Merchandise Planner Resume
Merchandise planners are the backbone of retail industry and are responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory. They are also hired to stay current with the latest fashion trends and made adequate provision in the store. On the job, they liaise with customers, marketing and purchase department, and ensure products in demand are adequately stocked in the store. These merchandise planners also have sales record, buy and maintain products according to customers' taste, and maintain visual appeal of the store.
Merchandise Planner Resume Template
Kenneth M. Hess
69 Briarwood Road
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-881-6758
Email: kmhess@example.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a merchandise planner job with “Drake Department Store,” and handling planning of stock, track inventory, market trend, and liaise between customers and marketing and purchase department.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience of handling inventory in retail environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills
- Ability to research and stock materials as per market trends
- Ability to train store employees and maintain visual appeal of the store
- Skilled in tracking inventory and preventing excess inventory
- Excellent knowledge of regional festivals and stocking products accordingly
Work Experience:
Merchandise Planner
Multi Brands Group, Springfield, MO
October 2015 - Present
- Developing financial merchandise plans and strategies and providing support to the sales and purchase team
- Tracking inventory, stocking movable products, and monitoring financial results
- Preparing forecasts and action plans to capitalize festival and seasonal trends
- Identify risk and opportunities and negotiating with manufacturing companies on prices and stocking
- Preparing inventory targets for different seasons and ensuring minimal stake
- Preparing delivery and logistics support for timely availability of goods for consumers
Merchandise Planner
Bell & Dale Department Store, Springfield, MO
February 2012 - September 2015
- Prepared sales, and profit forecasts on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Reviewed sales records of previous years and planned inventory accordingly
- Communicated with marketing and buying department and ensured right stock
- Developed and maintained effective relationship with suppliers and transport carriers
- Reviewed and modified business strategies and improved sales by 30% for 2013-14
- Planned price structures reviewing competitors' price and negotiated rates with suppliers
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
ABC University, Springfield, MO
2011
Reference:
On request.
