Job summary

Beaverton

Work model

Office first
4 days ago
Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Merchandise Planner 2 (Senior Assortment Planner) to drive end-to-end merchandise planning strategies. This role partners closely with Merchandising and Enterprise Business Planning teams to deliver consumer-centric assortments grounded in profitability, productivity, and financial targets.

The ideal candidate will manage planning from seasonal strategy through in-season optimization, leveraging data, retail math, and cross-functional collaboration.

Location & Duration

  • Location: On-site Beaverton OR | Work from Home on Fridays
  • Duration: 12 Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop seasonal buy plans and monthly forecasts (sales, margin, inventory at style-color level)
  • Own and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and bottoms-up forecasting
  • Drive in-season optimization through weekly business analysis and forecasting
  • Present financial plans in seasonal and monthly OTB meetings
  • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Marketing teams
  • Analyze weekly business performance and provide actionable insights (risks & opportunities)
  • Lead inventory planning and management using data and analytics tools
  • Support product lifecycle planning and execution

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  • 2--4 years of experience in merchandise planning / retail planning
  • Strong Excel skills (advanced level preferred -- pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
  • Solid understanding of retail math & Open-to-Buy (OTB) management
  • Experience working in a cross-functional / matrix environment
  • General understanding of retail operations

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience presenting to senior leadership
  • Background in financial planning or financial management
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset
  • Ability to drive meaningful cross-functional conversations

Team & Environment

  • Direct team size: 6--7 members
  • Extensive collaboration with:
    • Sport Planning
    • Merchandising
    • Allocation Planning
    • Marketing / Brand Teams