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Belk

VP, Planning - Beauty (Hybrid)

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$180K - $290K/yr

The Vice President, Planning, champions new methods to identify planning improvements necessary to ... merchandise financial plans; work with Senior Management, Corporate Planning and team to ensure ...

Mondo

Strategist (VP/SVP)

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$100 - $110/hr

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How much do svp merchandise planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for svp merchandise planning in the United States is $97,202.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an SVP of Merchandise Planning do?

An SVP (Senior Vice President) of Merchandise Planning is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of merchandise strategies that align with a company's financial goals. They lead teams in forecasting sales, managing inventory, and determining the product mix to maximize profitability. This role involves close collaboration with buying, marketing, and supply chain departments to ensure that the right products are available at the right time and place. Additionally, the SVP analyzes market trends, monitors performance metrics, and adjusts plans to respond to changing customer demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SVP Merchandise Planning?

To thrive as an SVP Merchandise Planning, you need deep expertise in merchandise planning, financial analysis, inventory management, and a strong background in retail or related industries, often backed by a relevant degree and extensive leadership experience. Familiarity with advanced planning systems (such as Oracle Retail, SAP, or JDA), business intelligence tools, and forecasting software is typically essential. Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are vital for driving profitable growth, optimizing inventory, and aligning merchandise strategies with overall business objectives.

How does the SVP of Merchandise Planning collaborate with other departments to drive business success?

The SVP of Merchandise Planning works closely with buying, allocation, marketing, and finance teams to ensure cohesive strategies across all areas of merchandise management. This role requires frequent cross-functional meetings to align inventory levels with promotional campaigns, financial targets, and market trends. By fostering open communication and leveraging data-driven insights, the SVP helps optimize product assortments, minimize excess inventory, and maximize profitability. Effective collaboration is key to responding quickly to market shifts and ensuring that the company's merchandise strategy supports overall business objectives.

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SVP, Media Planning Director

FL

Zimmerman Advertising
Marketing • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Zimmerman Advertisingexternal

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overall Objective

The SVP, Media Planning Director manages a media planning team in the timely development and submission of annual Media Plans, Point-of-Views (POVs) and related media analyses as may be directed or required. The SVP, Media Planning Director is responsible for directing the efforts of VP, Media Directors and Group Directors along with their assigned Planners and Assistants associated with those teams. 

Responsibilities

  • Direct the activities of the Director(s), manage the team(s) in the development and implementation of national, regional and local traditional media campaigns that will include most or all of the following for our Clients.
  • Work as part of a media planning and buying group, identify, formulate and mange the application of media solutions to overall client objectives
  • Impeccable ability to create and present full media presentations to clients
  • Manage Automotive clients’ expectations at the Director and above levels (CMO, President), clearly communicate integrated media strategies to clients
  • Deliver concise, informative and convincing presentations to Agency and client Senior and Executive management.
  • Work with Interactive media team senior leadership defining integration approaches of traditional and digital media(s).
  • Supervise and train Supervisor level. Organize ongoing and formal staff training programs within team environment.
  • Identify, develop, present, implement and optimize traditional media plans, strategies and tactics.
  • Manage the traditional media campaign process for assigned clients in tandem with the Interactive media team
  • Work with the senior Buying team management to define and develop optimal media buys, monitoring, post-promotional reporting and other post-buy analyses
  • Prepare and present media presentations directly to client senior, executive and field management, regional and local franchisees or outlets
  • Manage ongoing monitoring of media campaigns, delivering periodic campaign performance meetings internally and reporting results to client(s)
  • Develop POVs as needed in response to client needs or requests
  • Review decks and plans from other planning staff to be “client ready”

Qualifications

  • 10+ years integrated media planning experience including VP and/or Group Media Director (GMD) level
  • Experience working with Retail Clients within an Advertising/Marketing Agency with a proven track record is required
  • Experienced in all relevant Media expressions such as Broadcast, Online, Print, OOH
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills
  • Proven ability to conceive and develop quality, well-conceived and successful media plans
  • Experience directly leading and managing a staff of 10 or more
  • Experience managing and coordinating inter-departmental efforts at the director and/or senior level
  • Experience negotiating short and long-term contracts with vendors
  • MS Office: Internet Explorer, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience with most of the following media planning tools: TNS, Scarborough, Media Monitors, Nielsen, Arbitron, Tactician, Strata and Simmons
  • A four year college degree or equivalent in Business, Communications, Marketing background
  • Understanding of all forms of media avenue
  • Full service agency or major media buying service experience

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