Merchandising Planner, Notebooks - Rowland Heights, United States - Newegg

Description

Purpose of JobThe Merchandising Planner is primarily responsible for leading assigned category to optimize sales and margin goals by defining and establishing pricing, category product planning and execution, inventory management and executing market strategies for new products.

Job Description
Responsible for attainment of sales and margin goals, reducing RMA rate and returns. Analyze category sales data and provides category sales forecasts
Review inventory reports and overseeing inventory ratio, cold items and properly balanced inventories
Review vendor agreements and collaborate with legal team for final approval
Coordinate sales data to come up promotion plans
Initiate and nurture professional vendor relationships
Keep abreast of market trends and identify new product opportunities that reflect customer demands, needs and opportunities
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Job Requirements
You are bachelor's degree in business or equivalent
You have 2-3 years of work experience in procurement, supply chain and/or manufacturing
Experience in negotiation with vendors for promotions and backend funding (MDF, Co-op, VIR, SR, and etc.)
Experience in cost structure and margin calculation
Experience in aging inventory management
Ability to professionally communicate with all levels of management and external clients. Bilingual Mandarin is highly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills
Self-directed, fast learner and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environment
Strong reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to deal with multiple issues and details at once
Preferred with computer hardware and components knowledge

Good understanding on cross border business into international markets
Essential Mental & Physical FunctionMental FunctionsDecisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.
Physical FunctionsSitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.
Equipment UsedStandard office and computer equipment including MSOffice software, computer and telephone.
Pay TransparencyThis job posting may span more than one job level.
The base salary range for this position in City of Industry, CA is $25 - $31 hourly.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible additional XXXXX bonus or incentive.

Additionally, Newegg offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, and generous time off for vacation and sick.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings in California. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and location.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Work EnvironmentOffice cubicle work settings with minimal expose to any hazards.
Travel RequirementsTravel is not required.#LI-MV2