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Retail Merchandise Planner Allocation Manager Jobs

Petco

Merchandise Planner

Partner with allocation teams to ensure optimal product distribution across stores and channels ... Retail Acumen: Deep understanding of specialty retail dynamics and customer behavior

PetSmart LLC.

Merchandise Planner

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

About the Team Our Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) teams are the driving forces behind ... Present strategies to Senior Management. * Analyze and reforecast the business and recommend ...

PetSmart

Merchandise Planner

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

About the Team Our Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) teams are the driving forces behind ... Present strategies to Senior Management. * Analyze and reforecast the business and recommend ...

Petco

Merchandise Planner

Sumter, SC · On-site

Partner with allocation teams to ensure optimal product distribution across stores and channels ... Retail Acumen: Deep understanding of specialty retail dynamics and customer behavior

Petco

Merchandise Planner

The Dalles, OR · On-site

Partner with allocation teams to ensure optimal product distribution across stores and channels ... Retail Acumen: Deep understanding of specialty retail dynamics and customer behavior

Lego

Retail Allocation Manager

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$107K - $161K/yr

Adjust planning parameters within defined policies to respond to changing demand or supply ... The Retail Allocation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of inventory ...

MINISO USA

Merchandise Planner

West Covina, CA · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Plan all components (retail, cost, units, margin, etc.) for specific categories/departments ... Lead inventory management for complex categories in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ...

JD Sports Fashion

Merchandise Planner

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

... allocation stage. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line's core values of ... Manage the development of annual, seasonal, monthly and weekly merchandise plans in cost of goods ...

MINISO USA

Merchandise Planner

West Covina, CA · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Plan all components (retail, cost, units, margin, etc.) for specific categories/departments ... managing chase inventory strategies to maximize profitability. • Optimize inventory flow and ...

Chicos

Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, or business preferred * 4+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment ...

ALO

Associate Merchandise Planner

Beverly Hills, CA

$75K - $85K/yr

Partner with the buying, allocation, and merchandising teams to align on key strategies and ... Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Retail Management, or a related field. * 1-2 years of ...

Roses Discount Stores

Associate Planner

Henderson, NC · On-site

Demonstrate continuous growth in planning, forecasting, inventory management, and analytical capabilities. Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree required. 2. Retail, planning, allocation, merchandising ...

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Associate Merchandise Planner

Frederick, MD • On-site

The Guitar Center Company
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Guitar Center rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

375th of 740 rated retailers

Job description

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Associate Merchandise Planner to support the merchandise planning team in driving sales, inventory, and profitability across assigned categories. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, identifying trends, and partnering with cross-functional teams to make data-driven business decisions.
The Associate Merchandise Planner will help analyze sales and inventory performance, maintain reporting, support forecasting and planning activities, and identify opportunities to optimize inventory and maximize sales.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Analyze weekly and monthly sales, inventory, and product performance.
  • Assist with open-to-buy sales, inventory, and gross margin forecasting.
  • Prepare and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and business analyses.
  • Analyze sales trends and historical performance to support future plans.
  • Partner with Category Merchants, Replenishment and Operations teams.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve inventory productivity, sell-through, and profitability.
  • Support seasonal planning, promotional analysis, and post-season reporting.
  • Maintain accurate planning files and ensure data integrity across reporting tools.
  • Present findings and recommendations to planning and merchandising leadership as needed.
  • Take on ad hoc analyses and projects that support business priorities.

Qualifications to join our Band:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Analytics, or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships or academic experience in retail, analytics, finance, or merchandising are welcome.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.

Preferred:
  • Previous retail, merchandising, planning, buying, allocation, or e-commerce experience.
  • Familiarity with retail KPIs such as sales, gross margin, sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turnover, and markdowns.
  • Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools.
  • Basic understanding of forecasting and inventory planning.

Success in This Role
The ideal candidate is highly analytical and eager to learn. They are comfortable working with large amounts of data, can translate numbers into actionable insights, and are willing to ask questions and collaborate with partners across the organization.
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $60,000 - $70,000/yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

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Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Westlake Village, CA, US

Year founded

1964

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