Senior Merchandise Planner

ThirdLove; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Paid parental leave

Flex time off

Discounted and free products

Job summary

A leading lingerie brand in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner. You will drive demand forecasting and manage inventory plans across product categories. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in merchandise planning or demand planning for apparel, strong data analysis skills, and a collaborative nature. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and flexible time off to foster a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in merchandise or demand planning for apparel/consumer goods.
• Expertise in omnichannel demand forecasting and OTB planning.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Forecast monthly sales/inventory incorporating bottoms-up trends.
• Analyze size-level selling to optimize allocation.
• Formulate strategic buy recommendations to meet sales forecasts.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel (Intermediate & Advanced)

Organizational skills

Tools

GSuite

Netsuite ERP

Job description

Thirdlove disrupted the lingerie industry by empowering women to find their perfect fit online with our innovative Fitting Room® quiz and is one of the original brands to operate 100% direct-to-consumer. All design and R&D is done in-house, and our extensive and complex supply chain is fully managed by our team. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are and how we serve our customers and build our teams.

Traditionally, women were given a choice between two options when it came to their bras and underwear: Be sexy, or be comfortable. Our Cofounders: Heidi Zak and Ra’el Cohen, thought that was outdated too — so, in 2013, they created Thirdlove — a third, better option, which doesn’t force us to choose between being sexy or comfortable.

What Our Team Embodies

Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and data-driven, and we were most recently recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the 5th year in a row. This recognition is given to a very small percentage of companies who apply for it and is determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation demonstrates to us that our team at Thirdlove is inspired by our mission, engaged in their everyday work, and enjoy partnering with our teammates and customers. If you want to impact millions of people, find your fit, and propel your career forward, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

The Senior Merchandise Planner drives demand forecasting and aligns tops-down/bottoms-up inventory plans for assigned ThirdLove product categories. They identify risks and opportunities, manage data and size curve integrity, and oversee SKUs and purchase orders. This role determines optimal investment levels across styles, sizes, and channels to hit sales and margin targets in an omnichannel environment. Responsibilities include aligning cross-functional plans and product-level forecasting/receipt plans.

This role requires strong cross-functional partnership, high proficiency in data analysis, and the ability to clearly and succinctly present detailed sales and inventory insights. Key to success is using strategy, insights, and intuition to speak to data and influence diverse audiences. The ideal candidate has strong analysis skills, experience with forecasting systems and OTB processes, and channel experience in a growing and dynamic retail landscape.

The Senior Merchandise Planner must be an excellent, proactive communicator, enthusiastic to learn, and detail/accuracy-oriented. They must ask questions, share knowledge, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

What You Will Own And How You Will Make A Difference

• Category & Product Planning: Forecast monthly sales/inventory incorporating bottoms-up trends and market insights. Execute action plans to align demand with inventory targets.
• Size Planning & Optimization: Analyze size-level selling across channels to optimize allocation, reduce stock issues, and update size curves based on historical and channel-specific data.
• Inventory Investments & Management: Formulate strategic initial and reorder buy recommendations to meet sales forecasts. Maximize inventory productivity and manage the entire inventory lifecycle for profitability.
• Business Insights & Performance Management: Analyze omnichannel selling to drive clear, executable action plans. Refine forecasting based on insights.
• Channel Expansion & Omnichannel Strategy: Establish annual/seasonal sales and inventory targets for existing and expanding channels.
• Tools & AI: Develop, optimize, and implement best-in-class processes and tools for omnichannel sales analysis, receipt planning, and dynamic inventory allocation to ensure a profitable customer experience.

Who You Are

• 5-7 years in merchandise or demand planning for apparel/consumer goods; preferably intimates/numeric sizing.
• Expertise in omnichannel demand forecasting and OTB planning (e-commerce, retail, wholesale).
• Strong knowledge of demand planning tools.
• Highly-collaborative with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at analyzing large datasets, identifying patterns, and making business-driving recommendations.
• Clear, concise communicator across all management levels.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Expert in Intermediate & Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in GSuite & Netsuite ERP preferred.
• Experience implementing new planning/forecasting tools is a plus.
• Sense of urgency; able to manage ambiguity and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

ThirdLove Offers You

• Competitive salary + equity
• Paid parental leave
• Flex time off
• Discounted and free products

Diversity

ThirdLove is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ThirdLove is an E-Verify employer and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information please visit E-Verify .

Compensation

90-130K annual base compensation range