System One · 1 day ago
Associate Merchandise Planner
Pittsburgh, PA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSystem One is a leader in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. The Associate Merchandise Planner will support categories of merchandise, develop sales and inventory plans, and collaborate with buyers to maximize sales and profitability.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Prepare pre-season Original Plans; financial sales, gross margin, and inventory, consistent with the company's top-down goals, to be used in development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support line development and buying needs
Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and merchandise goals
Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives
Work closely with the buyer(s) to review in season product trends and performance, develop revised projections, and recommend adjustments to the season's plan to maximize sales and profitability
Present monthly revisions of merchandise plans to Merchandise/Planning and Allocation executives
Provide fiscal control through analysis and management of markdowns and purchase orders. Identify risks and opportunities to maximize profits
Partner with internal business partners to communicate financial merchandising plans and strategies to support financial objectives
Work with merchandising and marketing to develop promotional strategies. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent required
2+ years prior merchandise planning experience from a specialty or department store
In-depth knowledge of retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
Participation in a 401(k) plan
Company
System One
System One is a professional staffing firms.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
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2023 (9)
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2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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