How much does a Merchandise Planning Manager make in Boston, MA? The average Merchandise Planning Manager salary in Boston, MA is $140,940 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $123,889 and $163,347. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Merchandise Planning Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Merchandise Planning Manager Salary $108,365 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Merchandise Planning Manager Salary $123,889 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Merchandise Planning Manager Salary $140,940 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Merchandise Planning Manager Salary $163,347 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Merchandise Planning Manager Salary $183,747 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
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Merchandise Planning Manager manages the planning and forecasting for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys, and current inventory levels. Establishes systematic methods and tools to monitor stock-to-sale ratios and sales trend data to develop forecasts by product category, line, brand, and locations. Being a Merchandise Planning Manager incorporates financial reporting and budget requirements into merchandise plans and recommendations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Merchandise Planning Manager typically reports to a director. The Merchandise Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Merchandise Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Merchandise Planning Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Merchandise Planning Manager, the highest Merchandise Planning Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Merchandise Planning Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Merchandise Planning Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Merchandise Planning Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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