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Associate Merchandise Planner

United States, Pittsburgh 27.00 - 34.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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We are looking for an Associate Merchandise Planner for a top fashion company! The Associate Planner acts as a business manager for specific categories/departments of merchandise across multiple channels and works as a partner to Omni-Merchants to build viable plans and profitable results. The Associate Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining sales and margin plans that tie to financial targets for their assigned categories or departments (across mainline, factory and direct channels) in order to maximize sales and profitability.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist Planner/Senior Planner in preparation of pre-season Plans across multiple channels
  • Work closely with Planner/Senior Planner and Omni-Merchants in reviewing in season product trends
  • Partner with Planner/Senior Planner to present monthly revisions of merchandise plans
  • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
  • Develop item plans as required within their department
  • Understand and forecast effects of markdowns on item sales rates and category/department profitability
  • Participate in all meetings involving the Merchandise Planning department
  • Provide fiscal control through management of markdowns and purchase orders
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of Omni-Planning tools and execute building plans
  • Enhance knowledge of data resources and become familiar with merchandise
  • Support team projects as needed
  • additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of previous merchandise planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment, or previous retail buying experience
  • Retail math knowledge preferred
  • Product knowledge of apparel and related merchandise
  • High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation & planning skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Nice to have

  • Retail math knowledge
  • Experience in specialty retail environment
  • Experience in retail buying

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(k)
  • Direct deposit
  • Commuter benefits

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