Associate Merchandise Planner - Women's Apparel

Meison•Grapevine, TX

2d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Meison is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to join our team. This role will oversee merchandise planning, inventory management, and production flow across both wholesale (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. The ideal candidate will not only build financial and merchandise plans but also partner with vendors and factories to ensure smooth production and on-time deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or other closely related field.
1-3 years of planning, merchandising, or supply chain experience in apparel or retail.
Strong analytical and Excel/BI skills (NetSuite/NSAW experience a plus).
Proven ability to manage inventory flow and build financial plans.
Experience communicating with overseas vendors and navigating production timelines.
Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple brands, seasons, and channels.
Team player with excellent communication skills and comfortable influencing cross-functional partners

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
NetSuite/NSAW experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop seasonal sales, margin, promo and inventory plans across brands, categories, and channels (B2B & DTC).
Build and maintain Open-to-Buy (OTB) framework; track receipts, sales trends, and risks.
Partner with buying/merchandising teams to shape assortments that balance financial goals with brand strategy.
Monitor sell-through performance; recommend reorders, markdowns, and promo strategies.
Forecast and monitor inventory flow into distribution centers and wholesale doors.
Deliver weekly/monthly recaps on sales, margin, and inventory; highlight risks/opportunities.
Coordinate with logistics to align inbound schedules with sales and promotional plans
Translate merchandise plans into production forecasts, aligning buy quantities with vendor capacity.
Partner with operations to track production status, ship windows, and delivery flow.
Communicate adjustments (upsize, cutbacks, color/style drops) based on sales trends and inventory needs.
Ensure vendors meet compliance, packaging, and quality requirements.
Work closely with Merchandising, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams to align product availability with brand strategy.
Partner with Marketing on promo calendars to ensure product readiness for campaigns.
Provide insights to leadership on seasonal hindsight and forward-looking opportunities.