Temporary Merchandise Planner (6-Week Assignment)

About the role

This is a temporary, full-time position expected to last approximately six (6) weeks and is intended to provide coverage during a team member's paternity leave. The anticipated start date is July 13, 2026, with the assignment ending approximately six weeks later.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and deliver weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance reporting (selling, KPIs, trends, etc.)
• Analyze selling trends at both macro (category, trend) and micro (style, color, size, channel) levels and present actionable recommendations
• Build, maintain, and execute item-level plans to support coordinated deliveries and seasonal selling strategies
• Analyze SKU-level performance to identify opportunities, risks, and assortment optimization strategies
• Partner closely with Merchandising and Production Planning to ensure key items are available to support calendar milestones and peak selling windows
• Support pre-season and in-season planning activities, including forecasting, OTB management, and inventory alignment
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to inform business questions and influence cross-functional decisions
• Participate in seasonal hindsight reviews, presenting key findings and suggested go-forward actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of merchandise planning experience, ideally within a vertically integrated retail or consumer brand
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Ability to think holistically across financial goals, product strategy, and brand priorities
• Hightly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and partner across teams
• Advanced Excel proficiency required; strong command of planning tools and reporting systems
• Experience with ERP systems preferred (NetSuite a plus)
• Experience with Toolio Merchandising Platform is a strong plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, resourcefulness, and a passion for problem-solving

Compensation

Temporary Assignment: Approximately six (6) weeks
Salary Range: $80,168.40 - $90,000 USD (annualized equivalent)
Compensation will be paid based on the duration of the temporary assignment and applicable payroll practices.

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job. Salary range:

• $80,168.40 - $90,000 USD