Manager, Merchandise Planning

Trimble Inc.

. Lead the planning strategy for assigned businesses to achieve sales, margin, inventory, and productivity goals .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeFlorida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail planning and merchandise strategy, leveraging strong analytical skills to drive sales and inventory performance while effectively leading and developing a planning team in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail PlanningMerchandise PlanningAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisInventory ManagementMargin OptimizationPromotional StrategyBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingDecision-MakingAdaptabilityPerformance Management

Industry Keywords

EcommerceConsumer BusinessMerchandisingBroadcastingRetail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning strategy for assigned businesses to achieve sales, margin, inventory, and productivity goals
Manage and develop a planning team through clear direction, coaching, feedback, and performance management
Drive product exposure across on-air and off-air channels, including promotions, show placement, online features, TSVs, OTOs, Host Promos, Hot Picks, EZ Pay, and Free S&H
Partner with Merchandising, Sales, Programming, Broadcasting, and Ecommerce to align category plans, promotional strategies, and execution priorities
Use inventory, trend, and business analysis to identify risks and opportunities, improve category performance, manage distressed inventory, and support quarterly planning
Oversee reorders, RTVs, pricing approvals, PAL scripting support, TSV readiness, calendars, and deadline management
Identify process and system improvement opportunities
Participate in rotating Manager on Call weekend coverage
Partner with HR to attract, hire, and develop team talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in retail planning, merchandise planning, merchandising, or a related business function
Experience leading or coaching others in a fast-paced retail, ecommerce, or consumer business environment
Strong commercial and analytical skills with experience using data to drive sales, inventory, margin, and promotional decisions
Experience partnering across cross-functional teams such as merchandising, sales, programming, ecommerce, or broadcasting
Ability to prioritize across multiple deadlines, make sound decisions, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience
Must reside in Florida
May be required to be on site at the Florida location as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Company discounts
Health care benefits starting on day 1
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement benefits