Merchandising Planner - USABlueBook

**Job Summary**

Manages a subset of a merchandising category and selects items for product line review in partnership with merchants. Optimizes assortment using data and financial projections. Works with respective merchandising teams to implement appropriate supplier strategies.

**Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities**

+ Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems.
+ Analyzes financial data and takes measurements to forecast growth and merchandising opportunities.
+ Reviews competitive market data for assigned merchandising categories.
+ Performs various administrative duties, including managing the SKU life cycle, preparing for vendor meetings, maintaining vendor contact information and inquiries, and performing ad hoc projects as assigned.
+ Assists merchant team with product category management, including managing category subsets. Works with merchants to resolve issues.
+ Produces reports and analyses for ...