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Vp Merchandise Planning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The VP, Merchandising at RH leads multiple assigned departments and the development of consumer ... Strong planning and organizational skills RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

VP - Sales & Merchandising

Middletown, PA · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

You will work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Finance, Supply Chain ... The VP of Sales & Merchandising will report to SVP of Sales & Merchandising. Responsibilities ...

Hill House Home is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Merchandising to lead our ... What You'll Do Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning * Define and lead the omni-channel ...

As we continue to scale, we are seeking a high-impact Vice President (VP) to lead strategic ... This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on execution to ensure ...

Support the VP & Director to present within various strategic meetings for the division (i.e ... JDA Enterprise Planning (or equivalent) experience preferred * Demonstrate ability to develop ...

VP GMM

Valley Stream, NY · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Position Summary The Vice President, General Merchandise Manager will lead the company's merchandising, category management, planning, vendor partnership ...

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How much do vp merchandise planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp merchandise planning in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a VP of Merchandise Planning do?

A VP of Merchandise Planning oversees inventory management, demand forecasting, and merchandise allocation to maximize sales and profitability. They collaborate with buying, finance, and supply chain teams to develop strategic plans that align with business goals. Their role involves analyzing market trends, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and industry knowledge are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Vp Merchandise Planning position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VP Merchandise Planning, you need advanced expertise in inventory management, financial analysis, forecasting, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, retail, or a related field. Familiarity with merchandise planning and allocation software (such as Oracle Retail or JDA), as well as data analytics tools, is often required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills help you excel in high-stakes, dynamic retail environments. These competencies are crucial to ensuring profitability, optimizing inventory investment, and aligning merchandise strategies with overarching business goals.

What are some of the main challenges a VP Merchandise Planning typically faces in this role?

One of the main challenges is accurately forecasting demand in a constantly evolving retail landscape while balancing inventory levels to avoid overstock and stockouts. The VP Merchandise Planning must also coordinate closely with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on product assortments and promotional strategies. Adapting quickly to market shifts, consumer preferences, and global supply chain disruptions is a routine part of the job. Strong analytical and communication skills are critical to overcoming these challenges and driving business results.

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VP, Merchandising

VP, Merchandising

RH

Corte Madera, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Restoration Hardware rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 59 rated furniture retailers


Job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.

The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place Maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

The VP, Merchandising at RH leads multiple assigned departments and the development of consumer-relevant products that deliver against strategic, financial and brand equity objectives. This role is accountable for product strategy whilst achieving financial goals.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Live Our Vision, Values & Beliefs every day
  • Set challenging and productive goals for the entire cross-functional team whilst holding them accountable
  • Lead, mentor and develop your direct team and the business
  • Strategize long and short-term goals 
  • Develop and ensure execution of Merchandising strategies
  • Strategically interpret and align consumer insight to all aspects of business
  • Drive and execute product assortment strategies to deliver sales and margin forecasts
  • Present product strategy assortment to Senior Leadership on a regular basis 
  • Drive calendar to meet crucial dates and hold team accountable
  • Lead weekly and monthly financial review meetings, identifying corrective action necessary to maximize sales and margin
  • Lead the financial forecast of the business, partnering with Planning Leaders


OUR REQUIREMENTS

  • 9+ years experience leading and inspiring a successful merchandising team at a senior level
  • Highly attuned to merchandising trends in the marketplace
  • Understand nuances in consumer behavior and competitive pressures
  • Proven ability to influence and persuade others 
  • Ability to engage and inspire a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and team members
  • Strong innovation, communication and collaboration skills to present merchandising direction in a compelling manner
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.

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