Exciting Opportunity: Retail Merchandise Planner (12-Month Contract)

Position: Merchandise Planner – Licensing & Retail
Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week with potential to increase to 30 hours/week)
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $79.41 per hour
Location: Atlanta, GA (AOC), with a hybrid schedule (1–2 days in-office weekly)

Are you ready to take your retail planning expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a dynamic Retail Merchandise Planner to help launch and manage a groundbreaking international retail concept. This is your chance to make a significant impact by leading all aspects of merchandise planning and inventory management while working with a global, high-performing team.

What You’ll Do:

Shape the Future of Retail:

Lead cross-category merchandise assortments (apparel & hardlines) tailored to our target consumer and market, aligned with our innovative brand vision.

Manage Open-to-Buy planning to achieve critical KPIs, including sales, gross margin, and inventory targets.

Collaborate and Innovate:

Partner with a global network of vendors, supply chain professionals, and merchandise planners to forecast, order, and replenish inventory.

Work closely with Visual Merchandisers to design and execute eye-catching, profit-driving displays.

Drive Results:

Analyze sales and product performance weekly and monthly, making data-driven recommendations to optimize the business.

Develop actionable strategies to enhance productivity, adjust assortments, and achieve financial goals.

Streamline Operations:

Oversee logistics, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships to ensure products arrive on time and meet quality standards.

Manage licensing contracts and compliance with local regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

Your Expertise:

5+ years of retail merchandise planning experience, preferably in apparel or accessories.

Proven ability to manage Open-to-Buy planning and deliver exceptional financial results.

Experience launching new retail stores or concepts is a plus.

Familiarity with international retail operations is preferred.

Your Skills:

Analytical and strategic thinker with a proven ability to solve complex problems.

Strong understanding of retail KPIs and consumer insights, with a finger on the pulse of market trends.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Effective communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Your Mindset:

Highly adaptable, self-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Your Background:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Why This Role?

Imagine being part of a global team that’s reshaping the future of retail with a fresh and innovative store concept. This is your opportunity to:

Work on an international scale, collaborating with top-tier professionals and industry leaders.

Build something from the ground up, leaving your mark on a new and exciting retail venture.

Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation.

Join Us and Make an Impact.

If you’re passionate about retail, driven by results, and excited to contribute to a game-changing project, we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your talent to this incredible opportunity!

Pay Details: $70.31 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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