Associate Planner Jobs

Associate Planner jobs are open across retail, consumer goods, supply chain, and urban planning, with specializations in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, and land use, at levels from entry-level to senior associate. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles110+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityDel Mar, CA
Work type56% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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Associate Discharge Planner
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New 10h ago
Associate Discharge Planner
Providence
Oregon City, Oregon
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$30.15 - $46.13/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Facilities Planner
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Associate Facilities Planner
Boeing
Hertford, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Data Analytics
$71k - $97k/yr
Associate's degree in architecture
10,000+

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Associate Planner
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Associate Planner
GFT
Miami, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in geography
5,001-10,000

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Associate Events Planner
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New 20h ago
Associate Events Planner
Sargento
Plymouth, Wisconsin
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Associate Demand Planner
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Associate Demand Planner
OrganOx
Madison, New Jersey
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$60k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Associate Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin7 open roles
Edelman Financial Engines5 open roles
Boeing3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Food & Beverage
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate planner jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, urban planning, supply chain, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and data modeling
  • Experience with inventory planning, assortment planning, or demand forecasting
  • Familiarity with enterprise planning systems such as SAP, Oracle Retail, or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, logistics, or operations teams

Tips for Your Associate Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to the planning discipline

Merchandise planning and urban planning roles have different resume priorities. Retail-side associate planner postings want inventory metrics and open-to-buy experience. Government and consulting postings want GIS tools, zoning work, and community outreach. Match your bullets to the discipline, not just the title.

Show your forecasting or analytical tools

Most associate planner postings screen for specific tools like Excel, SAP, Oracle Retail, or ArcGIS before a recruiter reads further. Name the platforms you have used in your skills section and within the job descriptions where you applied them, not just in a list at the bottom.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by industry to narrow your search

The associate planner title covers very different functions depending on the sector. Searching by industry alongside the job title cuts out noise fast and surfaces openings where your background in retail allocation, supply chain, or municipal planning is actually relevant.

Prepare a data-backed portfolio or work sample

Hiring managers in this role often ask candidates to walk through a planning scenario or past analysis during the interview. Bring a one-page summary of a forecast you built, an assortment plan you managed, or a site analysis you contributed to, with outcomes attached.

Negotiate start date and onboarding access early

Planning roles often have system access dependencies, especially in retail or supply chain. If you're offered the role, clarify when system credentials and historical data access will be ready so your ramp time isn't delayed by IT queues after your first week.

Associate Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate planners?

Lockheed Martin, Edelman Financial Engines, and Boeing are hiring the most associate planners right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail, consumer goods, and municipal planning agencies tend to post the highest volume of associate planner roles throughout the year.

How many associate planner jobs are remote?

About 62% of associate planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in demand planning and merchandise planning roles that rely on data systems rather than on-site inventory or fieldwork. Urban and land use planning positions are more likely to require in-person presence for site visits and public meetings.

How do you become an associate planner?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as supply chain, business, urban planning, or geography. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level analyst roles where you work with forecasting tools, inventory data, or spatial analysis. Develop proficiency in Excel and at least one enterprise planning or GIS platform. Apply to associate planner postings that match your discipline, emphasizing any quantitative projects or cross-functional work you have contributed to.

Can you get hired as an associate planner with little experience?

Yes, many associate planner roles are designed as entry points for candidates coming from internships, relevant coursework, or adjacent analyst positions. Employers often prioritize strong Excel skills, familiarity with planning concepts, and the ability to interpret data over years of direct experience. Highlighting academic projects, internship outcomes, or transferable work from roles in retail, logistics, or analytics makes a real difference in your application.

What does the associate planner interview process look like?

Most associate planner interviews include a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and a team lead. You can expect questions about how you handle data discrepancies, prioritize competing planning tasks, and collaborate with other functions. Some employers add a take-home exercise or in-interview scenario where you work through a simple forecast, assortment problem, or site review to demonstrate practical skills.

Where can I find and apply to associate planner jobs?

You can find and apply to associate planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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