Merchandise Planning Manager

24 Seven Talent; San Clemente (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Notable apparel company is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager on a temporary leave of absence to guide its merchandise strategy and support profitable growth. The role leads the planning team, oversees stock levels, and develops budgets and forecasts for seasonal and long-term decisions.

Responsibilities include reviewing sales, margins, promotions, and markdowns, identifying risks and opportunities for stores and e-commerce, and partnering with product, production, allocation, and finance

Qualifikationen

• At least eight years of experience in retail planning, inventory or financial analysis.
• At least three years of experience leading people.
• Strong forecasting and quantitative analysis background.
• Familiarity with planning and analytical tools.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to balance priorities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee purchasing capacity and stock levels across product categories.
• Develop budgets and forecasts to support seasonal and long-term decisions.
• Lead the planning team and guide its day-to-day work.
• Review sales and margin performance, promotions and markdowns.
• Identify risks and opportunities across stores and e-commerce.
• Partner with product, production, allocation and finance teams.
• Share insights and recommendations with stakeholders across the business.

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Quantitative analysis

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Tools

Planning tools

Jobbeschreibung

Notable apparel company is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to guide its merchandise strategy and support profitable growth. This is a temporary role covering a LOA.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchasing capacity and stock levels across product categories.
• Develop budgets and forecasts to support seasonal and long-term decisions.
• Lead the planning team and guide its day-to-day work.
• Review sales and margin performance, promotions and markdowns.
• Identify risks and opportunities across stores and e-commerce.
• Partner with product, production, allocation and finance teams.
• Share insights and recommendations with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications:

• At least eight years of experience in retail planning, inventory or financial analysis.
• At least three years of experience leading people.
• A strong background in forecasting and quantitative analysis.
• Familiarity with planning and analytical tools.
• The ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to balance competing priorities.