Senior Manager - Merchandise Planning
Core
Own the financial and strategic planning agenda across multiple divisions, setting direction for sales, margin, and inventory productivity at a business-unit level.
Role type
Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning
Builds
Enterprise-level financial strategy, long-range assortment investment, pricing architecture, and flow strategy
Domain
Retail Merchandising
Required skills
Strategic planning, Financial modeling, Excel proficiency, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Multi-category retail planning, Enterprise planning tools, Cross-functional initiative leadership, Retail KPIs
Responsibilities
Own strategic direction for sales, margin, and inventory plans; Synthesize business performance to surface drivers and risks; Present strategy and financial recommendations to senior leadership; Lead in-season analysis of sales, margin, and inventory trends; Set standards for forecasting and OTB management; Lead hindsight and investment review discussions