Merchandise Planner

Merchandise Planner

Hill House Home is seeking a strategic and results-driven Merchandise Planner to join our New York team to support and expand the planning function across our growing direct-to-consumer business, including eCommerce and retail stores. Reporting to the Director of Merchandise Planning, the Merchandise Planner will own financial forecasting and in-season strategies, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to maximize revenue and margin, while guiding allocation and inventory decisions to support overall business objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Own the development and execution of pre-season and in-season financial plans by SKU, category, and collection, leveraging historical data, sales trends, and growth targets to maximize revenue and margin.
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting, delivering clear, actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze business performance across sales, inventory, and margin; proactively identify risks and opportunities and present recommendations.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Design, Production, E-commerce, and Store Operations to align financial plans with product and channel strategies.
• Own store allocation strategies and in-season replenishment, ensuring optimal inventory flow and productivity across a growing retail fleet.
• Monitor inventory health (sell-through, weeks of supply, stock coverage) and recommend pricing and markdown strategies to drive efficiency.
• Support product lifecycle management, including new launches, line reviews, and assortment optimization.
• Maintain and champion data integrity and SKU-level accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, tools, and reporting.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs and leadership requests.

Who You Are:

• 46+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning or Allocation, preferably within an omni-channel or DTC retail environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and build dynamic, insightful reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations and business actions.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a track record of improving processes and driving results.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Naturally curious, with a strong interest in retail, consumer products, and the DTC landscape.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $90k-110k