Merchandise Planning Manager

Job Summary

Become brand partner in providing analysis for buying and allocation to achieve targeted sales, margin, and inventory.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Prepare and analyze data to support buying and allocation decisions.
2. Monitor sales and margin performance by variant, benchmarked against current buying plans.
3. Track Never Out of Stock (NOS) articles to maintain optimum sales levels through regular rolling forecast updates.
4. Review buying plans to ensure sufficient brand variety and depth.
5. Calculate sales forecasts and merchandise financial plans.
6. Evaluate product performance and apply findings as reference for future buying cycles.
7. Monitor incoming stock and proactively flag risks related to late deliveries or potential overstock situations.
8. Coordinate with brand teams on product-related matters including selections, allocations, size analysis, and late incoming goods.