Merchandise Planner

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join a fast‑growing contemporary womenswear brand. You will own end‑to‑end merchandise planning, inventory forecasting and channel allocation across multiple sales channels, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maximizing sales and minimizing inventory risk.

Key responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandise and inventory plans across DTC, marketplace and retail channels.
• Forecast demand for new product launches using marketing calendars, comparable products and business trends.
• Allocate inventory across brand website, TikTok Shop and marketplace partners such as Nordstrom, Macy’s and Urban Outfitters.
• Analyze return rates by channel and style and incorporate returns into inventory planning.
• Manage purchase order planning, production timelines with overseas factories and freight decisions.
• Build size curves, buy quantities and monitor inventory health, recommending markdowns, transfers or replenishment.
• Partner with Marketing, Design, Sourcing and Operations to align inventory with campaigns and seasonal plans.
• Create reports and dashboards to track sell‑through, forecasting accuracy and overall inventory performance.

Required profile

• 5+ years of merchandise, inventory or demand planning experience in fashion, apparel or retail.
• Direct experience supporting DTC brands and forecasting seasonal products with limited historical data.
• Strong understanding of overseas manufacturing lead times, MOQs and freight options.
• Experience planning across multiple ecommerce channels.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Power BI or comparable business‑intelligence tools
• Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
• Inventory planning software