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How much does a Retail Merchandise Planner make in the United States? The average Retail Merchandise Planner salary in the United States is $78,580 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,200 and $88,130. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Retail Merchandise Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Retail Merchandise Planner Salary $60,660 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Retail Merchandise Planner Salary $69,200 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Retail Merchandise Planner Salary $78,580 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Retail Merchandise Planner Salary $88,130 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Retail Merchandise Planner Salary $96,825 US March 26, 2024
25% $69,200 10% $60,660 90% $96,825 75% $88,130 $78,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Retail Merchandise Planner is responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Being a Retail Merchandise Planner inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. In addition, Retail Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Retail Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Retail Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Retail Merchandise Planner

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Merchandise Forecast/Planning Senior Analyst

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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