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Boot Barn

Merchandise Planner

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE PLANNING STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and ...

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Boot Barn

Merchandise Planner

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE PLANNING STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and ...

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Macy's

Manager, Merchandise Execution (TEMP)

Upland, CA

$61K - $103K/yr

Job Overview The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that every Macy's store customer ... Interview, hire, train, manage, coach, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and discipline direct and ...

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General Merchandise Team Leader

Hemet, CA · On-site

$24 - $40.80/hr

ALL ABOUTGENERAL MERCHANDISE Experts of operations,processand efficiency who enable a consistent ... With your direct leader's guidance, help establish clear goals and expectations and hold team ...

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General Merchandise Team Leader

Montclair, CA · On-site

$24 - $40.80/hr

ALL ABOUTGENERAL MERCHANDISE Experts of operations,processand efficiency who enable a consistent ... With your direct leader's guidance, help establish clear goals and expectations and hold team ...

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How much do merchandise director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchandise director in Riverside, CA is $121,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,100.00 and $161,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a merchandise director do?

A Merchandise Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, buying, and presentation of products in a retail or wholesale environment. They analyze market trends, manage vendor relationships, and develop strategies to maximize sales and profitability. Merchandise Directors work closely with buyers, planners, and store teams to ensure that the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities. Their role is essential in aligning product assortments with customer preferences and company goals.

How does a merchandise director typically collaborate with other departments to drive sales and profitability?

A Merchandise Director regularly works cross-functionally with buying, marketing, inventory planning, and store operations teams to ensure merchandise strategies align with business goals. They lead assortment planning and coordinate with marketing to develop promotional campaigns that support key product launches. By analyzing sales data and market trends, they collaborate with inventory planners to optimize stock levels and minimize markdowns. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to balance creative vision with operational efficiency to drive sales and profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandise director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchandise Director, you need strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of merchandising strategies, and several years of retail experience, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, sales analytics platforms, and trend forecasting tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills help you inspire teams and collaborate effectively with vendors and stakeholders. These capabilities are crucial for maximizing profitability, responding to market trends, and ensuring cohesive product assortments across retail channels.

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Infographic showing various Merchandise Director job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,471 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Merchandise Planner

Boot Barn

Irvine, CA • On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Boot Barn rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 220 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

MERCHANDISE PLANNER
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE PLANNING
STATUS: EXEMPT
Summary
Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time.
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of financial and inventory plans for assigned categories. The Planner develops merchandise plans that meet and exceed sales, gross margin, turnover goals for assigned business categories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review, analyze and report on actual sales versus forecast by product types; identifying sales opportunities and explaining resultant forecast revisions.
  • Perform detailed trend analyses for products. Evaluate related historical performance, marketing strategy and initial sales performance for new products. Provide recommendations for deletion and exit strategies for existing products based on trend analysis.
  • Manage and lead pre-season planning analysis and preparation for senior management review meetings.
  • Manage and lead OTB, inventory and receipt plans by forecasting and adjusting where appropriate.
  • Monitor flow of receipts by store and identify inefficiencies in the receipt process.
  • Determine in collaboration with District Manager and Buyer, appropriate assortment assignments for responsible product categories that balance volume and space considerations for each store.
  • Manage and lead ad-hoc analysis, reporting and project work related to merchandise planning and execution.
  • Provide additional category business analyses related to merchandise planning and execution.
  • Perform post-mortem analyses for seasonal events and strategies.
  • Participate in departmental strategic planning.
  • Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
  • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
  • Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management

Qualifications
  • Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of corporate Retail Planning/Buying/Allocations experience
  • Strong analytical and quantifiable skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Excel
  • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative
  • Experience meeting multiple deadlines

Competencies
  • Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
  • Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities
  • Competitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)
  • Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
  • Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
  • Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for growth at every level - we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners
PAY RANGE: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure
Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
  • Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
  • Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking
[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting
[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing
Work Environment
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
  • The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
  • Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.
Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.
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At Boot Barn, we honor America's western heritage. We believe in quality products and good value. And we've stocked our shelves with quality western and work gear for you and your family. With over 500,000 pairs of boots -- western, work and fashion -- and over 8,000 styles of jeans, shirts, hats, belts, jewelry and more, we offer the latest styles from the brands you love. Hatched over thirty years ago with one store in Orange County, California, Boot Barn has become the nations largest Western and Work retailer with 230 + stores in 30 states and a robust e-commerce business. We will outfit you from head to toe and give you the kind of service you'd expect from a company that values heritage, hard work and community.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

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