Merchandise Planner

About the Role Reporting to the Director of Planning, the Merchandise Planner will serve as a key partner to the E-commerce and Marketing teams, driving smart inventory decisions and delivering the data-driven insights that keep a fast-moving digital business ahead of the curve. Responsibilities Lead the monthly forecast and budget process for the DTC channel, aligning financial targets with digital merchandise strategies Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans to support sales and gross margin goals across e-commerce and retail locations Own open-to-buy (OTB) planning for DTC, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending strategies to optimize stock levels Oversee in-season inventory flow and replenishment, ensuring high-demand styles are in stock to maximize sales and improve turns Create weekly performance reports tracking e-commerce sales, conversion impacts on inventory, and performance by style, color, and classification Compile hindsight analyses and apply customer behavior insights to improve future plans, site assortments, and promotion strategies Monitor site-level performance and recommend pricing or promotional actions to address aging or excess inventory Partner with Digital Marketing and Merchandising to align on product launches, site features, and seasonal drops Build and maintain planning tools, dashboards, and ad hoc reports to support evolving digital business needs Qualifications 5+ years of experience in planning, merchandising, or inventory management with a specific focus on DTC, e-commerce, or vertical retail Required Skills Proven expertise in open-to-buy management, seasonal planning, and e-commerce forecasting Strong command of retail math and key KPIs (sell-through, stock-to-sales, margin, turns) Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP or planning platforms a strong plus Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Strong communicator comfortable presenting to internal stakeholders #J-18808-Ljbffr Mackie Myers