Associate Merchandise Planner

Summary

SupplyHouse is an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies. The Associate Merchandise Planner will support merchandise financial planning through sales analysis, category performance tracking, inventory forecasting, and contributions to financial strategies. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize merchandise flow and achieve financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage pre-season and in-season financial plans for a specified product group
• Track the financial performance of assigned products against planned sales, gross margin, and inventory targets, analyzing data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities for company growth
• Reconcile and present financial plans utilizing both top-down and bottom-up approaches, translating financial insights into recommendations that support business strategy
• Participate in seasonal merchandise planning strategies to maximize sales, in-stock, and inventory flow while helping plan future merchandise and inventory needs
• Collaborate with Category Managers in the development of pre-season strategies to align product opportunities with financial objectives and broader business goals
• Prepare and present product and financial analyses for weekly business meetings and monthly planning discussions, focusing on performance metrics such as seasonality, trends, and brand performance, and helping shape forward strategy

Skills

• Bachelors Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, Operations, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Merchandise or Demand Planning, Replenishment, Financial
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a basic understanding of retail math and forecasting methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and eagerness to learn from others
• This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: *Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.*
• This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Exposure to merchandise planning systems, such as Relex

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelors Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, Operations, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Merchandise or Demand Planning, Replenishment, Financial
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a basic understanding of retail math and forecasting methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and eagerness to learn from others
• This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: *Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.*
• This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to merchandise planning systems, such as Relex

Benefits

• Remote position
• Reimbursement of reasonable and necessary travel expenses for travel to headquarters in Melville, NY three times per year
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided equipment
• One-time $250 work from home stipend
• $750 annual professional development budget
• $25 monthly Grubhub credit
• Company rewards and recognition program
• Ownership for All program, through which each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company’s growth and accomplishments
• Wellness initiatives
• Flex-Time Policy
• Opportunities for career growth through annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, and support for non-profit organizations
• Monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and a company-wide ideas form