Merchandise Planner

Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams —where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, Weekends as needed, 40-50 hours per week

Pay: up to $62,000 - $80,000 annually 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

Job Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Own the development, communication, and execution of category merchandise plans, including sales, receipts, markdown, margin, and inventory targets.

• Translate top-down financial goals into actionable merchandise plans, ensuring alignment with company strategy and long-range financial objectives.

• Partner with Buying, Finance, and Supply Chain to proactively identify opportunities and risks, and recommend strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

• Lead post-mortem analyses to measure results against plans, providing actionable insights to inform future strategies.

Inventory & Assortment Optimization

• Oversee forecasting, allocation, and replenishment strategies across categories to balance stock levels, drive turns, and improve product availability.

• Build and maintain advanced planning models (OTB, seasonality curves, lead times, min/max settings) that drive efficient inventory flow.

• Optimize assortments at store and channel level, leveraging data-driven insights to recommend range rationalization, space productivity improvements, and SKU productivity.

• Lead entrance/exit strategies for seasonal and promotional products, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal risk exposure.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Replenishment Planners/Analysts, setting performance goals, driving engagement, and building capability.

• Act as the primary planning partner to Buying, Finance, Supply Chain, and Field Operations leadership, influencing decision-making through data-driven recommendations.

• Represent the Planning function in cross-functional meetings, providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders.

• Partner with vendors on planning forecasts, OTIF performance, and capacity management to ensure timely flow of product.

Process, Tools & Reporting

• Champion the use of advanced analytics and planning tools (e.g., Aptos Analytics, Smartlook, Power BI, Tableau) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.

• Lead the development of reporting dashboards to track KPIs and support decision-making at the executive level.

• Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability.

• Partner with IT and systems teams to implement upgrades and test new planning tools.

Customer & Market Insights

• Regularly review market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand signals to inform planning decisions.

• Visit stores and distribution centers to gain firsthand perspective on assortment effectiveness, availability, and execution.

Salary : $62 - $80