Merchandising Planner: Data-Driven Stock & Growth

Watchfinder; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision programs

Health savings and flexible spending (

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Watchfinder is seeking an Assistant Planner in the United States, New York. The role focuses on managing current stock and forecasting future needs, combining strong analytics with organised execution to maximize sell-through and conversion across channels.

You will partner with Purchasing, Pricing, and Finance to drive stock performance, create actionable insights, and support strategic campaigns for the US market.

Qualifications

• Track record of merchandising impact in multi-brand retail.
• Organised with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Plan, prioritise and understand action significance.
• Independent with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ninja-level Excel skills and data insight ability.
• Present information clearly to commercial leaders.
• Team player with cross-functional experience.
• Self-motivated with confident decision-making.
• Comfort presenting to colleagues at all levels.
• Strong KPI understanding for online retail success.
• Experience interpreting reports and data.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing Manager with sourcing and placement strategy, focusing on margin and stock management.
• Monitor real-time purchasing plan execution and liaise with US Purchasing Managers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Finance to analyse stock holding and processes.
• Prepare local reporting and monitor progress vs. plan to identify bottlenecks.
• Manage weekly store replenishment (min 75 units) and ad-hoc requests.
• Conduct weekly store visits for visual merchandising and displays.
• Analyse walk-ins, appointments, and balance new vs existing customers.
• Perform online and store performance analysis and campaigns in the US.
• Use data to optimise sales volume and profitability; adjust velocity with pricing teams.
• Report trends and product performance weekly to gain local insights.

Skills

Merchandising

Planning

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Data interpretation

Multi-region exposure

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Watchfinder is seeking an Assistant Planner in the United States, New York. The role focuses on managing current stock and forecasting future needs, combining strong analytics with organised execution to maximize sell-through and conversion across channels.

You will partner with Purchasing, Pricing, and Finance to drive stock performance, create actionable insights, and support strategic campaigns for the US market.