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NAPA

Senior Analyst, Assortment Planning

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Sr Analyst, Assortment Planning will provide dedicated support to Category Managers with insight, guidance and recommendations on assortment and inventory mix to maximize sales while balancing ...

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Dollartree

Assortment Planner

Chesapeake, VA

Assortment Planning & Strategy: Provide analytical support for Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and ... Business Reviews (BRs), ensuring accurate data and actionable insights are available for decision ...

Dollar Tree

Assortment Planner

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

Your expertise in planning and performance analysis plays a critical role in supporting Dollar Tree ... Assortment Planning & Strategy: • Provide analytical support for Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and ...

Lowe's

Merchandise Assortment Planner

Mooresville, NC · On-site

Under the leadership of the Assortment Planning Manager, the Merchandise Assortment Planner provides analytical insights to the assortment decisions made by the merchandising organization during ...

Lowe's

Merchandise Assortment Planner

Mooresville, NC · On-site

Under the leadership of the Assortment Planning Manager, the Merchandise Assortment Planner provides analytical insights to the assortment decisions made by the merchandising organization during ...

Bob's Discount Furniture

Senior Analyst, Assortment

$90K - $119K/yr

Working within the Merchandise Planning & Analytics organization, the Senior Analyst designs and owns assortment productivity reporting, leads rationalization analysis end to end, and owns the ...

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How much do assortment planning analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for assortment planning analyst in the United States is $77,122.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assortment Planning Analyst vs Merchandising Analyst?

AspectAssortment Planning AnalystMerchandising Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's in Business, Retail, or related field; proficiency in analytics toolsBachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related field; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentRetail or e-commerce companies, focusing on product assortment and inventoryRetail, fashion, or consumer goods companies, focusing on product selection and sales strategies
Industry UsageCommonly used in retail and e-commerce sectorsWidely used in retail, fashion, and consumer goods industries

While both roles involve data analysis and support retail operations, the Assortment Planning Analyst primarily focuses on selecting and optimizing product assortments to meet customer demand, whereas the Merchandising Analyst concentrates on sales performance, pricing strategies, and product placement. Understanding these differences helps employers and candidates identify the right fit for their skills and career goals.

What does an assortment planning analyst do?

An assortment planning analyst is responsible for selecting and managing product assortments to meet customer demand and optimize sales. They analyze sales data, forecast trends, and collaborate with merchandising teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place, often using tools like Excel or specialized planning software. Their work supports inventory management and sales performance goals.

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Infographic showing various Assortment Planning Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,122 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Senior Analyst, Assortment Planning

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Home Depot
Retail • 10K+ employees
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Re-posted 24 days ago

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Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst, Assortment Planning serves as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the Merchandising Organization, providing analytical insights, project leadership, and assortment planning expertise to support category decisions. This role is responsible for leading category business reviews, including Rapid Business Reviews, Product Line Reviews (PLRs), Quick Hits, and Post Reset Reviews, for assigned departments and is viewed by merchants as a trusted partner in developing and executing category and assortment strategies. The Senior Analyst champions assortment planning best practices, delivers data-driven recommendations, and drives initiatives that optimize category performance across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
  • 90% Work in collaboration with Merchants to determine category review goals and objectives, conduct standard and ad hoc analysis to identify key drivers of performance, recommend assortment decisions that will improve category performance and develop financial plans that reflect category changes. Typical analysis will include: (a) marketplace and macroeconomic trends impacting the category including competitive assessment, (b) vendor portfolio strengths and weaknesses including private brand, (c) line structure, (d) store clustering, (e) customer and store feedback, (f) identifying key product attributes and (g) regional performance. Develop executive-level presentations that summarize analysis including historical category performance, strategic rationale underpinning assortment decisions and expected financial impact. Report out to all levels of management. Accountable for accuracy, thoroughness, thought process, timeliness and viability of recommendations.
  • 10% Own Merchant/Associate Merchant relationship for designated department. Special projects. Ad hoc analysis and reporting.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Senior Manager, Assortment Planning.
  • This position has no direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Experience communicating to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in merchandising, space planning, analytics, or related business functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with GBQ (Google BigQuery)
  • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, Notebook LM, and similar technologies)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large, complex data sets and develop actionable business insights
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and develop executive-level presentations
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional partners simultaneously

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 2

Competencies:
  • Ability to partner with cross-functional teams at all levels across a complex organization
  • Ability to get results despite a large workload, competing demands and working in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands, adjust to change quickly and work constructively under pressure
  • Ability to structure nebulous projects and to work constructively under tight deadlines
  • Ability to influence peers and business partners without authority

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The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating a vast network of warehouse-format stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as the primary resource for building materials, lawn and garden products, and home décor. Its business model caters to two distinct customer bases: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners and "Pro" customers, such as professional contractors and tradespeople. Beyond product sales, the company offers an extensive suite of services, including professional installation and one of the largest tool rental operations in North America.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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