Merchandise Planner Buyer

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Role Summary:

The Buyer & Merchandise Planner plays a dual role, responsible for both the strategic planning of sales, gross margin, and inventory, and the tactical execution of buying and product development. This hybrid position supports the end-to-end merchandising process-from assortment planning and vendor collaboration to financial forecasting and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking with strong product instincts and is adept at balancing data-driven decisions with creative merchandising strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying & Product Development

• Develop assortment strategies aligned with brand vision and financial goals.
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to accurately forecast demand and inform strategic buying decisions.
• Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in product selection, sample reviews, and pricing negotiations.
• Cultivate strong vendor partnerships to support innovative product development and ensure adherence to delivery timelines
• Participate in competitive analysis to evaluate assortment opportunities and marketplace trends.
• Update and maintain assortment sheets, product tracking documents, and internal reporting tools.
• Generate weekly and monthly performance recaps and business reviews to evaluate category-specific headwinds and tailwinds across key KPIs.

Merchandise Planning & Allocation

• Build and maintain pre-season and in-season merchandise financial plans including sales, margin, sell-through rate and inventory forecasts.
• Execute allocation plans based on theatre profiles, sales trends, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and adjust allocations to respond to performance and demand shifts.
• Monitor in-season performance and recommend actions (reorders, markdowns and exit strategies).
• Oversee inventory levels, helping to optimize sell-through while minimizing excess stock.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with operations and marketing teams to plan in-theatre visual merchandising for product launches and promotional campaigns
• Coordinate with Marketing for sample needs, marketing submissions, and creative approvals.
• Work alongside the pricing team to align pricing decisions with margin goals and category strategy.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to ensure vendors consistently meet compliance standards and operational expectations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field required.

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in merchandising, planning, buying, or a hybrid planning/buying role preferred
• Experience in allocation, forecasting, and managing inventory, merchandise, and demand through specialized planning systems.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to interpret sales trends and consumer behavior
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to interpret and act on financial and consumer data.
• Working knowledge of retail metrics and merchandise planning principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and with external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools; retail systems knowledge preferred.
• Flexibility to travel domestically for vendor visits and trade shows as needed.
• Able to maintain a hybrid schedule with three in-office days weekly

Key Attributes for Success:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability to market trends and organizational shifts.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of category performance.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically in merchandising and planning contexts.

Benefits Available:

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*
• Daily Pay*
• Free Movies*
• Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer