Merchandise Planner

Retrofête • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • $85,000 - $100,000 / year • 1d ago

We’re seeking a strategic and analytical Merchandise Planner to join our team and lead inventory planning across our DTC and wholesale channels. This role is critical to ensuring the right product is available in the right place at the right time. The ideal candidate is data-driven, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

As a core partner to the Merchandising, Buying, Finance, and Sales teams, you’ll own the development and execution of seasonal merchandise plans (tops-down and bottoms-up), inventory strategies, and in-season forecasts. You’ll translate high-level brand and category strategies into actionable plans that drive revenue, margin, and growth.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end merchandise planning across DTC and wholesale, including pre-season planning, in-season forecasting, and post-season analysis.
Develop and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans; recommend shifts in purchasing or flow strategies based on performance and trends.
Build and reconcile top-down and bottom-up financial plans including sales, margin, inventory, and markdown projections.
Allocate inventory strategically across sales channels (e.g., e-commerce, retail, pop-ups, wholesale/off-price) to maximize sell-through and margin.
Partner with Buying and Merchandising to align financial goals with product and category strategies.
Monitor inventory KPIs such as revenue, profitability, turn, and sell-through; identify risks and opportunities to improve performance.
Provide and present clear, data-driven insights, and recommendations to cross-functional teams to inform purchasing decisions and support sales and margin goals.
Support seasonal buys and reorder strategies; optimize inventory flow based on channel needs and production timelines.
Contribute to post-season hindsight reporting to guide future assortment planning and investment strategies.

Qualifications

4-6 years of planning experience, ideally in women’s contemporary or luxury fashion.
Analytical mindset with a strong command of retail math, planning concepts, and forecasting methodologies.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, JOOR) preferred.
Experience at DTC brands or omnichannel environments is highly preferred.
Proven track record in developing actionable strategies based on data and performance insights.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a high-growth setting.
Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.