Nintendo

Retail

SrMerchandisingPlanner

$94–151k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr Merchandising Planner at Nintendo. Skills: Merchandising planning, Inventory management, Financial planning, OTB management. Develop category financial plans. Execute category financial plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase efficiency; Increase business impact

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem resolution; Analyze trends; Manage risk; Optimize sales; Optimize margin; Optimize inventory productivity

Eligibility Requirements

Visa sponsorship not available

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Inventory Management or Planning, or related field or equivalent experience, Legally eligible to work in the United States

Nice to Have

Import/Customs experience helpful, APICS and/or IBF (SCM) certification an advantage

What You'll Do.

Develop category financial plans

Execute category financial plans

Develop subcategory financial plans

Execute subcategory financial plans

Develop item-level financial plans

Execute item-level financial plans

Own product lifecycle planning

Manage end-of-life disposition

Optimize inventory productivity

Guide financial decisions

Communicate plan changes

Advance process improvements

Develop inventory control procedures

Implement inventory control procedures

Analyze inventory data

Analyze inventory trends

Analyze import schedules

Develop contingency planning

Identify areas of opportunity

Identify areas of risk

Form inventory strategy

Make recommendations to maximize sales

Make recommendations to maximize gross margin

Make recommendations to maximize inventory production

Develop initial purchase forecast

Support business integration

Ensure readiness for purchase orders

Ensure readiness for downstream workflows

Develop reports on business status

Develop reports on financial objectives

Present updates on business status

Present updates on financial objectives

Stay abreast of regulatory impacts

Stay abreast of trade impacts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Merchandising teams; Internal teams

Communication Scope

Communicate and influence; Communicate plan changes; Present reports; Present updates

Full Job Description

Nintendo of America About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. Team/Position Summary: The Merchandise Planner plays a key role in driving omni-channel performance for the DTC business by developing and executing category-, subcategory-, and item-level financial plans that support brand strategies and company financial goals. The role owns end-to-end product lifecycle planning, from pre-season planning through in-season Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and end-of-life disposition, using strong financial acumen to analyze trends, manage risk, and optimize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. The planner partners closely with Merchandising and cross-functional teams to guide key financial decisions, manage promotions and liquidation strategies, communicate plan changes, and advance process improvements that increase efficiency and business impact. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Develops and implements inventory control procedures and strategies for all channels of the business, with continuous development of KPI’ s. Provides analysis of inventory data and trends, import schedules, and contingency planning and identify

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