Merchandise Planner

Arhaus is a leading furniture and home decor company that values sustainability and quality. We're seeking an experienced Associate Merchandise Planner to join our team in Boston Heights, OH.

The Associate Merchandise Planner will be responsible for creating and maintaining monthly and yearly financial plans for assigned categories. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement strategies to achieve approved plans.

• Develop annual, seasonal, and monthly category merchandise financial plans in accordance with company goals and historical performance.
• Create SKU-level sales and inventory plans for seasonal investment reviews to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Analyze and reforecast open-to-buy and recommend strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle to stay in line with turn and inventory plans.
• Develop and execute price actions to drive sales and margin across new products, promotions, and markdowns.
• Evaluate stock and sales by store or DC for replenishment product and make recommendations to balance inventory and drive SKU productivity.
• Conduct detailed SKU hindsight analysis and present findings and actions to maximize SKU productivity, margin, and turn.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation, or Buying.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Thorough understanding of retail math.
• Strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking.
• Drive to problem-solve, continuously improve, and execute.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic, fluid environment with efficiency, accuracy, and sense of urgency.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and welcome applicants of all ages.