Merchandise Planning Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Real people. Real service.</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At </span><a href="https://www.supplyhouse.com/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">SupplyHouse.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">G</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">enerosity, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">R</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">espect, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">I</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">nnovation, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">T</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">eamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><iframe style="display: table; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uInKvloCKd8?si=5rTgd7Pbm8_s3jhG" width="560" height="314"></iframe></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are </span><span class="TextRun SCXW70343660 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70343660 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0">looking for an <strong>Associate Merchandise Planner</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0"> to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will report into our Senior Merchandise Planner and support merchandise financial planning through sales analysis, category performance tracking, and&nbsp;contributions to financial strategies that support business growth. The Associate Merchandise Planner will provide insights to management on financial planning, inventory forecasting, and merchandise strategy, helping inform&nbsp;decisions across seasonal and longer-term planning horizons. This is a strong opportunity to develop&nbsp;planning and analytical capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize&nbsp;merchandise flow and achieve financial objectives. If you are passionate about retail and excited to grow&nbsp;in a collaborative environment,&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW70343660 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70343660 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0">we’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW252553337 BCX0"> love to hear from you!</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">remote</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.</span></em></p> <p>This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role Type:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Full-Time, Exempt</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Location:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Remote</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Schedule: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-contrast="auto">Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Salary:</strong> $</span></span>60,200 <span data-contrast="auto">–</span> $75,200 per year</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and manage pre-season and in-season financial plans for a specified product group</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track the financial performance of assigned products against planned sales, gross margin, and inventory targets, analyzing data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities for company&nbsp;growth</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Reconcile and present financial plans utilizing both top-down and bottom-up approaches,&nbsp;translating financial insights into recommendations that support business strategy</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in seasonal merchandise planning strategies to maximize sales, in-stock, and inventory&nbsp;flow while helping plan future merchandise and inventory needs</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Category Managers in the development of pre-season strategies to align product&nbsp;opportunities with financial objectives and broader business goals</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare and present product and financial analyses for weekly business meetings and monthly&nbsp;planning discussions, focusing on performance metrics such as seasonality, trends, and brand&nbsp;performance, and helping shape forward strategy</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelors Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, Operations, or a&nbsp;related field</li> <li>1-2 years of experience in Merchandise or Demand Planning, Replenishment, Financial</li> <li>Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a basic understanding of retail math and&nbsp;forecasting methodologies</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel</li> <li>Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments</li> <li>Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and eagerness to learn from&nbsp;others</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exposure to merchandise planning systems, such as Relex</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why work with us:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We have awesome benefits </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">– We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. 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