Merchandise Planner 2

Location and/or time zone and expected work schedule: WHQ, M-R onsite Fri WFH biz hours Any expected travel: No Reason for opening: Leave coverage Expected contract length: thru 6/30/2027 Team details & who they will work with: Report to HM. Minimum required years of experience: 3-5 years of planning experience Education requirements: Bachelors required Must have skills: Has merchandise planning experience in retail environment Analytical Good at relationship building Comfortable with planning systems.

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Job Title: Merchandise Planner 2 (Senior Assortment Planner)
COntract : 8 months 
Work Location: Beaverton OR 
Pay Rate: $39 Hourly OT40 
 
Job Description: General Information:
Location and/or time zone and expected work schedule: WHQ, M-R onsite Fri WFH biz hours Any expected travel: No Reason for opening: Leave coverage Expected contract length: thru 6/30/2027 Team details & who they will work with:  Report to HM
 
Desired Candidate Profile:
Minimum required years of experience: 3-5 years of planning experience Education requirements: Bachelors required Must have skills:
Has merchandise planning experience in retail environment Analytical Good at relationship building Comfortable with planning systems
 
Nice to have skills:
Interest in apparel
Robust experience in adjacent areas helpful
 
Software/technical requirements:
Strong Excel, affinity to learn new software
 
Previous /industry experience preference:  Retail experience preferred
 
What 2-3 traits does the successful person in the role have?
Self starter, good communicator
 
Interview Details:
Interviewers: 1st With the HM, likely 2nd IV will be with HM's Manager (3-4 interviewees expected)
# of Rounds: 2
Duration of Interview: 30-45 mins

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will report to the planning manager and work hand-in-hand with the Merchandising buyers and with a variety of dedicated cross-functional partners focused on develop strategies to meet financial and inventory goals.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Working in Client's Direct business will be rewarding, it'll be challenging, and it'll most definitely not be just another job. We are looking for a Sr. Assortment Planner, North America for our Factory Stores team.
You'll be an ambassador of the brand - everything we stand for: drive, determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence.
These all will be a part of your everyday experience.
We're committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our Stores team, your contributions will be a big part of our success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Microsoft Excel at high-intermediate to advanced level
• Ability to independently drive toward a clear outcome with an unclear path
• Natural tendency to organize information coming from various sources and owners and shape clean processes to drive repeatable, sustainable outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to curate and share out actionable insights from multiple data sources

Highly Preferred:

• Experience working in a retail environment
• Proven track record in retail planning, merchandising, inventory management or related operational disciplines
• Intermediate data manipulation and visualization skills (i.e. Excel, SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, PowerBI)
• Experience communicating to executive and a variety of non-technical audiences

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• In this role you'll establish clear stock and sales plans that tell a story for the season and help merchandising to create a line grounded in profitability and consumer centric offering.This will include collaborating with the merchandising and business units to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial plans and product opportunities.
• You'll create pre-season style plans that support the ultimate goal of client.
• You'll recap and analyze the business against the financial plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis. In addition, you'll develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for all basic and fashion styles and will develop strategies to meet department financial goals and own open to buy forecasts.
• This role will include presenting financial plans, forecasts and strategies in key meetings.
• You'll proactively report on the health of the business and facilitate smart business decisions, communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to managers and cross-functional team members on a weekly basis.
• You'll collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge. In addition, you'll participate in a team structure that facilitates and maximizes individual and team performance, supporting and fostering an open and inclusive environment that embraces diversity, encourages accountability, and drives toward results.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support product forecasting & pricing processes by managing reporting tools, analyzing data, & providing actionable insights
• Report on forecast variance weekly
• Construct and maintain reporting tools for use across the planning team
• Monitor price positioning across the marketplace and across the product portfolio, taking actions to adjust in accordance with overall pricing strategy
• Support monthly and seasonal inventory management activities
• Actively manage product lifecycles across seasons through close-out process and aging inventory

Why Work With Us?
We believe in more than just jobs—we build careers. At Net2Source, we champion leadership at all levels, celebrate diverse perspectives, and empower you to make an impact. Think work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas matter.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
Net2Source is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We make all employment decisions based on merit, ensuring a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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