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Short Story

Merchandise Planner

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

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 ...

Lowe's

Merchandise Assortment Planner

Mooresville, NC · On-site

Merchandise Assortment Planners assist in the development of business driving tactics such as: white space identification, localization, assortment optimization, competitive landscape, market ...

Catbird

Merchandise Planner

New York, NY · On-site

Catbird is hiring for a Merchandise Planner to join the team. In this role, you'll oversee sales and inventory planning across our growing jewelry collection, helping us balance data-driven precision ...

BuyWander

Merchandise Planner

Spokane, WA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Merchandise Planner (Full-Time) Department: Merchandising Reports To: VP of Merchandising Location: Seattle Area, WA Job Summary At BuyWander, the Merchandise Planner is the financial engine behind ...

CSC Generation

Merchandise Planner

OR · Remote

As Merchandise Planner , you will partner closely with the Merchandising team to build comprehensive merchandise plans, manage inventory levels, and deliver margin and pricing recommendations that ...

QVC

Merchandise Planner

West Chester, OH · Hybrid

Merchandise Planner QVC GroupWest Chester, Ohio Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a ...

Catbird

Merchandise Planner

New York, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Catbird is hiring for a Merchandise Planner to join the team. In this role, you'll oversee sales and inventory planning across our growing jewelry collection, helping us balance data-driven precision ...

Fashion Nova

Merchandise Planner

Beverly Hills, CA

ROLE OVERVIEW The Merchandise Planner will own product planning across categories and support growth initiatives. You will have eCommerce experience in the fashion industry and will leverage your ...

Bath & Body Works

Merchandise Handler

New Albany, OH

$17.50/hr

Inspect merchandise items to ensure accurate quality and brand specifications. * Maintain and verify documentation and information to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the distribution ...

Short Story

Merchandise Planner

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

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 ...

Bath & Body Works

Merchandise Handler

Columbus, OH

$17.50/hr

Inspect merchandise items to ensure accurate quality and brand specifications. * Maintain and verify documentation and information to facilitate the flow of merchandise through the distribution ...

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How much do merchandise jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 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

Short Story

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$65K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Our Story:
Short Story is an award winning, technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence.
As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by leading investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.
Our Values:
We're building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.
  • Transform Lives. We're customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.
  • Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.
  • Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.
  • Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven't seen.

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 organization, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the foundation of our planning processes. This role combines strategic planning with operational execution, optimizing inventory levels to enhance margin and fuel growth. The inventory guru thrives on innovation, optimization, and problem-solving, always seeking new ways to propel the business forward and meet customer demands.
Your Responsibilities:
Inventory Management and Merchandise Planning
  • Take charge of strategic company planning and inventory planning to drive sales, manage inventory turnover, and exceed financial targets in your designated area.
  • Design innovative inventory strategies that effectively balance new and core merchandise, while supporting in-stock and turnover objectives within the company budget.
  • Determine optimal order quantities for core items and develop flow strategies, collaborating with vendors and merchandising to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
  • Analyze historical data to extract valuable insights on product performance, pricing strategies, and inventory trends, applying these learnings to inform future seasons.
  • Accurately forecast sales and inventory needs, crafting strategies that maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
  • Maintain the planning system with precise parameters to enhance forecast accuracy, optimize receipt flow, and improve algorithm performance.
  • Develop and implement new or enhanced forecasting models that provide greater visibility into business performance and drive informed decision-making.

Who you are:
Qualifications:
  • BA or BS preferred.
  • 4+ consecutive years of Merchandising Planning experience.

Skills:
  • Data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset. Able to take initiative to start work quickly to meet deadlines.
  • Effective problem solver, with a hands-on "get things done" mentality. You are eager and able to solve challenges and tackle opportunities, identify potential issues and hurdles, and develop ways to get around them.
  • Excellent quantitative and data analysis skills. You're energized by data and are always looking to uncover insights to develop new ideas, test hypotheses, and make key recommendations.
  • Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business
  • Effective prioritization and organization to stay positive and proactive in an ambiguous environment are a must.
  • Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Understands that different situations may call for different approaches, showing the ability to be flexible in changing situations.

Technical Proficiency & Preferred Experience :
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Suites and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
  • Have experience in the subscription business desired.

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible PTO policy & paid holidays
  • Catered lunch on Fridays and company events
  • Employee discount on merchandise
  • Opportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed startup alongside a dedicated and experienced founding team

Short Story is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. We work diligently to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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