Merchandise Planner

Manière De Voir Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manière De Voir Ltd. is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team based in New York, USA. The role focuses on inventory management, forecasting, and strategic planning to optimize sell-through and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in managing stock, coordinating with Design and Production, and delivering data-driven insights to improve margin and performance in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of merchandising experience.
• Experience working with suppliers is essential.
• Strong understanding of brand vision and customer profile.
• Great understanding of fashion with a keen sense of taste.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Analytical mindset with proven data analysis experience.
• Decisive decision-making skills are essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manipulate data.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management including stock levels, replenishment, and checks with ownership of WSSI.
• Deliver KPI targets: sell-through, GMROI, stock turnover, sales per square foot, markdown strategy.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts identifying trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate between Design and Production to meet delivery schedules.
• Develop and implement product assortment plans aligned with demand and objectives.
• Execute price setting and perform margin analysis for profitability improvements.
• Raise purchase orders aligned with buying and delivery schedules.
• Identify trade opportunities and take appropriate action.

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Data analysis

Supplier management

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in inventory management, forecasting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory management including stock levels, replenishment and inventory checks with full understanding, maintenance, and management of own WSSI.
• Working strategically to deliver KPI’s including - sell-through rates, GMROI, stock turnover, sales per square foot, markdown and sales strategies.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts identifying key trends or opportunities for growth.
• Management of the critical path. Coordinating between the Design and Production teams ensuring effective communication and ensuring the key delivery schedule is met.
• Develop and implement comprehensive product assortment plans that align with company objectives and market demand.
• Execute price setting and perform detailed margin analysis to understand product profitability and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Identify and raise PO’s in-line with the buying and delivery schedule
• Identify trade opportunities and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ Merchandising experience
• Experience working with suppliers is essential
• Good understanding of Manière De Voir's brand vision and customer profile
• Great understanding of fashion with a keen sense of taste
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Strong analytical mindset and ability, with proven experience
• Decisive decision-making skills is essential
• Strong computer literacy skills - Advanced excel user with confidence to manipulate data
• Analytical skills - Comfortable working with and strategically analysing data
• Strong commercial awareness - Knowledge of wider marketplace and context of broader business