Merchandise Planner: Open-To-Buy & Inventory Strategist

Skechers

Manhattan Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans, including pre-season and in-season Open-to-Buy management. You will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to optimize sales and inventory.

Responsibilities include creating OTB plans, communicating plans to the merchandising team, reforecasting monthly, and driving category-level strategies to meet targets. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

Proven ability to build and manage Open-to-Buy plans at brand level.
Experience in forecast, inventory management and seasonal planning.

Responsibilities

Create and manage brand-level Open-to-Buy plans with monthly/quarterly/annual targets.
Communicate OTB and inventory risks to merchandising team; participate in in-season forecast meetings.
Reforecast sales monthly and develop action plans to adjust inventory to meet plan.
Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class; ensure purchases align with plan.
Analyze trends to forecast sales and manage inventory, identifying risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with merchandisers to manage product lifecycle and exit/markdown strategies.
Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross-functional partners.