Strategic Merchandise Planning Manager

Skechers USA Ltd.; Manhattan Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Manager of Merchandise Planning in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will lead the planning team and own the OTB process, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and seasonal strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive experience in merchandise planning, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to optimize inventory, margins, and turns. This on-site position offers growth within a dynamic footwear and apparel brand.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of merchandise planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-season planning cycle, including sales, stock, AUR and margin plans.
• Oversee OTBs at brand level and communicate plans to the merchandising team.
• Review monthly sales and re-forecast quarterly; guide action plans to optimize inventory.

Skills

Analytical thinking

People leadership

Retail math

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Manager of Merchandise Planning in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will lead the planning team and own the OTB process, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and seasonal strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive experience in merchandise planning, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to optimize inventory, margins, and turns. This on-site position offers growth within a dynamic footwear and apparel brand.