Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional to drive product and assortment planning, optimize inventory performance, and deliver actionable insights that support business growth. This role will collaborate across multiple teams to ensure product strategies align with market trends and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain category-level and SKU-level plans, forecasts, and performance reports using historical data, bookings, and market trends.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Design, Finance) to align product strategies with business goals.
• Manage seasonal assortment planning, product lifecycle, and SKU optimization to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct market and consumer research to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Prepare product briefs for margin-appropriate programs and channel-specific initiatives.
• Maintain accurate product data, including pricing, forecasts, and launch timelines.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance on purchasing, forecasting, and go-to-market readiness.
• Lead preparation and delivery of merchandising presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Support consistent visual merchandising standards across all channels.
• Provide post-season analysis and actionable insights to inform future strategies.
• Monitor sell-through performance and recommend timely adjustments to optimize results.
• Deliver clear, data-driven reports and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with creativity and a passion for product strategy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to build the program from the ground up.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or related analytical roles.
• Solid understanding of retail math and key performance metrics (markup, margin, inventory productivity).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience in consumer goods or similar industry preferred.

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