Strategic Retail Merchandise Planner

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is hiring a Merchandise Planner in Southern California to develop top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans, manage Open-to-Buy and monitor receipts and sales performance to optimize inventory.

Responsibilities include creating seasonal plans, forecasting, and leading OTB meetings with cross-functional partners to drive revenue and ensure plans are met. Strong analytical and Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment—preferably footwear.
• Proficient in Excel (includes v-lookups and pivot tables).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans at brand level on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases.
• Communicate OTB plans to merchandising team and assess inventory risks.
• Reforecast sales monthly and adjust inventory to reconcile the OTB.
• Develop seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre-season.
• Analyze trends, forecast sales, and review inventory to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with merchandisers to manage lifecycle and transitions of major product platforms.
• Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is hiring a Merchandise Planner in Southern California to develop top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans, manage Open-to-Buy and monitor receipts and sales performance to optimize inventory.

Responsibilities include creating seasonal plans, forecasting, and leading OTB meetings with cross-functional partners to drive revenue and ensure plans are met. Strong analytical and Excel skills required.