Merchandise Planner

Design Within Reach / Herman Miller

Tokyo, Japan
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6+ years business experience
4+ years retail business analysis
4+ years inventory management
** Design Within Reach is seeking a Merchandise Planner for their Tokyo location, emphasizing the need for a self-directed and data-driven individual to enhance their retail strategy across the Asia Pacific region. The role focuses on business analysis, inventory management, and collaboration with various teams to drive sales and operational efficiency. **

Job Summary

  • This newly created role drives growth in Herman Miller's retail business across the Asia Pacific region with potential expansion to the Middle East and Africa.
  • The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to review business performance, manage inventory productivity, and execute store assortment strategies.
  • The position requires a data-driven professional capable of building processes independently while working evening hours to accommodate global team collaboration.

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** Design Within Reach is seeking a Merchandise Planner for their Tokyo location, emphasizing the need for a self-directed and data-driven individual to enhance their retail strategy across the Asia Pacific region. The role focuses on business analysis, inventory management, and collaboration with various teams to drive sales and operational efficiency. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years business experience
  • 4+ years retail business analysis
  • 4+ years inventory management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Proactive self-directed mindset

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PowerBI or Tableau
  • Wholesale client experience
  • Process improvement passion
  • Evening hours availability for Asia time zones

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years total business experience
  • 4+ years in retail stores and eComm
  • 4+ years in product level forecasting
  • 4+ years in inventory management processes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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