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At PCNA, we don’t just create products - we inspire brand experiences. Join our team and be part of a company where you can make a mark, build something meaningful, and grow in your career while helping brands leave lasting impressions.\nWhat we offer you\nComprehensive healthcare and benefits packages! The health and wellness of our employees is important to us, which is why we offer benefit options including medical, vision, dental, disability, and more\nFlexible scheduling\n401k matching\nGenerous paid time off and paid holidays\nPCNA Cares Share Fund - donating to teammates in times of need\nWhy you will make it your career\nWe invest heavily in modernization, operating more efficiently with cutting edge digital technology \nWe value our employee’s contributions in a collaborative and inclusive work environment \nOur culture encourages listening, understanding and a sense of empathy makes PCNA stronger \nOur Values\nDelight Customers: Treat our customers the way you’d like to be treated.\nWork Smart: Time is valuable. Focus on the things that can have the biggest impact on our business and customers. Be inquisitive and innovative.\nThink Team: Work together to get the job done. Be inclusive and collaborative.\nOwn It: Be accountable. Embrace challenges as opportunities, roll up your sleeves and make it happen.\nSay It Like It Is: Be candid, honest and respectful. Offer constructive insights and welcome other’s input.\nOur Businesses\nLeed’s is the premier supplier of high-quality promotional products, with goods ranging from pens and drinkware to bags and mobile tech. Bullet is a leading supplier of low-price branded merchandise products, offering deep inventory, reliable service and 24-hour turnaround. Trimark, a member of PCNA, is a leading developer and manufacturer of logo'd apparel for the Canadian and U.S. promotional industries. Trimark sells logo'd apparel across 6 different categories: Polos, T-Shirts and Tops, Woven Shirts, Knits and Fleece, Jackets, and Accessories, including Headwear. At JournalBooks, we believe in creative minds working together to create something truly unique in journals and planners. ETS has always sought to provide the very best in service, product selection, printing capabilities and competitive pricing, focused on drinkware, ETS offers a broad range of high-quality drinkware categories. Spoke’s print-on-demand solutions and premium product assortment are standing by to help expand your inventory and fulfill your event and gifting needs!\nThe Position\nThe Merchandise Planner plays a critical role within the supply chain team at PCNA. This position is responsible for driving decisions and strategies that optimize sales, margins, inventory turnover, and GMROI goals. Working closely with Category Managers, this individual will develop, execute, and refine strategies aligned with company objectives to deliver best-in-class category and inventory performance.\nKey Responsibilities\nInventory & Category Management:\nManage designated product categories to achieve company goals for sales, profitability, and inventory turns while maximizing working capital.\nAnalyze category and item performance data to influence strategies that maximize category performance, address gaps, and support company objectives.\nKnow Open-To-Buy (OTB) inventory management and provide insights into category-level inventory flows.\n\nDemand Forecasting and Planning:\nForecast, analyze, and manage product demand to optimize stock levels and meet customer demand.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to align forecasts, understand promotional impacts, and adjust inventory strategies accordingly.\nUse demand and supply planning tools to drive accurate forecasting, and work with internal teams and vendors to support forecasted demand.\nForecast, analyze, and manage product demand to optimize stock levels and meet customer demand.\n\nSales and Profitability Analysis:\nConduct in-depth analysis of sales, margin, and profitability to identify trends and optimize category performance.\nCreate ad-hoc analyses to react to business trends, support decision-making, and inform senior leadership on category and item-level performance.\n\nReplenishment Strategies:\nCollaborate with Category Managers to develop inventory replenishment and allocation strategies, ensuring balanced stock across channels.\nMonitor product mix across price points, manage individual item performance, and ensure effective inventory turnover.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nActively participate in monthly performance meetings, providing data-backed insights and recommendations.\nCoordinate with the imports, quality control, product compliance, and trade compliance teams to ensure a smooth product flow and regulatory adherence.\n\nVendor & Capacity Management:\nDevelop capacity forecasts and collaborate with vendors to ensure they can meet forecasted demand.\nAddress overstock, closeout items, and inventory flow challenges to achieve targeted inventory levels and turns.\n\nReporting and Analytics:\nCreate regular reports on inventory status, sales performance, and forecasting accuracy.\nCommunicate effectively across teams, promoting data sharing and transparency to support cohesive strategies.\n\nSkills and Knowledge\nStrong critical thinking and analytical skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nStrong business acumen\nTeam player with the ability to collaborate, influence, problem solve and drive performance through strong execution skills\nAbility to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced level Excel Skills\nKnowledge of automated demand and supply planning software\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience\n3+ years related work experience\nAPICS certification a plus\nBackground in demand forecasting/planning and inventory analysis\nResidency Requirements:\nMust be located in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, or Utah.\nPCNA is an equal opportunity employer. PCNA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any characteristic applicable under state, federal and local laws.\nFraud Disclaimer:\nPCNA is aware of recruitment scams in which individuals are falsely claiming to represent our company and/or our employees. All legitimate communication from PCNA will come from our Applicant Tracking System, LinkedIn Recruiter, or a verified PCNA email address ending in @pcna(.)com. We do NOT conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms like Skype or request sensitive personal information early in the hiring process. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, we recommend verifying its legitimacy and immediately reporting any fraudulent activity.\nFor residents of CA, CO, IL, or NY, the base pay range for this role is $64,600.00 - $92,400.00 annually. 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