Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst

Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst

NOBULL is a wellness community that invites and challenges individuals who aspire to be a better version of themselves mentally, emotionally and physically. Through footwear, apparel, nutrition, and a winning mentality, we provide the plays and playbook for your personal pursuit of self-improvement. Our company is comprised of a small team of bright, passionate, and hardworking individuals dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

NOBULL is seeking a Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst to support the planning organization by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive inventory, sales, and margin optimization. This role provides analytical support across forecasting, reporting, and in-season performance management. The Merchandise Planning Analyst works closely with Merchandise Planning team to support the department goals and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and update weekly and monthly reporting to support the Merchandise Planning Team.
• Provide analytical support to the Merchandise Planning team, contributing to effective decision-making and the overall success of the merchandise planning strategies.
• Analyze SKU-level performance, product trends, and inventory positions to support planning and merchandising decisions. Ensure never out of stock on core product on a style and SKU level and communicates any potential risks.
• Maintain and validate forecasting models by reviewing historical trends, product launches, and current sales performance.
• Support the development of pre-season and in-season sales, margin, and inventory forecasts.
• Monitor in-season risks and opportunities, highlighting variances and preparing recommendations for planners and merchants.
• Review replenishment needs by SKU and support purchase order creation for core and seasonal product.
• Size curve maintenance and assessment for In-season core and pre-season newness.
• Partner with Merchandising to provide data insights for assortment planning and product lifecycle analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing to assess promotional activity, its impact on sales, and required inventory needs.
• Work with Operations/Supply Chain to track inbound shipments, lead times, and inventory flows.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and special projects aimed at improving planning accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, business analytics, or a related field (internships acceptable).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, basic modeling).
• Experience with planning or BI tools (Tableau, NetSuite, Looker, Power BI) preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret data and deliver clear insights.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to improving processes.

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

The base salary range listed here represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of NOBULL's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses. In addition, NOBULL provides a variety of benefits to employees, including 100% employer paid health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible and Health Spending Accounts, life and disability insurance, a generous 401K employer matching program, 12 paid holidays a year, an unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy (with PTO available for both vacation and sick time purposes), and parental leave benefits. All eligible employees receive an award of incentive units under the company's equity incentive plan.