Merchandise Planner plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Additionally, Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
The Retail Merchandise Planner is responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Being a Retail Merchandise Planner inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. In addition, Retail Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Retail Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Retail Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Merchandising Coordinator assists merchandising teams with administrative and logistical support. Coordinates with buyers, vendors, stores, and internal groups to facilitate merchandising projects and processes. Being a Merchandising Coordinator prepares and distributes reports and updates. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Merchandising Coordinator typically reports to a manager. The Merchandising Coordinator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Merchandising Coordinator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
Merchandising Manager manages merchandising operations and develops and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Develops effective merchandising plans for categories and locations, utilizing data representing customer insights, consumer trends, buying patterns, sales and inventory metrics, forecasting, and competitive landscape. Being a Merchandising Manager collaborate with marketing, finance, and buying to Identify new suppliers and products that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. Coaches and mentors merchandising staff to produce product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Additionally, Merchandising Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to a director. The Merchandising 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 Merchandising 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.
Merchandising Supervisor supervises merchandising operations and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Implements merchandising plans for categories and locations. Being a Merchandising Supervisor collaborates with marketing, finance, and buying to work with new suppliers and produce product inventories that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. Coaches and mentors merchandising staff to deliver product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Additionally, Merchandising Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Merchandising Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Merchandising Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.