outcomes

What You Bring

3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, or inventory management

Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)

Ability to translate data into clear business insights and actions

Experience with planning or inventory systems (preferred)

Strong partnership skillsable to collaborate effectively with Buyers and cross-functional teams

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Solid understanding of retail metrics including sales, margin, and inventory turnover

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

CITITRENDS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.