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antonline · 1 day ago

Merchandise Planner

Antonline is seeking a Merchandise Planner for their electronics and components categories. The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for aligning inventory, promotions, and product strategies with business goals while collaborating with vendors and marketing teams to ensure optimal product positioning and financial performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop merchandise plans that support sales, margin, and inventory objectives across electronics and components categories
Translate promotional strategies and campaign goals into inventory and assortment requirements
Balance inventory levels with demand forecasts to maximize availability and minimize overstock. Work with vendor and logistics team members to ensure stock availability for forecasts and promotions
Work with marketing team members to support product placement in major campaigns, seasonal promotions, and daily deals
Align inventory and pricing strategies to ensure successful execution of high-visibility promotions
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely product availability, negotiate funding support, and align on promotional initiatives
Track vendor commitments and measure ROI of vendor-funded programs
Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, and category performance to identify opportunities for growth
Provide actionable insights on assortment gaps, pricing strategies, and customer demand at various price points
Ensure product information, images, and promotional details are accurate and optimized on all selling platforms
Build and maintain demand forecasts, sales projections, and inventory reporting tools
Evaluate performance of promotions, sales velocity, and category health, providing regular updates to leadership
Work closely with marketing, operations, and analytics teams to align merchandising strategies with overall company objectives
Support promotional calendar development and execution with data-backed recommendations

Qualification

Merchandise planningInventory managementData analysisExcel proficiencyData visualization toolsE-commerce familiarityResults-driven mindsetOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field; or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or category analytics (electronics or consumer tech preferred)
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, digital marketing tactics (PLA, SEM, Sponsored Ads), and online merchandising best practices
Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills; proven ability to build relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners
Results-driven mindset with a sense of urgency and accountability

Preferred

2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or category analytics (electronics or consumer tech preferred)

Company

antonline

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Antonline is a premier online reseller of cutting edge computer technology and consumer electronics.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Nancy Marrero Comerford
CFO
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Catherine Comerford
Chief Merchandising Officer
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