Global Merchandise Planner

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Global Merchandise Planner to support marketplace planning initiatives across a global direct-to-consumer retail business. This role serves as a critical link between global strategy and marketplace execution, helping translate consumer demand, product performance, and business insights into actionable assortment, investment, and planning decisions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on merchandise planning experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners through data-driven storytelling. This individual will support both day-to-day business performance management and longer-term merchandising initiatives that drive marketplace growth and consumer relevance. The Basics Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Duration: 5 months Location: Hybrid - Beaverton, OR Top 3 Required Qualifications 1. Merchandise Planning Experience 3-5 years of experience in a merchandise planning role Direct experience supporting assortment planning, demand planning, inventory planning, or retail merchandising strategies Strong understanding of how product, consumer demand, and marketplace performance intersect 2. Analytical & Strategic Thinking Skills Ability to analyze business performance, consumer trends, and marketplace data to drive recommendations Experience translating complex data into actionable business insights Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, risks, and growth drivers 3. Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build partnerships across merchandising, planning, sales, finance, and business teams Comfortable presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels Other Qualifications Strong proficiency with Excel and reporting tools Ability to work independently and proactively as a self-starter Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving business environments Experience building reports, dashboards, scorecards, and business reviews Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience supporting retail, consumer products, or direct-to-consumer businesses preferred Broader merchandising knowledge beyond planning is a plus Experience with forecasting, assortment optimization, and marketplace analytics preferred Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Interest in automation, AI-enabled reporting, and scalable planning solutions is a plus In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Email Your Resume In Word To April.Segedi@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS29-1996852L725 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. April Segedi - Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and …

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