Merchandise Planner

Job Summary

Owning the open-to-buy planning process, the full-time remote Merchandise Planner will forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with the Merchandising team to optimize sales, margin, and inventory turn across product categories.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive merchandise plans aligned with company goals and market trends
• Manage Open-to-Buy meetings and conduct monthly reviews with senior leadership
• Analyze sales performance and present actionable recommendations to optimize inventory and profitability

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in assortment, demand, or merchandise planning, including 2+ years in a retail ecommerce environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated use of AI tools for analytical tasks
• Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for retail math and financial analysis
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams