Hiring: Retail Merchandise Planner Company: Patagonia Location: Ventura, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:13:32 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. Strong planning expertise, advanced Excel skills, and experience working within a retail or outdoor industry environment are critical to success in this role. Required Skills: •Develop seasonal and annual sales, inventory, margin, markdown, and turn plans that support North America retail financial objectives. •Build and maintain category and item-level forecasts through pre-season and in-season planning processes. •Actively facilitate and support development of seasonal buy quantities and inventory strategies that balance customer demand, inventory productivity, and financial targets. •Analyze weekly business performance and identify risks and opportunities related to sales, inventory, margin, and assortment productivity. •Partner with the Sr. Manager of Retail Merchandise Planning to prepare seasonal plans, hindsight reporting, forecasting updates, and business reviews. •Monitor inventory flow and recommend actions related to replenishment, markdowns, product transitions, and seasonal inventory management. •Partner cross-functionally with Allocation, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance, and Global Planning partners to align inventory strategies and execution. •Produce clear and actionable reporting that translates complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations. Qualifications: •Analytical: Uses quantitative and qualitative information to make informed business decisions. •Detail-Oriented: Maintains accuracy while managing large data sets, forecasts, and financial plans. •Collaborative: Builds strong partnerships across functions and contributes positively to team success. •Proactive: Anticipates business needs, identifies opportunities, and takes ownership of solutions. •Adaptable: Remains flexible and effective in a dynamic, evolving business environment. •Problem Solver: Leverages data, systems, and critical thinking to identify root causes and recommend actions. •Communicator: Able to translate complex analysis into clear business recommendations and compelling narratives. •3–5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, inventory planning, forecasting, allocation, or a related retail analytical role. •In-depth knowledge of retail planning fundamentals including forecasting, inventory management, open-to-buy, sales planning, markdown strategy, and financial reporting. •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling, and large data-set analysis. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!