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Marshall Retail Group

Merchandise Planner

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$62K - $80K/yr

Job Title Merchandise Planner Location Support Center - Las Vegas, NV 89119 US (Primary) Job Type ... Full-time Category Planning & Allocation Education Join our Support Center and be a pivotal ...

Vuori, Inc

Manager, Allocation

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams, to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing ...

The PCA Group

Assistant Merchandise Planner

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$65K - $70K/yr

Identify opportunities and risks to inform merchandise planning decisions * Demand Forecasting: Assist in developing accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and promotional ...

Vuori, Inc

Manager, Allocation

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams, to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing ...

Arhaus

Planning Analyst

Boston Heights, OH

... * Assist Merchandise Planner with executing markdown and promotional strategies and store ... Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory analysis, planning, allocation or buying. * Technological ...

Vuori, Inc

Manager, Allocation

Carlsbad, CA

$117K - $151K/yr

They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams, to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing ...

RuffleButts

Merchandise Assistant

Flower Mound, TX

Experience in assistant buying, merchandise planning, allocation, or a related role within children's apparel and/or eCommerce (preferred) * Experience working with Amazon Seller Central (preferred)

Torrid

Director Merchandise Planning

$166K - $188K/yr

As a Director of Merchandise Planning at Torrid you will lead strategy and execution to drive sales ... Partner with Allocation counterpart to determine allocation strategies and ensure proper execution.

AKIRA

Merchandise Planning Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

AKIRA Merchandise Planning Manager In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing ... Partner with Allocation leadership on store clustering, depth strategy, and inventory rebalancing ...

Torrid

Director Merchandise Planning

Anderson, SC · On-site

$166K - $188K/yr

As a Director of Merchandise Planning at Torrid you will lead strategy and execution to drive sales ... Partner with Allocation counterpart to determine allocation strategies and ensure proper execution.

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How much do assistant merchandise planning allocation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant merchandise planning allocation in the United States is $23.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Merchandise Planning Allocation vs Assistant Merchandise Buyer?

AspectAssistant Merchandise Planning AllocationAssistant Merchandise Buyer
Primary FocusAllocating inventory and managing stock levels across stores or channelsSelecting and purchasing products to meet customer demand
ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing sales data, forecasting demand, distributing stockResearching trends, negotiating with suppliers, selecting products
Skills & CredentialsAnalytical skills, inventory management, retail operations knowledgeMarket research, negotiation, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentRetail or distribution centers, corporate officesRetail stores, corporate offices, supplier meetings

While both roles support retail operations, Assistant Merchandise Planning Allocation focuses on inventory distribution and stock management, whereas Assistant Merchandise Buyer concentrates on selecting and purchasing products. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position based on their skills and career goals.

What is the highest paid merchandiser?

The highest paid merchandisers are typically senior or specialized roles such as Merchandise Planning Directors or Senior Merchandisers, with salaries often exceeding $100,000 annually. Compensation depends on experience, industry, company size, and geographic location, with skills in data analysis and inventory management being highly valued.
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Assistant Merchandise Planner

Assistant Merchandise Planner

Hill House Home

New York, NY • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Hill House Home is seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandise Planner to join our New York team, reporting directly to the Director of Merchandise Planning.
What You'll Do:
  • Assist in building pre-season and in-season financial plans by SKU, category, and collection using historical data, sales trends, and strategic growth targets to maximize revenue and margin for omni-channel business.
  • Own weekly and monthly reporting process.
  • Analyze business performance (sales, inventory, margin) and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders on both a weekly and ad-hoc basis.
  • Identify risks and opportunities within owned product categories and communicate findings to Director of Planning and respective cross-functional partners.
  • Own initial store allocation and in-season replenishment process. Partner with Stores and Store-Operations team to manage inventory capacity within growing Store fleet.
  • Monitor inventory health including sell-through, weeks of supply, and stock coverage. Recommend markdown and pricing strategy.
  • Support new product launches, line reviews, and product lifecycle planning, working alongside Merchant and Design team.
  • Champion data integrity and SKU-level accuracy across planning systems and tools.
  • Build relationships with direct and indirect cross functional partners: merchants, design, production, E-Comm, store operations & marketing.
  • Participate in monthly/quarterly/annual business reviews and provide insights to support strategic business growth.
  • Assist in ad-hoc analysis based on business needs.
Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 2-3+ years minimum experience in Merchandise Planning or Allocation, preferably within omni-channel consumer goods company.
  • Proficient in Excel with ability to manipulate large datasets and create dynamic reports.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and commitment to achieving targets and deadlines.
  • Organized and able to multitask. Effectively manages multiple priorities and adapts quickly to shifting, high-priority demands.
  • Takes initiative to provide solutions to improve business processes.
  • Naturally inquisitive with strong interest in retail DTC products

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $60-70k+
Hill House Home is a digital-first lifestyle brand that brings beauty and joy to every day rituals. Since launching with bedding in 2016, Hill House Home has extended its collections to offer bath, baby, accessories and apparel, including their widely beloved Nap Dress®. With its design-centric approach, Hill House Home offers impeccable quality, and timeless, feminine styles through quality products designed to enhance and celebrate life. Their specific aesthetic point-of-view and customer-led approach bring a fresh, accessible perspective to these time honored categories.
Hill House Home Inc. is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, and other characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to hello@hillhousehome.com.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices provided with the application materials.

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