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Merchandise Planning & Inventory Analyst

Job in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28245, USA
Listing for: Diamonds Direct
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Merchandising, Retail Marketing
  • Business
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79245 - 99057 USD Yearly USD 79245.00 99057.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Merchandise Planning & Inventory Analyst

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Key Responsibilities SKU & Profitability Management
  • Maximize profitability through SKU rationalization and quantify business impact.
  • Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis for weekly business reviews.
  • Manage in‑stock levels for all SKUs across stores and eCommerce.
Category Strategy & Financial Planning
  • Build and execute strategic plans to define the vision for assigned categories.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop financial plans covering sales, margin, inventory, GMROI, and turn.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Present open‑to‑buy and line review financials to senior management.
  • Deliver detailed analysis with recommended actions, risks, and opportunities.
Inventory Optimization
  • Ensure optimum inventory levels and in‑stock performance at store level.
  • Actively utilize systems such as Business Objects, ZPS, MFP, RMS, Tableau, and COR Maintenance.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Merchandising, Merch Systems, Store Operations, Marketing, and Distribution teams.
  • Support projects and strategic analysis aligned with financial objectives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related field (preferred).
  • Minimum 2+ years in retail or product management.
  • Strong background in analytics, identifying trends/issues, and determining root causes.
  • Experience managing budgets, sales volume, and assortment productivity.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Familiarity with planning and reporting systems (Business Objects, ZPS, MFP, RMS, Tableau).
  • Detail‑oriented, analytical, and a problem solver.
  • Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking abilities.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Industries

Accounting, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Retail

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Paid maternity leave

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Location:

Charlotte, NC
• Salary: $79,245 – $99,057
• 6 days ago

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