Junior Merchandise Planner
Core
Support inventory strategy execution through sales analysis, demand forecasting, and stock management for a women's fashion brand.
Role type
Junior merchandise planner
Builds
Inventory levels and sales opportunities for eCommerce and retail operations
Domain
Retail / Fashion
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Sales analysis, demand forecasting, stock management, Open-to-Buy budgeting, data analysis, reporting, markdown strategy, KPI monitoring, data integrity
Preferred skills
Numerical analysis, problem-solving, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), time management, multi-priority management
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, planning systems, inventory management tools
Responsibilities
Analyse sales, inventory, and margin performance; Forecast core and repeat styles within OTB budgets; Manage stock levels to optimize availability and minimize excess; Prepare weekly and monthly reports; Assist in planning markdown and promotional strategies; Partner with Buying team on assortment; Monitor KPIs like sell-through and stock turn; Maintain data accuracy in planning systems.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level to early career