Job Description

Senior Merchandise Planner

As our team continues to grow, we're looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner to help drive strategic inventory management, optimize product availability, and support business growth through informed planning and analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and adjust monthly sales and inventory plans for assigned product categories in alignment with financial targets.
• Manage open-to-buy (OTB) to ensure optimal inventory levels that balance customer demand with budget goals and minimize risk.
• Lead quarterly planning and buy review processes, presenting recommendations and insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee purchase order (PO) creation and management at the style/color/size level and coordinate with sourcing or production teams to ensure timely execution.
• Provide accurate inventory and sales forecasts to support production timelines and capacity planning.
• Compile weekly and quarterly reporting to track performance, identify trends, and communicate key takeaways and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine assortments, plan product buys, and support go-to-market strategies.
• Develop revenue and unit forecasts for new product launches using both top-down and bottom-up planning methods.
• Support promotional efforts by identifying featured products and creating SKU-level plans to drive sell-through.
• Partner with merchandising, e-commerce, and operations teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and effective inventory flow.
• Monitor slow-moving or excess inventory and recommend markdown or exit strategies as needed.
• Work with logistics and fulfillment teams to optimize warehouse space and inventory handling.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or inventory management, preferably within retail or consumer goods
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a solid grasp of retail math and forecasting
• Proficiency in Excel or similar data tools; familiarity with ERP or planning software is a plus
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to identify and act on business opportunities and risks
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

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