Associate Merchandise Financial Planner

CosmoProf • Denton, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Merchandise Financial Planner is a strategic partner to Merchants and Planning & Allocation in planning and forecasting financial metrics to support category strategies driving sales, margin, and inventory efficiency. Responsible for a specific area under the Sr. Merchandise Financial Planner. (This position is hybrid working 2 days a week in our Support Center, currently located in Denton, TX, but relocating to Plano, TX (Legacy West) in January 2026 working 3 days per week in the office) “At Sally Beauty Holdings, we find beauty in diversity. Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. You are welcome here, and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us.”

Requirements

• College degree (BA or BS) preferred
• 2-3+ years’ experience in merchandising planning, analytics planning, or finance, with experience in managing a budget for sales, margin, and inventory
• Retail or consumer goods industry experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills, experience working with large data sets and scenario modeling
• Strong analytical skillset with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Able to prepare and present category forecasts and financial findings to business partners
• Ability to plan, forecast, and exercise sound judgment
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• Retail or consumer goods industry experience preferred
• College degree (BA or BS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Planning and forecasting the future sales, inventory, and profits to meet budgetary requirements at the category level.
• Determine the supporting inventory levels and open to buy.
• Execute modeling and analysis to support profitability of long-range corporate targets.
• Weekly communication to merchandising partners of risk and opportunities relative to the planner forecast.
• Supporting ad-hoc projects through modeling, analysis, and cross functional partnership.
• Reporting and actualization.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match.
• In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus.
• Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level