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60000.00 - 73000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Merchandise Planner at Hanna Andersson will manage both pre-season and in-season inventory investments, ensuring alignment with our business goals. As a partner to our Merchants, you will leverage your analytical skills to drive business results through effective portfolio management.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee the Open to Buy process
  • Develop style-level pre-season plans
  • Optimize prices in real-time to enhance sales, gross margin, and inventory turnover
  • Demonstrate a strong planning background and exceptional analytical skills
  • Problem-solve and manage time effectively
  • Communicate and collaborate with various teams
  • Develop division, department & style level plans that support the brand strategy
  • Partner with merchandising on sales and inventory plans aligning with division objectives
  • Own bottom-up financial reconciliation and forecasting, assessing risks, and creating resolutions
  • Drive strategies to impact assortment and financials positively
  • Provide analysis of business trends for effective inventory management
  • Recommend and execute in-season pricing strategies
  • Maintain in-stock levels and optimize inventory
  • Collaborate on planning tools and process improvements

Requirements:

  • 2+ years prior planning experience, preferably direct to consumer
  • Proven track record in merchandise forecasting, planning, and data analytics
  • Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in retail math
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to use sales data to maximize profitability
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent experience

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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