What does a Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst Do?
The Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst is responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Being a Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. In addition, Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a ...supervisor or manager. Being a Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Merchandise Forecast/Planning Analyst typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.More Show Less
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