Global Merchandise Planner — Inventory & Forecasting

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales by studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance, and developing in-season forecasts.

You will maintain OTB, deliver monthly and seasonal plans, reforecast regularly, and partner with Allocations and Buyers to optimize stock levels and ensure plans are met.

This role requires strong retail math, Excel expertise, and the ability to communicate across teams to achieve financial targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years merchandise planning/buying in retail (footwear/fashion preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; experience with retail math and financial metrics

Responsibilities

• Manage the OTB sales and inventory at the category level and ensure targets are met monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Communicate OTB plan updates and receipt plans to merchandising team.
• Ensure receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule; participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
• Reforecast sales bi-monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager.
• Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.
• Review sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities in sales and inventory and provide action plans on a weekly basis.
• Partner with Allocations to agree optimal store stock levels for your brands
• Drive sales by analysing trends, forecasting, and providing quarterly and seasonal plans in advance of buying season.
• Partner with Buyers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory.
• Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans and models.
• On a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, report on the sales and inventory results vs expectations.
• Partner with Buying team to review pre distribution 30 days after orders are placed.
• Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required. Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery, ensuring pre-allocations meet store and cluster targets.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Retail analytics

Excel advanced

Forecasting

OTB management

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales by studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance, and developing in-season forecasts.

You will maintain OTB, deliver monthly and seasonal plans, reforecast regularly, and partner with Allocations and Buyers to optimize stock levels and ensure plans are met.

This role requires strong retail math, Excel expertise, and the ability to communicate across teams to achieve financial targets.