Senior Merchandise Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and drive sales and demand forecasts for a designated category or channel.

• Assess historical sales, trends, seasonality, and market dynamics to develop and enhance demand plans.

• Convert forecasts into inventory suggestions that maximize service levels and turnover objectives.

• Oversee inventory health within assigned channels and pinpoint risks of stockouts and excess inventory.

• Lead the allocation of inventory across various regions and channels, escalating issues as necessary.

• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams on production, replenishment, and lead-time monitoring.

• Manage the monthly Open-to-Buy process, which includes data preparation, tracking, and reporting.

• Assist merchandising and finance teams with OTB updates and variance tracking.

• Identify risks and opportunities and convert insights into actionable recommendations.

• Utilize planning tools and reporting workflows to ensure accurate and current plans.

• Recognize opportunities for process or reporting enhancements.

• Aid in the evaluation of emerging AI-driven planning tools.

• Oversee planning execution for assigned channels, including DTC, Amazon US/CA/MX, or wholesale.

• Work in partnership with marketplace and wholesale teams to integrate partner promotions into forecasts.

• Contribute to assortment planning.

• Assist with sample coordination and related merchandising activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, or a similar analytical position.

• Ideally experienced in DTC e-commerce, retail, fashion, accessories, lifestyle, jewelry, or consumer brands.

• Prior experience in a startup environment is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in multi-channel settings (DTC, Amazon/marketplaces, and/or wholesale).

• Extensive knowledge of forecasting methodologies, inventory tracking, and markdown processes/promotional planning.

• Capability to manage detailed, recurring analytical tasks independently in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to work with a significant level of autonomy and sound judgment.

• Experience in collaborating with and influencing senior stakeholders is a plus.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Familiarity with Looker or similar BI tools is advantageous.

• Willingness to work during Eastern Time hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.