Planning & Buying Manager

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor is seeking a mid-to-senior Merchandise Planning/Buying Manager for our E-Commerce team in NYC. This role will own OTB, inventory forecasting, assortment strategy, and in-stock ecommerce buying, collaborating with Design, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations to optimize growth.

The ideal candidate has e-commerce planning or buying experience in fashion or DTC, strong analytics skills, and demonstrated ability to lead 1–2 direct reports. Hybrid work arrangement in NYC is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce planning, buying, or assortment planning.
• Background in fashion, bridal, wedding, luxury retail, or DTC.
• Strong understanding of OTB, inventory forecasting, and data analysis.
• Experience managing 1–2 direct reports.
• ERP experience; Redhorse is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory forecasting, and assortment strategy for ecommerce.
• Lead in-stock ecommerce buying and coordinate with Design, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations.

Skills

OTB experience

Inventory forecasting

Assortment planning

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

People management

ERP experience

RedHorse ERP experience

Tools

ERP systems

RedHorse ERP

Job description

Merchandise Planning / Buying Manager – E-Commerce

Hybrid in NYC

We’re seeking a mid-to-senior level Merchandise Planning/Buying professional to join a growing bridal fashion/DTC business!

This role will own Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory forecasting, assortment strategy, and in-stock ecommerce buying, while partnering closely with Design, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations.

Ideal Background:

• E-commerce planning, buying, or assortment planning experience
• Fashion, apparel, bridal, wedding, luxury retail, or DTC experience
• Strong understanding of OTB, inventory forecasting, and data analysis
• Experience managing 1–2 direct reports
• ERP experience; Redhorse is a plus
• Strong cross-functional communication and planning skills

Bridal/event dressing experience is a plus, but not required!

If you're a strategic, data-driven planner who loves combining analytics with fashion and assortment strategy.

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