Merchandise Planner

Insight Global

San Francisco, CA

Title: Associate Merchandise Planner

Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: 1 year contract-to-hire

Schedule: Hybrid, Onsite Tuesday and Wednesday

Month of July is work from anywhere month

Job Summary:

As an Associate Merchandise Planner, you will manage Brand Planning for both pre-season and in-season timeframes to ensure SKU in-stock and DOH targets are met. Reporting to the Senior Merchandise Planner, you will be the financial partner with the Merchant to grow and drive business.

Planning, forecasting and allocating products are the crucial first steps in the products’ journey to our clients. It takes analytical, strategic, and results-oriented inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviors and optimize inventory levels across our network. Operations and logistics complete the products’ journey into our clients’ hands. Our energetic and innovative team continuously improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast-growing and ever-evolving marketplace. It’s one thing to create experiences -- but the key is in delivering them.

Qualifications:

4+ years of Planning experience
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance/business, or a related field preferred
Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word).
Contributes new ideas and finds solutions to business challenges in merchandising, operations and finance
Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions
Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills.
Clear and concise written, verbal, and presentation skills
Good negotiation skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment.
Flexible, team player

Compensation: $33-$37/hour, depending on experience

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.