Category Assortment Planner Job at Meijer (Grand Rapids)

Director of Merchandising

The Director of Merchandising– Footwear is responsible for All DTC channels deve...

Location

United States , Needham

Salary:

115000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Clarks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5-7 years of related experience
Buying, Merchandising, Planning or Product Management experience at a manager level in the Footwear business
Proven ability to develop and execute profitable merchandising strategies
Digital and Market Place experience
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in retail math, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
Understanding of the footwear market – consumer trends, competitors, distribution
Knowledge of different business operating models – Retail, Franchise, Ecommerce, Product, Supply Chain
Ability to lead and influence others
Have product acumen and footwear experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities

Job Responsibility

Merchandising content at DTC weekly meetings with top/bottom sellers, key programs and actions
Work closely with VP of Merchandising, coordinating w/ merchandise planning to maximize revenues commercial performance, developing best in class assortments across DTC and marketplaces
Develop seasonal merchandising strategies and product assortments for the footwear category that align with brand vision, sales targets, and margin goals
Create and manage the DTC merchandise calendar, ensuring timely product launches and seasonal transitions
Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and innovation
Responsible for overseeing marketplace style selection, inventory and pricing
Analyse performance and adjusting strategies and assortments
Establish gender & business unit growth strategy and collaborate with Director of Merch Planning to build budgets/target to align
Lead Product feed in and lifecycle decisions for DTC channels - identifying "white space" and areas of opportunity and risk
Align on global and regional marketing styles and work with eCommerce & stores teams to secure content that supports business unit budgets

What we offer

Life, accidental death, dismemberment and disability insurance
401k with employer match
Real estate assistance program
Employee assistance programme
Discount on Clarks products
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance (often including your birthday!)
Dental coverage

Fulltime

Planning and Insights Intern

The Intern will work on projects to assist merch planners who support strategic ...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

Not provided

7-Eleven, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently pursuing a four year degree
Strong financial acumen and forecasting skills
Able to critically think and make analytical reasoning
Be a strategic business partner
Be able to tell a story with data, data visualization skills

Job Responsibility

Work on projects to assist merch planners who support strategic and financial performance of assigned merchandise categories
Learn from and support merch planners who act as the Business Partner for the Category Managers and lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, using advanced analytics to drive data-backed decisions
Partner cross-functionally to support assortment, pricing, and promotional planning—ensuring alignment with 7-Eleven’s business objectives and financial targets

Fulltime

Buyer, Grocery - Snacks and Beverage

This position owns the assortment, pricing strategy, planogram, marketing, and m...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Meijer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree
or equivalent retail experience
3-7 years of experience in a Buying role
6+ years of experience in the retail industry
Buying, inventory management and analysis experience required
Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers
Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment)
Financial Planning skills
Negotiations skills
Sense of product trends

Job Responsibility

Drives the strategic direction of the area with the goal to make Meijer the most compelling place for our customers to shop by focusing on Pricing, Assortment, Brands, Marketing, and Store Presentation
Utilize internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection
Visits stores (both Meijer and competition) regularly to proactively understand assortments, pricing and store presentation
Works with the Merchandise Financial Planner on the financial plan
Responsible for the overall direction and performance of a merchandising category
Determines category position profile and assigns a role to each category
Drives the category review and makes the recommendations based on analysis
Works with team to develop and approves master and version planograms
Determines pricing strategy for category / product that maintains Meijer's pricing integrity, drives sales, and direct margin dollars
Reviews pricing analytics with Pricing team to determine optimal pricing

What we offer

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

Fulltime

Assistant Merchandise Planner

Hillier Nurseries is looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong A...

Location

United Kingdom , Romsey

Salary:

28000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working within homeware or seasonal product categories
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident using Excel and data‑driven systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Clear communication skills and the ability to present insights in a concise, commercial manner
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Job Responsibility

Assist Buyers with new‑season assortment planning by analysing past performance at category, product, and supplier level
Develop forward‑planning documents incorporating sales forecasting and modelling across product, supplier, and category levels
Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of customer buying habits and emerging trends within the gardening and leisure sectors
Maintain accurate product data within C&F, including active flags, pack sizes, season codes, costs, and retail prices
Update category actuals, including wastage, each Monday and ensure the WSSI reflects accurate trading information
Manage intake values and ensure orders align with the Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) within the WSSI plan
Identify risks and opportunities within the WSSI and recommend changes to forward plans in response to trading conditions
Set up and review replenishment settings to ensure stock levels support sales and presentation standards
Place new orders through manual allocation or system‑generated processes and amend orders where supplier issues arise
Monitor outstanding orders, chase overdue deliveries, and maintain accurate due dates

What we offer

31 days annual leave
Employee discount
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Merchandise Planner Private Label

As a (Senior) Merchandise Planner Private Label (m/f/d) you work closely with ou...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

About You

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Business, Economics or a comparable field
3+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning, preferably within fashion e-commerce
Strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of sales KPI and entrepreneurial spirit
Advanced skills in MS Excel and Google Sheets (Power Query is a benefit)
High level of independence and a hands-on approach to problem solving
Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with various stakeholders
Fluent in English
German skills are a plus

Job Responsibility

Strategic assortment and budget planning, including the preparation of seasonal forecasts
Monitoring of sales performance and derivation of in-season measures like reorders
Preparation of weekly sales reports and presentations and creating ad-hoc analyses
Identifying growth potentials and white spots within the assortment categories
Strategic development of our private label portfolio in close collaboration with Buying
Continuous optimization of our Merchandise Planning toolkit and processes

What we offer

Hybrid working
Fresh fruit every day
Sports courses
Exclusive employee discounts
Free drinks
Language courses
Company parties
Help in the relocation process
Mobility subsidy
Central Location

Analyst, Inventory Management

The Analyst – Inventory Management is responsible for optimizing the distributio...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

Carter's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Detail-oriented
Ability to finish tasks on time with accuracy and consistency, easily recognize mistakes, and produce high quality work
Analytical / genuine curiosity
Ability to analyze data, and communicate key findings effectively to business partners and leadership
Can review multiple metrics and identify outliers when analyzing business opportunities
Creates strategies or solutions based off multiple data points
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups, etc)
Strong communication
Proficient in developing strong relationships with all levels of the business
Communicates ideas or strategy clear and concisely

Job Responsibility

Analyze store inventory at the style/size level, identify over and under performers and provide suggestions to improve
Execute the inventory allocations for your product category multiple times per week
Analysis and critical thinking to shape the inventory strategy, being flexible to course correct and make data-driven decisions
Ensure inventory is balanced across stores, considering sales volume, store type, and capacity of each store (weekly)
Ad hoc analysis to Planners and Buyers identifying opportunities and risks (e.g. lost sales)
markdown recommendations
and future buy recommendations (e.g. buy quantities, assortment)
In partnership with the Buyer and Planner, determine how much inventory of each item to allocate to stores (weekly) based on assortment/planning strategies
Manage weekly/monthly replenishment forecasts to the DC/Store Ops teams to help with workflow planning
Partner with OML team and assistant buyers on Order Management activities

What we offer

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess

Fulltime

Merchandise Analyst

This is a full time salaried consultant role with Aquent Studios and offers an a...

Location

United States , Miami

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bilingual- Spanish/English language skills highly preferred

Job Responsibility

Supporting seasonal programs and planogram execution: Developing strategic plans based on analysis / Diving into data to identify insights and opportunities/ Carrying out those strategic plans under direction
Promo support
Reports and initiatives tracking
Analyzes market trends and consumer behavior within categories
Shapes and executes strategies for the front store and collaborates with cross-functional enterprise partners and external partners to achieve goals
Assists with product assortment, including selection, pricing, promotional strategy, and inventory levels in partnership with other business partners
Identifies opportunities with product innovation expansion within the category
Collaborates with the support team for their business, including pricing, Finance, Inventory Planners, Planogram designers, Store Operations and Core counterparts to achieve the merchandising objectives as it relates to the Strategic plan
Works with vendor management to include collaborating, interviewing, developing strategies, and negotiating
Finds supply chain efficiency and solves DSD distribution gaps

What we offer

Full Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k w/match and PTO/Vacation

Fulltime

Planner

Ready to take the next step in your Planning career? We're on the hunt for a com...

Location

Australia , Cremorne

Salary:

Not provided

Decjuba

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2–5 years’ retail planning experience, with a strong track record in driving commercial outcomes
sharp financial and numerical mind, paired with the ability to turn complex data into powerful insights
Excel is your second language and you’re confident with Word and Outlook too
think strategically, act decisively, and thrive in a fast-moving retail environment
natural collaborator and communicator, with the ability to influence, inspire and lead by example
live and breathe values like honesty, bravery, innovation and optimism

Job Responsibility

Own the merchandise strategy: Develop and deliver financial plans, range plans and OTB strategies that smash KPI targets
Be the trading guru: Analyse sales, manage stock flow, and drive category performance through sharp insights and swift actions
Build the right range: Collaborate with Buyers to plan product assortments that speak to our customer and deliver commercial results
Lead with impact: Mentor and guide Junior Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocators to deliver to plan
Drive operational excellence: Monitor stock availability, manage aged inventory, and maximise sell-through across retail and online
Communicate like a pro: Build strong cross-functional relationships across Merch, VM, Retail Ops, Marketing, and Production

What we offer

A dynamic and supportive team culture
Career development and learning opportunities
A fast-paced environment with plenty of autonomy

Fulltime

Category Assortment Planner

Meijer

Location:
United States , Grand Rapids

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

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