Merchandise Planner
Core
Support inventory strategy execution through sales analysis, demand forecasting, and stock management to optimize levels and maximize sales opportunities.
Role type
Merchandise Planner
Builds
Inventory plans and stock levels for women's fashion retail and eCommerce
Domain
Retail / Fashion
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Sales analysis, demand forecasting, inventory management, Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgeting, data analysis, reporting, markdown strategy, KPI monitoring, data integrity
Preferred skills
Numerical analysis, problem-solving, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), multitasking, collaboration
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 maximize 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 across systems.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC