Merchandising Planner – Components Category

Key Responsibilities * Develop data-driven category sales forecasts, using statistical models and trend analysis to support business planning. * Monitor inventory health, including aging stock, sell-through, and RMA/return rates, and provide actionable recommendations. * Perform quantitative analysis of cost structures and margins to support pricing, promotional, and profitability decisions. * Negotiate with vendors for promotional support, backend funding, and partnership programs (MDF, Co-op, VIR, SR, etc.). * Collaborate with the legal team to review and finalize vendor agreements. * Design and implement promotion plans based on historical data, vendor collaboration, and market intelligence. * Maintain and expand strong vendor relationships to drive category growth. * Track and report on key category KPIs such as margin %, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and promotional ROI. * Keep abreast of Computer Components industry trends, competitive dynamics, and new product developments to identify business opportunities. * Support cross-border merchandising and supply chain initiatives for international market expansion. * Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making. Qualifications Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. * 1–5 years of experience in merchandising, procurement, supply chain, or related analytical roles. * Strong skills in data modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis for category and financial performance. * Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling); experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus. * Knowledge of cost structures, pricing models, and margin optimization. * Experience in vendor negotiations and backend funding programs. * Familiarity with computer hardware, particularly CPU, Motherboards, Memory, SSD, HDD, computer chassis, power supplies etc.), preferred. * Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. * Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Develop data-driven sales forecasts and monitor inventory health to optimize category performance. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate promotional funding to drive growth and profitability.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 1-5 years of experience in merchandising or supply chain analysis. Proficiency in advanced Excel is required, with knowledge of computer hardware components preferred.

• Power BIPreferred
• SQLPreferred
• TableauPreferred
• Supply chain managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Data Modeling
• Forecasting
• Quantitative Analysis
• Vendor Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Pricing Strategy
• Margin Optimization
• Excel
• SQL
• Python
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Category Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Performance Analysis
• Market Intelligence

• Data & Analytics
• Logistics
• Retail
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week