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 helping develop and maintain 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.
The successful candidate demonstrates analytical skills and retail mathematics knowledge to identify business trends and opportunities. You will analyze data to support merchandise planning decisions while translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations for the buying team.
Core 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

Other Responsibilities

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 with Excel experience
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
The new PQs to add to all L4+ NAS reqs created going forward are:
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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. 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. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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