Merchandise/Omni Channel Planner

Robert Half is looking for an Omni Channel Planner to support a dynamic retail team in a fast-paced, onsite contract role. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, deep understanding of retail metrics, and experience managing inventory and financial planning across multiple sales channels. The Omni Channel Planner will be responsible for managing merchandise planning and inventory performance across both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels. This individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with financial goals, optimize inventory levels, and drive overall business performance through data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Manage category-level open-to-buy (OTB) processes across retail and e-commerce channels, including leading monthly planning meetings with buying teams
• Partner with merchandising and buying teams to monitor in-season performance, including promotions, markdown strategies, and inventory optimization
• Create and maintain ad hoc and standardized reports to support sales, inventory tracking, and business insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align assortments, pricing strategies, and inventory planning with overall financial targets
• Develop and maintain pre-season financial plans, including sales forecasts, inventory levels, margins, and product turns
• Provide ongoing analysis and recommendations to improve performance and identify risks and opportunities

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with deep knowledge of retail KPIs and retail math
• Experience with merchandise planning, inventory management, and assortment strategy
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally