Top 28 Buyer/planner Jobs in Lake Forest, Il

Planner, Merchandise
Crate and Barrel —Northbrook, IL
- $83,000 - $110,000 a year
- Email
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
Buyer/Planner
Springs Window Fashions —Waukegan, IL
- $59,340 - $89,010 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Buyer/Planner - Sumitomo Biorational Company
Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America —Libertyville, IL
- $78,200 - $95,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Buyer
The Visual Pak Companies —Waukegan, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Senior Buyer
AMERICAN BLENDING & FILLING COMPANY —Waukegan, IL
- $70,122.20 - $99,661.20 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
Senior Buyer
The Visual Pak Companies —Waukegan, IL
- $60,000 - $91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Buyer/Planner
Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC —Northbrook, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
- Health savings account
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Associate Supply Planner
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Production Planner (P)
S & C Electric Company —Chicago, IL
- $73,924 - $91,309 a year
- Email
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Buyer
A L HANSEN MFG CO —Waukegan, IL
- Monday to Friday
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Commercial
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Buyer Planner
Videojet —Wood Dale, IL
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Purchasing Assistant Buyer / Planner
ACCESS ASSEMBLY LLC —Round Lake Beach, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Senior Supply Chain Planner/Buyer
Avery Dennison —Mount Prospect, IL
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Supply Chain & Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineer
Culligan International —Libertyville, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Buyer
MAT Holdings, Inc —Long Grove, IL
- $65,850 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Quick Apply
5d
Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
POWER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC —Itasca, IL
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Purchasing Manager - Roselle, IL
Signode —Roselle, IL
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Warehouse Supervisor
Videojet —Wood Dale, IL
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Inventory Control Analyst
Vantedge Medical —Wheeling, IL
- $23 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Quick Apply
Planning Manager
Legrand Group —Kenosha, WI
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply

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Planner, Merchandise

Crate and Barrel -
Northbrook, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$83,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Store discount
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

Assortment planning
Sales revenue Forecasting
Spreadsheets
Merchandising
Operations coordination planning
Process design
Sales volume growth
Mid-level
Inventory management software
Trend analysis
Product assortment enhancement
Demand forecasting analysis
Sales data analysis
Inventory reduction demand planning
Analysis skills
Retail category management
Presentation skills
Strategic promotions
Purchasing
Business planning
Profitability analysis
Monthly financial performance reviews
Financial forecasting analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Retail markdown pricing
Communication skills
Operations planning
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Location: Northbrook, Illinois

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too.

The Planner, Merchandise is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a segment of the business, with a goal of maximizing company sales growth and profitability. This role works closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Planner, Merchandise...

Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and end-of-life markdowns
Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets
In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate
In partnership with the Buyer, deliver promotional strategies that maximize profitability
Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin
Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need
Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times

What you’ll bring to the table…

Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis
A collaborative mindset, and focus on an engaged customer experience
Strong communication skills within team and department
Detail orientation, with focus on consistency and accuracy
Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

3+ years in merchandising, planning/allocation, buying or equivalent experience
Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, and promotional strategies

Starting Rate: $83,000.00 - $110,000.00

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Job ID R23381 Date posted 02/12/2026 Position Type Full Time

Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Life insurance and Disability
Retirement and 401(k) match
Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
Merchandise discount and EAP resources
Tuition Reimbursement

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

Questions? Please reach out to [email protected]

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