Merchandise Planner
Occupations:
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsMerchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersRetail SalespersonsProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksOnline MerchantsIndustries:
Other Miscellaneous RetailersWarehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise RetailersUsed Merchandise RetailersManagement, Scientific, and Technical Consulting ServicesFacilities Support ServicesRole: Merchandising Planner IILocation: Beaverton OR (4 days onsite, Fridays remote)Duration: 12 Month Contract Contract duration will be ~1 yearBachelor's degree strongly preferred2-4 years' experience minimum required in a merch planning roleTop must-have skills include the following:Excel expertiseKnowledge of retail math and open-to-buy (OTB) managementExperience working in a cross functional matrix environmentGeneral understanding of retail operationsDesired soft skills:FlexibilityAble to have meaningful cross functional conversationsAbility to work in ambiguityCombination of skills/expertise that might make a candidate stand out:Previous experience presenting in front of senior leadership (good communication skills)Prior financial management experienceProven ability to communicate with higher ups (stakeholder management)