Merchandise Planner Job Description
The following is a full job description for Merchandise Planner. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Merchandise Planner along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Merchandise Planner is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Merchandise Planner, Sr., Merchandise Planner - Produce, Merchandise Planner - Deli, Merchandise Planner - Bakery, Merchandise Allocator, Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Merchandise Buyer, Merchandise Planning Manager, Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.
Requirements and Responsibilities For 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. Plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst, Retail Merchandise Planner
Similar Jobs:  Merchandise Planner, Sr., Merchandise Planner - Produce, Merchandise Planner - Deli, Merchandise Planner - Bakery, Merchandise Allocator, Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Merchandise Buyer, Merchandise Planning Manager, Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr.
Level of Education:  Merchandise Planner Salaries with No Diploma, Merchandise Planner Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Merchandise Planner Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Merchandise Planner Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Merchandise Planner Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Merchandise Planner Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%
Retail & WholesaleBusiness ServicesMFG NondurableEnergy & UtilitiesHospitality & Leisure0%20%40%60%80%100%
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