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Helzberg Diamonds

Merchandise Planner

Kansas City, MO · On-site

The Merchandise Planner will partner with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to align category financial plans with merchandising strategies, sales trends, inventory objectives, and gross margin ...

Once Upon a Child

Merchandise Processor

Columbus, OH

$10.50 - $12/hr

Merchandise Processors are responsible for tagging, hanging, and moving merchandise to the designated location on the salesfloor. The focus of the role is to provide customers with the best selection ...

Helzberg Diamonds

Merchandise Planner

Seattle, WA · On-site

$84K - $105K/yr

The Merchandise Planner will partner with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to align category financial plans with merchandising strategies, sales trends, inventory objectives, and gross margin ...

PetSmart Careers Apply

Merchandise Planner

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

About the Team Our Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) teams are the driving forces behind making the organization's product visions available to our consumers through calculated and strategic ...

Torrid

Merchandise Processor

West Jefferson, OH

$14.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you'll support daily operations by handling merchandise from start to finish; Including receiving, prepping, picking, packing, shipping, and returns. This position follows a 4-day work ...

Brilliant Earth

Merchandise Planner

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Merchandise Planner - Remote USA Role Overview: The Merchandise Planner will be a key member of Brilliant Earth's Merchandising & Planning team, responsible for developing comprehensive sales and ...

Torrid

Merchandise Processor

West Jefferson, OH

$14.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you'll support daily operations by handling merchandise from start to finish; Including receiving, prepping, picking, packing, shipping, and returns. This position follows a 4-day work ...

Big Lots

Merchandise Planner

Columbus, OH · On-site

Support the creation and maintenance of merchandise financial plans, including sales, units, margin, and inventory targets by department/category. * Monitor and track Open to Buy (OTB) throughout the ...

Torrid

Merchandise Processor

West Jefferson, OH

$14.50 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role you'll support daily operations by handling merchandise from start to finish; Including receiving, prepping, picking, packing, shipping, and returns. This position follows a 4-day work ...

Roses Discount Stores

Merchandise Planner

Columbus, OH · On-site

Support the creation and maintenance of merchandise financial plans, including sales, units, margin, and inventory targets by department/category. * Monitor and track Open to Buy (OTB) throughout the ...

Big Lots

Merchandise Planner

Columbus, OH · On-site

Formulates seasonal, merchandise plans at department and class levels, in partnership with buyer, balancing the mix of close-out vs. non close-out business. Formulates subclass/sku level plans, as ...

Short Story

Merchandise Planner

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Role: The Merchandise Planner plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our merchandise assortment, focusing on maximizing sales and profitability. As the first hire in our planning ...

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How much do merchandise jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for merchandise in the United States is $18.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is merchandise?

Merchandise jobs involve managing the selection, presentation, and promotion of products in retail or wholesale environments. People in these roles work to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities and are attractively displayed to maximize sales. Common merchandise positions include merchandisers, buyers, planners, and visual merchandisers. These roles require a mix of analytical, creative, and communication skills to analyze trends, negotiate with suppliers, and create engaging displays.

What are different types of merchandising jobs?

Merchandising is a collection of strategies to encourage customer buying habits and increase sales. Merchandising jobs include the supplier who provides products to stores, the distributor who resells products to customers, and the merchandisers who design product displays for in-store and e-commerce sales. As a retail merchandiser, you handle marketing and promotional activities for brick-and-mortar stores. As a visual merchandiser, you set up product displays and organize floor plan layouts, and as a fashion merchandiser, you focus your efforts on apparel and accessories.

What are some common challenges faced by merchandise professionals in maintaining optimal inventory levels?

Merchandise professionals often face the challenge of balancing inventory to avoid both overstock and stockouts. Fluctuating consumer demand, supply chain delays, and inaccurate sales forecasts can complicate this task. To address these challenges, merchandise teams use data analytics, regular communication with suppliers, and collaboration with sales and marketing departments. Staying flexible and proactive helps ensure shelves are stocked with the right products at the right time.

What is the difference between Merchandise vs Retail Associate?

AspectMerchandiseRetail Associate
Primary RoleManaging inventory, product displays, and stock levelsAssisting customers, sales transactions, and store operations
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, stockrooms, or back-end retail areasFront-end retail stores, customer-facing areas
Required SkillsInventory management, visual merchandising, organizationCustomer service, communication, sales skills
Common CertificationsNone typically required, but inventory or merchandising courses helpCustomer service certifications or sales training

While both roles are integral to retail operations, merchandise focuses on inventory and product presentation behind the scenes, whereas retail associates engage directly with customers to facilitate sales. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within the retail industry.

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Infographic showing various Merchandise job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $38,198 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Merchandise Planner

Helzberg Diamonds

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Helzberg Diamonds rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 30 rated jewelry retailers

Job description


POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support the Ben Bridge merchandise function by developing, maintaining, and analyzing merchandise financial plans and forecasts for assigned categories. The Merchandise Planner will partner with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to align category financial plans with merchandising strategies, sales trends, inventory objectives, and gross margin goals.
This position will be tasked with maintaining open-to-buy reporting, departmental merchandise plans and forecasts, and analysis for the Ben Bridge merchandise team. The role will focus on maximizing sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and turn through accurate financial planning, timely business analysis, and clear communication of risks and opportunities.
Recognize business trends and revise forecasts and plans as needed while recommending supplemental contingency plans where and when necessary. This position works with Buying, Allocation, Marketing, Finance, Distribution Center, and IT departments as needed to support and execute the merchandising plans.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Develop, maintain, and update sales, margin, inventory, and open-to-buy plans for assigned product categories.
  • Support merchandise plans and forecasts by analyzing historical performance, current trends, seasonality, pricing, promotions, and inventory position.
  • Maintain open-to-buy reporting and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to support sales, margin, inventory, and turn objectives.
  • Build ad hoc reporting for Merchants and analyze business as required.
  • Support annual and semi-annual sales, margin, and inventory planning processes.
  • Prepare and communicate regular business updates, reporting summaries, and forecast recommendations to Merchandising team
  • Manage SKU level plans, forecasts, order and SKU status updates as needed
  • Work with Merchandising partners to support business objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • This role does not directly supervise any staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Three or more years of corporate retail experience in merchandise planning, allocation, financial planning, product demand planning, or related merchandising analysis required.
  • Experience in merchandise financial planning, forecasting, open-to-buy management, pricing analysis, and inventory management preferred.
  • Understanding of product assortment, SKU-level performance, allocation activity, seasonality, pricing, and promotional impacts on merchandise plans and forecasts required.
  • Project management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong analytical and advanced retail math skills required along with systems proficiency with Excel, Word, and planning systems.
  • Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills required along with the ability to partner effectively within the broader Merchandising team, including Buying, Planning, and Allocation.
  • Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers.

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Business Knowledge, Retail Math, Forecasting, Relationship Building, Personal Accountability, Customer Service Orientation, Integrity, Teamwork and Cooperation

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About Helzberg Diamonds

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After over a Century of Service, Helzberg Diamonds has grown to over 200 Stores that started in the Heartland of America. Through it all, Our Core Values have stayed the same. We believe in People First, and it shines through in everything we do. Every piece we sell is an extension of our mission to make people feel loved. We support and practice Ethical metals mining, and only sell conflict free diamonds. Whether it’s made by us or designed by one of our incredible business partners, it’s made with love.

Industry

Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1915

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