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Remote Merchandise Planner Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Planner

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$93K - $130K/yr

THE POSITION With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work ... This position will support the City's Transportation Planning Section, working on community ...

Sr. Demand Planner

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $135K/yr

The Sr. Demand Planner is a strategic leader responsible for owning the enterprise demand forecast ... In-office attendance required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote work optional Monday and ...

Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision. * In-Season Inventory Planning * Demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection and sku level. * Forecast sales ...

The Inventory Planner is responsible for driving results by managing current businesses and ... Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision. * Takes ownership of ...

Inventory Planner, Outdoor

Corte Madera, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $110K/yr

The Inventory Planner is responsible for driving results by managing current businesses and ... Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision. * Takes ownership of ...

The Inventory Planner is responsible for driving results by managing current businesses and ... Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision. * Takes ownership of ...

Vacation Planner with a kind heart is needed to book vacations. Our number one goal is to help our clients to send them on their dream vacations post-pandemic. We love to book wedding parties, so ...

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How much do remote merchandise planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote merchandise planner in California is $75,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,300.00 and $87,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote merchandise planner position?

Succeeding as a Remote Merchandise Planner requires strong analytical skills, experience in inventory management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a solid understanding of retail math. Familiarity with planning and forecasting software such as SAP, Oracle Retail, or Excel is often expected, along with knowledge of retail analytics tools. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills, especially when collaborating across remote teams. These competencies are crucial to ensure effective merchandise strategies, accurate inventory levels, and alignment with company sales goals in a distributed work environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote merchandise planner?

A Remote Merchandise Planner typically starts their day reviewing sales and inventory reports to assess product performance and identify trends. They collaborate virtually with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to align on assortment strategies, replenishment plans, and promotional activities. The role involves using planning tools to forecast demand, develop purchase plans, and provide recommendations to optimize stock levels across multiple channels. Frequent communication and coordination with colleagues ensure that merchandise strategies are responsive to shifting trends and business goals. This remote position offers autonomy and flexibility, but also requires proactive communication and self-motivation to drive results.

What is a remote merchandise planner?

A Remote Merchandise Planner is responsible for analyzing sales data, forecasting inventory needs, and developing merchandise strategies to optimize product performance—all while working remotely. They collaborate with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time. This role involves data-driven decision-making to maximize profitability and minimize excess inventory. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in merchandising software, and an understanding of market trends are essential for success in this position.

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Infographic showing various Remote Merchandise Planner job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $75,886 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Senior Demand Planner

Hourglass Cosmetics

West Hollywood, CA • On-site, Remote

$100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

HOURGLASS COSMETICS - Senior Demand Planner (Hybrid Role)
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.
The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for owning end-to-end demand forecasting for an assigned region, acting as the primary forecast lead and cross-functional partner across commercial, operations, and supply chain teams. This person serves as a link between the sales, finance, and supply chain functions to ensure alignment between plans and will work to create and achieve consensus for forecasts through collaborative cross-functional planning processes.
WHAT YOU DO
  • Own demand planning for an assigned region, supporting the wider team including:
  • Create and manage top-down and bottom-up finished goods wholesale and retail forecasts
  • Lead regional forecast reviews with international and domestic commercial teams
  • Lead forecasting process for HOURGLASS' new product development, sampling, and gratis
  • Own forecast accuracy metrics, analyzing variances and driving continuous improvement to minimize forecast error
  • Contribute to the monthly S&OP process, aligning demand plans with supply and finance
  • Support team members in training and development
  • Compile monthly SKU-level global forecasts by retailer and region including:
  • Work alongside local market teams to analyze retailer and product performance trends and variances to forecast
  • Proactively partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify and close inventory gaps and mitigate overstock risk
  • Consolidate and analyze data from various sources across retail sales, wholesale, and operational data
  • Identify and initiate action in response to trends/issues
  • Technology including:
    • Serve as subject matter expert for Oracle Planning Cloud Demand Planning Tool
    • Partner with Unilever Prestige IT and external partners on Planning Tool upgrades and maintenance
    • Develop and implement processes to drive continuous improvement in demand planning
  • Perform analysis and reporting including:
    • Lead new product forecast creation and analysis for assigned region
    • Prepare, maintain and publish reporting to monitor and assess performance
    • Analyze and interpret sales results to drive future demand forecasting
    • Produce and analyze ad-hoc and/or ongoing reporting as needed
  • Coordinate, track, and communicate both allocations and gratis requests to support inventory for newness, events, and promotions

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning or merchandise planning, retail or CPG experience preferred
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills required; PowerBI and Oracle Planning Cloud experience preferred
  • Strong track record of cross-functional influence and stakeholder alignment
  • Thrive on solving problems and implementing creative solutions
  • Must be highly organized and have strong attention to detail
  • Passion for product, specifically cosmetics and skincare
  • Creative, positive and high-energy individual with an ability to execute
  • Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time

The expected base salary range for this position is 90,000 to $100,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.
This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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