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. The Temporary Merchandise Planner is a key strategic partner to our Merchandising team, responsible for supporting category and item-level plans that achieve our financial, creative, and brand goals during this temporary assignment. This role serves as the analytical engine of the cross-functional category team, translating data into actionable insights, influencing decisions, and ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time. You will own item-level planning for coordinated deliveries and seasonal storytelling across channels while driving performance visibility through reporting, trend analysis, and recommendations.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Highly 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

Benefits

Additional Information

ABOUT FILSON In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service. We don't work in silos but rely on open collaboration. It's a jackknife mentality - the ability to accomplish more than what's asked of you - that defines our culture of versatility and perseverance. Our outfitter mindset is deliberate and strategic. We are a small company, on purpose. We're the ones doing the work, from product design and marketing, to cutting, sewing, and restoration. With more than 125 years under our belt, we still have a start-up mentality. Driven by an independent spirit and an uncompromising attitude that demands we lead with conviction.

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