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Merchandise Planning Manager

Event Network, LLC
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Planning Manager position at Event Network, LLC?

Bring Your Planning Expertise to a Company That’s Redefining Retail!

Now Hiring: Merchandise Planning Manager (On-site or Remote-Friendly)

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT EVENT NETWORK!

Do you have experience as a Merchandise Planner or Planning Manager and want to grow your career with an innovative and purpose-driven retail company? We’re actively seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to join our dynamic team.

This position is onsite at our San Deigo or Miami Store Support Center, and we offer the perfect blend to work remotely one day a week.

📍 Remote flexibility available for candidates located outside San Diego, CA or Miami, FL.

About Us

At Event Network, we create unforgettable retail experiences at some of the most iconic destinations across the United States. From museums and aquariums to cultural landmarks and resorts, we make every guest experience count. Our values—Team, Partners, Guests, and Planet—guide everything we do.

THE ROLE: Merchandise Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency across assigned business units. You’ll partner closely with the Buying team to plan assortments, manage inventory, and support strategic initiatives that deliver on our financial goals and guest promise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

  • Partner with the Planning Director and VP of Purchasing to support key growth areas.
  • Create inventory, margin, and SKU count plans at the department/location level.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Product and Buying teams.
  • Plan for new stores, remodels, exhibits, and events.
  • Align inventory strategies with financial targets.

Operational & Analytical

  • Lead monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) reforecasts.
  • Perform deep-dive analysis on sales trends, product performance, and inventory metrics.
  • Deliver clear, actionable insights to internal partners.
  • Collaborate on SKU rationalization and assortment planning.
  • Prepare month-end reporting and drive inventory-related strategies.
  • Support ad-hoc reporting and cross-functional initiatives.

What You Bring

  • 3 years’ experience in merchandise planning or inventory management.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Marketing).
  • Advanced Excel and data interpretation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional partners and driving results.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Why Join Us?

At Event Network, The Experience Matters—for our guests and our team members. We offer an exciting, collaborative work environment where your ideas are heard and your contributions truly matter.

🎯 Ready to bring your talent and passion to a company that’s shaping the future of experiential retail?

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Event Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all team members.
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