Senior Merchandise Planning Opportunity
This Senior Merchandise Planner role is a strategic position that drives top-line performance and planning excellence in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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About the Role
You will own the strategic planning that fuels business growth, focusing on high-impact activities that drive revenue and profitability. Your days will be spent analyzing performance data to uncover opportunities, forecasting demand to ensure optimal sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align buying strategies with customer demand.
The successful candidate will contribute to business planning and top-line performance management, giving exposure to strategic decision-making. You will develop and refine weekly sales, stock, and intake planning tools, ensuring inventory investments maximize both sales potential and margin performance.
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Key Responsibilities
* Strategic inventory planning and allocation to maximize sales while protecting margins
* Advanced forecasting and demand planning using historical data and market insights
* Cross-functional collaboration with buying, marketing, and operations teams
* Financial planning partnership with the CFO on budgeting and performance management
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Requirements
You are an experienced merchandise planner who thrives in fast-paced environments where adaptability and strategic thinking are essential. You bring strong analytical skills combined with commercial acumen, understanding that behind every number is a customer decision that impacts our mission.
* 3-5 years of merchandise planning experience, preferably in fashion retail or ecommerce
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems and forecasting tools
* Strong analytical abilities with experience in KPI analysis and performance reporting
* Proven collaboration skills working across buying, marketing, and operations functions
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We're Looking for Someone Who
Has a proactive, solution-focused approach with the confidence to present insights to senior leadership. Aligns with our values: collaborative spirit, customer obsession, financial accountability, and optimistic outlook.
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