Associate Merchandise Planner

We’re hiring a contracted Associate Merchandise Planner for a leading global consumer brand in the Orlando area!

Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: In office Monday–Thursday; remote Friday (Hybrid)

Duration: September 2026–March 2027

Pay: $28/hour

Contract Duration: ASAP–7 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career candidate looking to develop experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, financial analysis, and assortment strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing sales and product performance to identify risks and opportunities
• Supporting inventory, assortment, and replenishment planning
• Assisting with product launches and merchandising initiatives
• Monitoring pricing, markdowns, margins, and sell-through
• Preparing business reports, hindsight analyses, and future projections
• Communicating purchase-order updates across teams
• Partnering with Merchandising and Location Planning teams

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Internship or early-career experience in retail, merchandise planning, allocation, finance, inventory, or a related area
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• A basic understanding of retail KPIs, including sales, margin, inventory turn, and sell-through
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Oracle, FlexPLM, merchandise-planning tools, or similar systems is a plus.