Amazon
Zappos is seeking an analytical Assistant Merchandise Planner to support business success through data analysis, assortment planning, and inventory management. In this role, you will assist in optimizing sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency by developing and maintaining assortment plans and forecasts. You will work closely with the Merchandise Planning team and cross‑functional partners to ensure inventory alignment with customer demand and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Support Planning team members in developing seasonal and annual category strategies. Assist in building and maintaining financial plans to drive profitable growth. Monitor and report on key performance metrics to track progress against targets. Help manage seasonal inventory levels and open‑to‑buy planning. Create and distribute standard reports to business partners. Support markdown optimization and inventory exit strategies. Brainstorm projects that improve the efficiency of buying/planning systems, processes, and procedures. Participate in A/B testing of new buying and planning tools. Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience with Excel. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 2+ years of Merchandising, Business, Inventory Management, or related field or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, operations and/or business management. Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices. Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Amazon is a total compensation company. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
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Support Planning team members in developing seasonal and annual category strategies. Assist in building and maintaining financial plans to drive profitable growth. Monitor and report on key performance metrics to track progress against targets. Help manage seasonal inventory levels and open‑to‑buy planning. Create and distribute standard reports to business partners. Support markdown optimization and inventory exit strategies. Brainstorm projects that improve the efficiency of buying/planning systems, processes, and procedures. Participate in A/B testing of new buying and planning tools. Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience with Excel. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 2+ years of Merchandising, Business, Inventory Management, or related field or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, operations and/or business management. Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices. Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Amazon is a total compensation company. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
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