Merchandising Planner – Components Category

Newegg•Richmond Hill, ON

59d

About The Position

The Merchandising Planner will be responsible for the Components Category, developing data-driven category sales forecasts, monitoring inventory health, and performing quantitative analysis of cost structures and margins. This role involves negotiating with vendors for promotional support and partnership programs, collaborating with the legal team on vendor agreements, and designing and implementing promotion plans. The planner will also maintain strong vendor relationships, track key category KPIs, stay informed about industry trends, support cross-border merchandising initiatives, and perform ad-hoc analysis for leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
1–5 years of experience in merchandising, procurement, supply chain, or related analytical roles.
Strong skills in data modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis for category and financial performance.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling).
Knowledge of cost structures, pricing models, and margin optimization.
Experience in vendor negotiations and backend funding programs.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus.
Familiarity with computer hardware, particularly CPU, Motherboards, Memory, SSD, HDD, computer chassis, power supplies etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven category sales forecasts, using statistical models and trend analysis to support business planning.
Monitor inventory health, including aging stock, sell-through, and RMA/return rates, and provide actionable recommendations.
Perform quantitative analysis of cost structures and margins to support pricing, promotional, and profitability decisions.
Negotiate with vendors for promotional support, backend funding, and partnership programs (MDF, Co-op, VIR, SR, etc.).
Collaborate with the legal team to review and finalize vendor agreements.
Design and implement promotion plans based on historical data, vendor collaboration, and market intelligence.
Maintain and expand strong vendor relationships to drive category growth.
Track and report on key category KPIs such as margin %, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and promotional ROI.
Keep abreast of Computer Components industry trends, competitive dynamics, and new product developments to identify business opportunities.
Support cross-border merchandising and supply chain initiatives for international market expansion.
Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making.