Merchandise Planner

Title: Merchandise Planner Position Summary The Merchandise Planner is a key member of the planning, merchandising and sales organization, responsible for developing and executing seasonal buying strategies, managing open-to-buy and pre-season budgets, and identifying opportunities for optimizing inventory across channels. This role bridges buying, merchandising, and analytics — ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to drive sell-through and pro?tability. Responsibilities Buying & Assortment Planning Develop and execute seasonal buying plans built from bottoms-up rollups, aligned with brand strategy and sales targets Manage open-to-buy (OTB) budgets across categories to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory Partner with sales, design, and brand teams to curate an assortment that re?ect customer pro?les and market trends Identify and pursue opportunities for in-season buys, replenishments, and discount strategies Merchandising Analyze sales performance, margin, and sell-through data to inform assortment decisions and future planning Collaborate with cross functional partners to develop compelling product presentations and line sheets Monitor competitive landscape and retail trends to ensure the assortment remains market-relevant Support the development of markdown and promotional strategies to clear slow-moving inventory Coordinate product availability timelines with sales to align on delivery windows and launch calendars Inventory Management Develop and manage replenishment strategies for core and continuity programs Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely order ful?llment Manage transfer order creation and inventory receipt reconciliation in NetSuite, serving as the internal point of accountability for system accuracy across the supply chain Reporting & Analytics Build and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting on sell-through, revenue, OTB, and account performance Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners Develop forecasts and scenario plans to support buying decisions and ?nancial target-setting Track KPIs against plan and communicate variances with clear action plans Leverage AI and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Claude) to create scalable reporting frameworks Quali?cations Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related ?eld 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying or a related retail planning role NetSuite experience Experience managing open-to-buy budgets and working within structured planning cycles Strong understanding of in-season inventory management, including sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory ?ow Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling); experience with planning or BI tools a plus Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Planning, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Production teams Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership Salary $90,000-$100,000 + Discretionary bonus

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