Merchandise Planner

Merchandise planners can apply their retail planning expertise to evaluate AI-generated content and improve how AI understands merchandising workflows, inventory decisions, and promotional strategy.

• Use hands-on merchandise planning, inventory optimization, and promotional strategy experience to create expert-level training data.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to retail merchandising practices.
• Provide detailed feedback informed by the tools and workflows used in daily professional practice.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in retail merchandising or merchandise planning, including roles such as Merchandise Planner, Senior Merchandise Planner, or an equivalent retail industry role.
• Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, in-season reforecasting, markdown optimization, hindsight analysis, and promotional campaign planning.
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously with AI research teams.
• No prior AI experience is required.

• Part-time, independent contractor engagement performed fully remotely.
• Flexible, asynchronous schedule with no minimum hour requirement.
• Contributors typically work approximately 5 to 20 hours per week while assigned to an active project.
• This ongoing, project-based work may be performed alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.
• Project placement depends on current needs; qualified applicants may be considered for future projects as they become available.

Up to $80/hr (depending on the project).

• F-1 students eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects. Consult your Designated School Official to confirm eligibility.
• If your school requires a CPT course, this work may not satisfy the school’s requirements.
• STEM OPT is not supported.

• Create an account and complete identity verification.
• Complete onboarding for relevant projects when matched.
• Begin contributing to assigned projects.