Merchandise Planner

Cracker Barrel • Lebanon, TN

3d

About The Position

The Merchandise Planner develops merchandise plans and works with Buyers to establish realistic goals. The role analyzes sales, margins, trends, inventory levels, promotions, markdowns, and historical information to inform merchandise planning and recommend actions. Planning considers factors such as seasonality, fashion trends, local climate, and target price points. The Merchandise Planner advises Buyers on classification performance and merchandise flow, monitors sales against plan, and develops and presents recommendations to Senior Buyers. The role may also conduct miscellaneous analysis projects at management’s direction.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 2–3 years of retail, finance, accounting, or analytical experience.
• Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting, and planning.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandise plans.
• Collaborate with Buyers to determine a realistic set of goals.
• Analyze results to determine margins, sales, and trends, incorporating season, fashion trends, local climate, target price points, and other relevant factors.
• Advise Buyers on classifications that are trending up or down to optimize sales and minimize margin impact.
• Recommend merchandise flow quantities and timing to Buyers.
• Prepare, compile, analyze, and report on merchandising inventory levels, sales, and margins.
• Compare historical information from Finance, Retail Operations, and Information Services to determine sales trends.
• Plan, develop, and conduct miscellaneous analysis projects at management’s direction.
• Develop and present recommendations to Senior Buyers based on analysis findings.
• Monitor merchandise sales against plan for the total department or class and recommend inventory changes.
• Advise Buyers on the effects of promotions, markdowns, and inventory levels.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business Resource Groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• Onboarding, training, and development.
• Recognition programs and employee events.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions after 90 days.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 35% discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items.
• Discounts on home, travel, and cell phones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED