Merchandise Planning Manager - 12m FTC
Core
Develop strategic merchandise plans, forecast sales and margins, optimize inventory investment, and guide in-season trading decisions to drive profitability and availability across product categories.
Role type
Senior IC merchandise planning manager
Builds
Sales, margin, and inventory plans for activewear/apparel product divisions
Domain
Retail / Apparel / Activewear
Required skills
Financial modeling, analytical skills, commercial acumen, problem-solving, stakeholder presentation, Microsoft Excel, planning systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Activewear/apparel retail experience, international market management, multi-category forecasting (via careerplan.io/jobs/4958803101-merchandise-planning-manager-12m-ftc-at-gymshark)
Responsibilities
Develop preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans; analyze historical performance to identify growth opportunities; evaluate product plans using financial and trend-based insights; present planning recommendations to stakeholders; support category growth strategies; provide regular trading updates; identify risks and opportunities; prepare and maintain forecasts; monitor product performance and inventory flow; oversee allocation strategies; build detailed sales plans for forecasting; support pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies