Strategic Merchandise Planner - Growth & Forecasting

Pivotal Talent Search Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Talent Search Inc. is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to develop and execute merchandising plans that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity across brands or product categories.

You will collaborate with Buying and Allocation teams, translate data insights into actionable inventory and financial plans, and lead process improvements while mentoring junior planners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of retail merchandise planning experience.
• Strong Excel and BI tool proficiency with Open-to-Buy and inventory metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-season sales, inventory, and margin plans that align with overall business objectives and category strategies.
• Build and maintain forecasts for sales, inventory, receipts, margin, and turnover based on historical performance and current business trends.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans to maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting sales growth and profitability.
• Reforecast business performance regularly and adjust inventory strategies to respond to changing demand and market conditions.
• Manage ladder plans and key item forecasts to ensure appropriate inventory levels throughout seasonal selling periods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Pivotal Talent Search Inc. is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to develop and execute merchandising plans that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity across brands or product categories.

You will collaborate with Buying and Allocation teams, translate data insights into actionable inventory and financial plans, and lead process improvements while mentoring junior planners.