Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning & Analysis

Office Depot

. Drive profitable growth and operational excellence across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeBoca Raton • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $106,500 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandise planning, inventory management, and data analysis to drive growth and operational excellence across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytics and AI tools to optimize product assortments and enhance decision-making processes.

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Merchandise PlanningInventory ManagementData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingMargin ForecastingCompetitive AnalysisPricing StrategyProduct Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JDAOracleSAPTableauPower BI

Industry Keywords

RetailE-commerceB2BAssortment OptimizationProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive profitable growth and operational excellence across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels
Develop and publish sales and margin forecasts for assigned categories
Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, assortment productivity, COGS, marketplace fees, and distribution expenses
Develop and maintain reporting dashboards for leadership
Develop, optimize, and rationalize product assortments across channels
Manage product lifecycle transitions, including introductions, exits, and end-of-life strategies
Assess reserve levels and discounting strategies for discontinued items
Conduct competitive and market analysis
Analyze pricing impacts and recommend pricing adjustments
Support promotional planning, execution, and post-analysis
Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Management, Pricing, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams
Identify and implement process improvements
Champion adoption of advanced analytics and AI tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or related retail planning roles
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Proficiency in Excel and planning software such as JDA, Oracle, or SAP
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Competitive salaries
Benefits package
Incentive program eligibility
Opportunities to move and grow within the organization