Merchandising Planner, Notebooks - BuildSubmarines.com

Purpose of Job

The Merchandising Planner is primarily responsible for leading assigned category to optimize sales and margin goals by defining and establishing pricing, category product planning and execution, inventory management and executing market strategies for new products.

Job Description

• Responsible for attainment of sales and margin goals, reducing RMA rate and returns. Analyze category sales data and provides category sales forecasts
• Review inventory reports and overseeing inventory ratio, cold items and properly balanced inventories
• Review vendor agreements and collaborate with legal team for final approval
• Coordinate sales data to come up promotion plans
• Initiate and nurture professional vendor relationships
• Keep abreast of market trends and identify new product opportunities that reflect customer demands, needs and opportunities
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Job Requirements

• You are bachelor's degree in business or equivalent
• You have 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, supply chain and/or manufacturing
• Experience in negotiation with vendors for promotions and backend funding (MDF, Co-op, VIR, SR, and etc.)
• Experience in cost structure and margin calculation
• Experience in aging inventory management
• Ability to professionally communicate with all levels of management and external clients. Bilingual Mandarin is highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed, fast learner and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environment
• Strong reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to deal with multiple issues and details at once
• Preferred with computer hardware and components knowledge

• Good understanding on cross border business into international markets

Essential Mental & Physical Function

Mental Functions

• Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions

• Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Equipment Used

• Standard office and computer equipment including MSOffice software, computer and telephone.

Pay Transparency

This job posting may span more than one job level.

The base salary range for this position in City of Industry, CA is $25 - $31 hourly.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible additional XXXXX bonus or incentive. Additionally, Newegg offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, and generous time off for vacation and sick.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings in California. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Work Environment

Office cubicle work settings with minimal expose to any hazards.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not required.

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