Merchandise Planner

24 Seven Talent; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly analytical Inventory Planner to optimize inventory strategies and drive financial results. This role involves collaborating with various departments to analyze sales trends, forecast demand, and manage inventory investments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of inventory management in multi-channel environments. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact sales and margin growth, and enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of inventory management or merchandise planning experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in multi-channel environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory strategies that drive financial results.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory data to identify risks.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Retail Math

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Inventory Planner

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Inventory Planner to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing current business performance while identifying opportunities to drive future sales and margin growth. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of inventory planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support financial and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory strategies that drive financial results across assigned departments.
• Create, present, and manage pre-season and in-season inventory plans, including open-to-buy and receipt flow.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory data to identify risks and opportunities at department, subclass, collection, and SKU levels.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to align product strategies and financial goals.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory investments to optimize in-stock positions and reduce liability.
• Lead monthly OTB meetings and present actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with vendors to manage the on-order pipeline and negotiate flow timelines.
• Focus on high-volume SKUs to maximize availability, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; contribute to onboarding processes for new hires.
• Take ownership of projects supporting broader company initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of inventory management or merchandise planning experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in multi-channel environments (e-commerce and retail) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Deep understanding of retail math and planning methodologies.
• Proficient in Excel; ability to quickly learn internal planning systems.
• Strong organizational, time management, and cross-functional communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Finance

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings

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