DTC Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

Peter Millar; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Millar, based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, seeks a DTC Merchandise Planner to forecast demand, plan inventory, and drive replenishment decisions for its e-commerce channel. This role partners across Digital, Merchandising, Design, and Operations to align plans with business goals in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, Excel mastery, and experience translating data into actionable recommendations within an omnichannel retail context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in merchandise planning or related analytical role.
• Experience analyzing sales, inventory, receipts, and product performance.
• Apparel, footwear, luxury, or omnichannel retail experience preferred.
• Experience with merchandising planning, demand forecasting, ERP, or BI systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal sales, margin, inventory, and merchandise plans within targets.
• Update forecasts and forecasts using performance data and business drivers.
• Maintain SKU-level forecasts and quantities for replenishment programs.
• Improve forecast accuracy by evaluating variance and using AI-generated forecasts.
• Track inbound receipts and POs; coordinate with Supply Planning and Production.
• Monitor sell-through, weeks of supply, in-stock rates, and lifecycle performance.
• Recommend transfers, markdowns, and end-of-season strategies to optimize sales.
• Prepare regular business reports and planning materials for leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Analytics/Data Science or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence

Job description

Peter Millar, based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, seeks a DTC Merchandise Planner to forecast demand, plan inventory, and drive replenishment decisions for its e-commerce channel. This role partners across Digital, Merchandising, Design, and Operations to align plans with business goals in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, Excel mastery, and experience translating data into actionable recommendations within an omnichannel retail context.