Category Assortment Planner Job at Meijer (Grand Rapids)

Buyer, Grocery - Snacks and Beverage

This position owns the assortment, pricing strategy, planogram, marketing, and m...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Meijer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree
or equivalent retail experience
3-7 years of experience in a Buying role
6+ years of experience in the retail industry
Buying, inventory management and analysis experience required
Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers
Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment)
Financial Planning skills
Negotiations skills
Sense of product trends

Job Responsibility

Drives the strategic direction of the area with the goal to make Meijer the most compelling place for our customers to shop by focusing on Pricing, Assortment, Brands, Marketing, and Store Presentation
Utilize internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection
Visits stores (both Meijer and competition) regularly to proactively understand assortments, pricing and store presentation
Works with the Merchandise Financial Planner on the financial plan
Responsible for the overall direction and performance of a merchandising category
Determines category position profile and assigns a role to each category
Drives the category review and makes the recommendations based on analysis
Works with team to develop and approves master and version planograms
Determines pricing strategy for category / product that maintains Meijer's pricing integrity, drives sales, and direct margin dollars
Reviews pricing analytics with Pricing team to determine optimal pricing

What we offer

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

Fulltime

Assistant Merchandise Planner

Hillier Nurseries is looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong A...

Location

United Kingdom , Romsey

Salary:

28000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working within homeware or seasonal product categories
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident using Excel and data‑driven systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Clear communication skills and the ability to present insights in a concise, commercial manner
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Job Responsibility

Assist Buyers with new‑season assortment planning by analysing past performance at category, product, and supplier level
Develop forward‑planning documents incorporating sales forecasting and modelling across product, supplier, and category levels
Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of customer buying habits and emerging trends within the gardening and leisure sectors
Maintain accurate product data within C&F, including active flags, pack sizes, season codes, costs, and retail prices
Update category actuals, including wastage, each Monday and ensure the WSSI reflects accurate trading information
Manage intake values and ensure orders align with the Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) within the WSSI plan
Identify risks and opportunities within the WSSI and recommend changes to forward plans in response to trading conditions
Set up and review replenishment settings to ensure stock levels support sales and presentation standards
Place new orders through manual allocation or system‑generated processes and amend orders where supplier issues arise
Monitor outstanding orders, chase overdue deliveries, and maintain accurate due dates

What we offer

31 days annual leave
Employee discount
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Analyst, Inventory Management

The Analyst – Inventory Management is responsible for optimizing the distributio...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

Carter's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Detail-oriented
Ability to finish tasks on time with accuracy and consistency, easily recognize mistakes, and produce high quality work
Analytical / genuine curiosity
Ability to analyze data, and communicate key findings effectively to business partners and leadership
Can review multiple metrics and identify outliers when analyzing business opportunities
Creates strategies or solutions based off multiple data points
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups, etc)
Strong communication
Proficient in developing strong relationships with all levels of the business
Communicates ideas or strategy clear and concisely

Job Responsibility

Analyze store inventory at the style/size level, identify over and under performers and provide suggestions to improve
Execute the inventory allocations for your product category multiple times per week
Analysis and critical thinking to shape the inventory strategy, being flexible to course correct and make data-driven decisions
Ensure inventory is balanced across stores, considering sales volume, store type, and capacity of each store (weekly)
Ad hoc analysis to Planners and Buyers identifying opportunities and risks (e.g. lost sales)
markdown recommendations
and future buy recommendations (e.g. buy quantities, assortment)
In partnership with the Buyer and Planner, determine how much inventory of each item to allocate to stores (weekly) based on assortment/planning strategies
Manage weekly/monthly replenishment forecasts to the DC/Store Ops teams to help with workflow planning
Partner with OML team and assistant buyers on Order Management activities

What we offer

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess

Fulltime

Merchandise Analyst

This is a full time salaried consultant role with Aquent Studios and offers an a...

Location

United States , Miami

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bilingual- Spanish/English language skills highly preferred

Job Responsibility

Supporting seasonal programs and planogram execution: Developing strategic plans based on analysis / Diving into data to identify insights and opportunities/ Carrying out those strategic plans under direction
Promo support
Reports and initiatives tracking
Analyzes market trends and consumer behavior within categories
Shapes and executes strategies for the front store and collaborates with cross-functional enterprise partners and external partners to achieve goals
Assists with product assortment, including selection, pricing, promotional strategy, and inventory levels in partnership with other business partners
Identifies opportunities with product innovation expansion within the category
Collaborates with the support team for their business, including pricing, Finance, Inventory Planners, Planogram designers, Store Operations and Core counterparts to achieve the merchandising objectives as it relates to the Strategic plan
Works with vendor management to include collaborating, interviewing, developing strategies, and negotiating
Finds supply chain efficiency and solves DSD distribution gaps

What we offer

Full Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k w/match and PTO/Vacation

Fulltime

Planner

Ready to take the next step in your Planning career? We're on the hunt for a com...

Location

Australia , Cremorne

Salary:

Not provided

Decjuba

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2–5 years’ retail planning experience, with a strong track record in driving commercial outcomes
sharp financial and numerical mind, paired with the ability to turn complex data into powerful insights
Excel is your second language and you’re confident with Word and Outlook too
think strategically, act decisively, and thrive in a fast-moving retail environment
natural collaborator and communicator, with the ability to influence, inspire and lead by example
live and breathe values like honesty, bravery, innovation and optimism

Job Responsibility

Own the merchandise strategy: Develop and deliver financial plans, range plans and OTB strategies that smash KPI targets
Be the trading guru: Analyse sales, manage stock flow, and drive category performance through sharp insights and swift actions
Build the right range: Collaborate with Buyers to plan product assortments that speak to our customer and deliver commercial results
Lead with impact: Mentor and guide Junior Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocators to deliver to plan
Drive operational excellence: Monitor stock availability, manage aged inventory, and maximise sell-through across retail and online
Communicate like a pro: Build strong cross-functional relationships across Merch, VM, Retail Ops, Marketing, and Production

What we offer

A dynamic and supportive team culture
Career development and learning opportunities
A fast-paced environment with plenty of autonomy

Fulltime

E-Commerce Merchandise Planner

The E-Commerce Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing item-level fina...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; Gardena

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Foot Locker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field
3–5+ years experience in ecommerce planning, digital inventory management, or merchandise planning (apparel & footwear preferred)
Advanced Excel capabilities
comfortable working with large datasets and size-level reporting
Experience with ecommerce platforms and planning systems (e.g., Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Blue Yonder/JDA, Power BI)
Understanding of sizing, silhouettes, and seasonality across product categories
Consumer-first digital mindset
Strong retail math, forecasting, and scenario planning
Ability to interpret size-level analytics and predict sell-down patterns
Clear and confident communication with cross-functional partners

Job Responsibility

Build, manage, and update weekly, monthly, and seasonal forecasts for sales, margin, demand, receipts, and inventory
Forecast at the SKU/color/size level, taking into account historical analytics, emerging trends, and marketing drivers
Translate assortment strategies—Fashion, core, and seasonality—into investment and flow plans
Align forecasts with promotional calendars, stylized collections, product drops, influencer campaigns, and seasonal floorsets
Own ecommerce OTB strategy for assigned categories and identify risk/opportunity scenarios
Monitor in-stock %, size availability, WOS, aging, and reserve inventory to ensure strong sell-through and margin health
Manage lifecycle stages for apparel & footwear: test → scale → maintain → taper → exit
Recommend inventory actions including replenishment, raise/lower strategies, size adjustments, consolidation, or markdown
Create and maintain weekly analytical tools tracking: Sell-through and sell-velocity by size, silhouette and franchise
Conversion trends tied to availability

What we offer

Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
401(k) | Roth 401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities for Advancement
Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Demand and Inventory Planner

As a Demand and Inventory Planner, you will play a central role in optimizing de...

Location

Canada , Longueuil

Salary:

Not provided

Uap Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in operations management, logistics, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in inventory management, demand planning, or procurement, ideally in distribution or retail
Proficiency with software tools such as advanced Excel, ERP, Access, Power BI, and demand planning software
Strong knowledge of demand forecasting methods, inventory management, and sales data analysis.

Job Responsibility

Analyze inventory items to optimize the assortment that meets market needs
Ensure demand forecast accuracy by adding market information and promotional sales volume to the statistical forecast based on sales history
Propose adjustments to supply parameters and the introduction of new products to maximize sales
Collaborate with market managers, regional sales and operations teams, logistics, and procurement to organize product flows related to launches, store openings, and strategic projects
Approve replenishment requests and analyze risks associated with adding non-performing inventory
Conduct proactive analyses to reduce obsolete and slow-moving stock
Work with market managers to develop accurate forecasts integrated into the overall planning
Define seasonal profiles by category and region based on sales history.

Fulltime

New

AI Training Expert

We’re looking for AI Training Experts to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI...

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

Prolific

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

AI Training task skills and verifiable professional experience as an AI Trainer
A willingness to take our skills verification test to assess your suitability for our participant pool
Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on complex tasks for up to one hour at a time
A reliable and fast internet connection and access to a computer
A willingness to self-declare your earnings, as our participants are self-employed
A Paypal account to receive payment from our clients

Job Responsibility

Completing AI training tasks such as analyzing, editing, and writing annotations
Judging the performance of AI in performing
Improving cutting-edge AI models

What we offer

Competitive pay rates
Flexible hours
Ability to work from home

Category Assortment Planner

Meijer

Location:
United States , Grand Rapids

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

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