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Walgreens

Merchandise Planner

Deerfield, IL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Job Summary The Merchandise Planner works in collaboration with the Category Management Team to deliver on the business strategy by leading the development and ongoing management of the annual and ...

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Merchandise Handler

Morristown, TN · On-site

$13 - $14.25/hr

The Merchandise Handler position involves pulling, packing, and stocking merchandise. Containers move along a roller belt system to various workstations, where employees perform assigned tasks. Once ...

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Troon Golf

Merchandise Clerk (PT)

Capistrano Beach, CA

$16.90 - $22/hr

Merchandise Clerk (PT) Job Category: Retail Part-Time On-site Rate: $16.90 USD per hour Location: Monarch Beach Golf Links Dana Point, CA 92629, USA Description Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point ...

Adecco

Merchandise Processor

Rock Hill, SC

$15 - $18/hr

As a Merchandise Processor, you will be responsible for locating unmarked orders, correctly placing tickets on each unit, and performing the steps for moving merchandise containers from the ...

Adecco

Merchandise Processor

Fort Mill, SC

$15 - $18/hr

As a Merchandise Processor, you will be responsible for locating unmarked orders, correctly placing tickets on each unit, and performing the steps for moving merchandise containers from the ...

Aquent

Merchandise Planner

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$31.80 - $36.55/hr

May 26, 2026 Overview We are seeking a Merchandise Planner II to support end-to-end planning and forecasting for a dynamic retail business within a globally recognized leader in the footwear and ...

Troon

Merchandise Clerk (FT)

Dana Point, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Full Time Merchandise Clerk . Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality ...

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How much do merchandise jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 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 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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Merchandise Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchandise Manager, you need strong analytical skills, inventory management expertise, and a background in retail or business, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with merchandising software, point-of-sale systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and decision-making abilities help you stand out in managing vendor relationships and team coordination. These skills are crucial for optimizing product assortments, maximizing sales, and ensuring efficient inventory turnover in a competitive retail environment.

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 are merchandise jobs?

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 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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Merchandise Planner

Merchandise Planner

Walgreens

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Walgreens rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 2,090 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 98 rated pharmacies

Job description

Job Description
Job Summary
The Merchandise Planner works in collaboration with the Category Management Team to deliver on the business strategy by leading the development and ongoing management of the annual and weekly financial plan, creating the business forecast, and evaluating potential pricing decisions and promotional plans. Manages ongoing financial plans through data-driven recommendations and creation of the demand plan. Works highly collaboratively within a matrix organization to ensure the cross functional team is delivering budgeted P&L results.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develops category and/or departmental financial plans to achieve sales and profit goals. Recommends actions based on historical performance and forecasts comparing various scenarios.
  • Partners with various areas within Retail Products and cross functional project teams to drive key initiatives that impact the business and deliver end to end P&L results.
  • Conceptualizes highly complex analytics to provide insights for proactive issue resolution and evaluations.
  • Provides post mortem analysis of merchant category to identify trends and recommendations to maximize results.
  • Identifies item level opportunities to drive performance while controlling inventory levels by leveraging data and insights. Analyzes sales trends, item level data, pricing and promotional plans, markdowns and budgets to build a demand plan.
  • Performs annual financial planning and conducts weekly forecasting. Executes reports to drive performance and alignment across category team and cross functional partners.
  • Develops approaches to drive the development of broad reaching initiatives.
  • Establishes guidelines, best practices and standards.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
External Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, merchandising, planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment, OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in two or more of the following: retail, merchandising, planning, demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and recommends solutions, superior critical thinking skills, and strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within an organization.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree OR MBA.
  • 4 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, merchandising demand planning, inventory management, allocation, analytics, finance or replenishment.
  • At least 1 year of experience in cross functional team leadership.
  • JDA, SAP or other merchandise planning tools.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

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