Beauty Merchandise Planning Pro

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a seasoned Merchandise Planning professional in San Francisco to own Open to Buy projections, coordinate brand launches, and drive financial strategy across Merchants, Vendors, and Demand Planning.

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, strong MS Excel skills, and a proven track record in inventory management and analytics to optimize in-stock levels and DOH targets.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Merchandise Planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business.
• Own monthly Open to Buy projections and align with Demand Planning forecasts.
• Develop brand launch strategies with SKU-level inventory planning.
• Advanced analytics to forecast promotions and analyze initiatives.
• Excel proficiency to translate data into financial decisions.
• Inventory management balancing in-stock and DOH targets.
• Vendor relationship management and performance review.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly OTB projections and reconcile with Demand Planning forecasts.
• Collaborate with Merchants, Inventory Directors, and Vendors to align forecasts and strategies.
• Support cross-functional alignment on forecasts and strategic initiatives.
• Guide and prioritize workload for Merchandise Planning Assistants as needed.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced retail environment with deadlines and high attention to detail.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

OTB Mastery

Brand Launch Strategy

Advanced Analytics

MS Excel

Inventory Management

DOH (Days on Hand)

Vendor Relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Aquent is seeking a seasoned Merchandise Planning professional in San Francisco to own Open to Buy projections, coordinate brand launches, and drive financial strategy across Merchants, Vendors, and Demand Planning.

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, strong MS Excel skills, and a proven track record in inventory management and analytics to optimize in-stock levels and DOH targets.