Demand Planning Analyst / Merchandising Analyst
TEKsystems📍 Location: Carlsbad, CA (near San Diego) 💲 Pay: $48.00/hr 📅 Contract Length: 2 months (through approximately December 17) There is a chance to become a FTE or be extended until that opportunity is available. 🌐 Remote Option: Potential for fully remote consideration - The majority of the team is remote, but the office is located in Carlsbad, CA 🔄 Opportunity: Short-term leave coverage assignment with potential for extension based on business needs About The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading global apparel and outdoor lifestyle company seeking a Demand Planning Analyst / Merchandising Analyst to support their Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data analysis, merchandising strategy, inventory planning, and retail business insights to drive product performance across both eCommerce and retail channels. What You'll Do Analyze weekly and monthly product performance across retail and online channels Refresh and maintain Excel reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards Create PowerPoint presentations with business insights and recommendations Monitor inventory levels, sell-through rates, markdown opportunities, and exit strategies Evaluate store performance and identify inventory rebalancing opportunities Assess size availability, assortment needs, and product performance trends Collaborate with store operations and merchandising teams to support business decisions Present findings and recommendations to leadership What We're Looking For Strong Microsoft Excel Skills, Including Pivot Tables Formulas Data analysis and reporting Experience In One Or More Of The Following Demand Planning Merchandise Planning Buying Category Management Retail Analytics Inventory Planning Ability to interpret data and provide actionable business recommendations Experience presenting insights to stakeholders and decision-makers Apparel, footwear, or retail industry experience is preferred but not required. Ideal Backgrounds Candidates With Experience As Demand Planning Analyst Merchandise Planner Planning Analyst Retail Analyst Inventory Analyst Category Analyst Business Operations Analyst Benefits Available Eligible Temporary Employees May Receive Access To Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Program Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick Leave/PTO (where applicable) Transportation Benefits Apply Today If you have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel experience, and in merchandising, planning, or retail analytics, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a well-known apparel brand while contributing to key merchandising and inventory initiatives. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Carlsbad,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in trans…