Wholesale Merchandise Planner — Data-Driven & Hybrid-Office

Fair Harbor; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Fair Harbor Clothing PBC is seeking a Wholesale Merchandise Planner to join our planning, merchandising, and sales team in New Jersey. The role focuses on developing seasonal buying strategies, managing open-to-buy and budgets, and optimizing inventory across channels to drive sell-through and profitability.

You will bridge buying, merchandising, and analytics to ensure products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in wholesale planning, merchandise planning, or a related retail planning role
• NetSuite experience along with wholesale order management platforms (e.g., NuOrder)
• Experience managing open-to-buy budgets and working within structured planning cycles
• Strong understanding of in-season inventory management, including sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory flow
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling); experience with planning or BI tools a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Planning, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Production teams
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal buying plans aligned with brand strategy and sales targets
• Manage open-to-buy budgets across categories to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory
• Partner with sales, design, and brand teams to curate an assortment reflecting customer profiles and market trends
• Identify and pursue opportunities for in-season buys, replenishments, and discount strategies
• Analyze sales performance, margin, and sell-through data to inform assortment decisions and future planning
• Collaborate with sales to develop compelling product presentations and line sheets for wholesale accounts
• Monitor competitive landscape and retail trends to ensure the assortment remains market-relevant
• Support the development of markdown and promotional strategies to clear slow-moving inventory
• Coordinate product availability timelines with sales to align on delivery windows and launch calendars
• Build and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting on sell-through, revenue, OTB, and account performance
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Develop forecasts and scenario plans to support buying decisions and financial target-setting
• Track KPIs against plan and communicate variances with clear action plans
• Leverage AI and analytics tools to create scalable reporting frameworks

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & forecasting

Open-to-buy budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field

Tools

NetSuite

NuOrder

Job description

Fair Harbor Clothing PBC is seeking a Wholesale Merchandise Planner to join our planning, merchandising, and sales team in New Jersey. The role focuses on developing seasonal buying strategies, managing open-to-buy and budgets, and optimizing inventory across channels to drive sell-through and profitability.

You will bridge buying, merchandising, and analytics to ensure products are available at the right time and in the right quantities.