Merchandise Planner Buyer

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Role Summary:

The Buyer & Merchandise Planner plays a dual role, responsible for both the strategic planning of sales, gross margin, and inventory, and the tactical execution of buying and product development. This hybrid position supports the end-to-end merchandising process-from assortment planning and vendor collaboration to financial forecasting and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking with strong product instincts and is adept at balancing data-driven decisions with creative merchandising strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying & Product Development

• Develop assortment strategies aligned with brand vision and financial goals.
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to accurately forecast demand and inform strategic buying decisions.
• Attend vendor meetings and actively participate in product selection, sample reviews, and pricing negotiations.
• Cultivate strong vendor partnerships to support innovative product development and ensure adherence to delivery timelines
• Participate in competitive analysis to evaluate assortment opportunities and marketplace trends.
• Update and maintain assortment sheets, product tracking documents, and internal reporting tools.
• Generate weekly and monthly performance recaps and business reviews to evaluate category-specific headwinds and tailwinds across key KPIs.

• Build and maintain pre-season and in-season merchandise financial plans including sales, margin, sell-through rate and inventory forecasts.
• Execute allocation plans based on theatre profiles, sales trends, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and adjust allocations to respond to performance and demand shifts.
• Monitor in-season performance and recommend actions (reorders, markdowns and exit strategies).

• Oversee inventory levels, helping to optimize sell-through while minimizing excess stock.

• Collaborate with operations and marketing teams to plan in-theatre visual merchandising for product launches and promotional campaigns
• Coordinate with Marketing for sample needs, marketing submissions, and creative approvals.
• Work alongside the pricing team to align pricing decisions with margin goals and category strategy.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to ensure vendors consistently meet compliance standards and operational expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field required.

• 5+ years' experience in merchandising, planning, buying, or a hybrid planning/buying role preferred
• Experience in allocation, forecasting, and managing inventory, merchandise, and demand through specialized planning systems.

• Ability to interpret sales trends and consumer behavior

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to interpret and act on financial and consumer data.
• Working knowledge of retail metrics and merchandise planning principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and with external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools; retail systems knowledge preferred.
• Flexibility to travel domestically for vendor visits and trade shows as needed.
• Able to maintain a hybrid schedule with three in-office days weekly

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability to market trends and organizational shifts.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of category performance.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically in merchandising and planning contexts.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance
• Health Benefits
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Pay
• Free Movies