Merchandise Planner

Crocs, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive strategic demand planning and optimize DTC inventory. You will balance sales, in-stock levels, and assortment through data-driven insights, collaborating with regional teams to align on buy quantities and speed to market.

The role requires 2+ years in data analysis and planning, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and experience with forecasting tools. A hybrid in-office/remote setup is available, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2+ years in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning, retail preferred.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience with inventory management and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and SKU productivity across DTC channels.
• Monitor market trends and sell-through data to identify demand opportunities.
• Produce clear reporting highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Own the Demand Plan for Personalization aligned with commercial and seasonal needs.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of the OTB tool.
• Present data-driven scenarios including forecasts, inventory turn, and promotional impacts.
• Recommend seasonal and in-season stocking strategies for core, carryover, and new product launches.
• Partner with Regional Merchants on assortment, buy quantities, and inventory strategy.
• Drive monthly planning deliverables, including buy recommendations and speed.
• Participate in key business reviews to guide decisions.
• Identify workflow/system inefficiencies and propose enhancements.
• Support planning tool evolutions and system transitions.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics/math

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting tools

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving strategic demand planning that supports profitable growth across DTC channels. This role is pivotal in maximizing sales, maintaining healthy in-stock levels, improving speed to market, and optimizing the product assortment through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate blends analytical expertise with strong cross-functional partnership, enabling efficient buying execution, accurate OTB management, and timely inventory decisions that align with market trends and consumer demand.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and SKU productivity across DTC channels.
• Monitor market trends and sell-through data to identify demand opportunities.
• Produce clear reporting highlighting risks, opportunities, and assortment/inventory recommendations.
• Own the Demand Plan for Personalization, ensuring alignment with commercial and seasonal needs.
• Manage and maintain accuracy of the OTB tool.
• Present data-driven scenarios incorporating forecasts, inventory turn, and promotional impacts.
• Recommend seasonal and in-season stocking strategies for core, carryover, and new product launches.
• Partner with Regional Merchants to align on assortment, buy quantities, and inventory strategy.
• Drive monthly planning deliverables, including buy recommendations and speed.
• Participate in key business reviews, offering insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify workflow or system inefficiencies and propose enhancements.
• Support planning tool evolutions, system transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics or a related field preferred.
• At least 2+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Experience with inventory management systems and forecasting tools.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Title: Merchandise Planner

Salary or Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Job Category: Corporate