Senior Merchandise Planner - Remote

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand in the intimate industry, seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to drive the merchandise planning process from pre-season strategy to in-season management. This role will focus on sales forecasting, inventory optimization, and margin planning to support the company’s rapid growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, using data-driven insights to drive key merchandising decisions.

In Short

• Develop pre-season and in-season merchandise planning strategies.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and in-season merchandise planning.
• Analyze product performance and make real-time adjustments.
• Conduct scenario planning and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide financial insights and reports to support business strategy.
• Leverage inventory planning software to track sales trends.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of merchandise planning experience in DTC eCommerce or retail.
• Proven expertise in Open-to-Buy (OTB) management.
• Advanced Excel skills for building and analyzing reports.
• Proficiency in inventory planning software (Singuli preferred).
• Ability to analyze large datasets for business decisions.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to own the merchandise planning function.
• Work in a mission-driven, high-growth company.
• Passion for eCommerce and data-driven merchandising.