Merchandise Planner
Core
Analyze in-season business and develop future financial strategies to support financial goals, collaborating with merchandising, production, and inventory teams.
Role type
Senior Merchandise Planner
Builds
Pre-season and seasonal merchandise plans, weekly sales/markdown/receipt plans, and financial decks
Domain
Retail / Athletic Apparel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Statistical analysis, assortment architecture, financial planning, inventory management, trend analysis, Microsoft Excel, business influence, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in retail planning, supply chain, or production planning
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, planning and financial systems
Responsibilities
Partner with merchants on strategy, targets, and KPIs; drive pre-season planning connecting analysis with merchant vision; develop seasonal architecture aligned with brand strategies; create weekly sales and markdown plans; manage monthly receipts for optimal inventory turns; analyze business performance to maximize sales and profitability; support creation of financial decks for key meetings.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC