Merchandise Planner

The Beaufort Bonnet Company

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beaufort Bonnet Company's mission is to make people happy. Although we have grown significantly throughout the years, our company culture still exudes small business charm. We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment. This is an in-person position based out of our corporate office in Lexington, KY. The Merchandise Planner develops, executes, and communicates omni-channel merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the Direct-to-Consumer (E-commerce and Retail) and Wholesale businesses. This role partners cross-functionally to align merchandising, inventory, sales, and financial objectives for The Beaufort Bonnet Company, driving financial results that maximize sales performance and inventory productivity across all channels. Create, input, and maintain statistical forecast models using quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporating sales trends, promotional plans, new product launches, and business intelligence across DTC and Wholesale channels. Develop and communicate omni-channel demand forecasts at the category, SKU, and style levels. Consistently review and refine forecast models by evaluating results, researching and reconciling variances, and updating assumptions based on evolving business needs. Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to understand channel-specific demand drivers, reconcile variances, and integrate aligned assumptions into the demand plan. Produce in-depth analysis and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve demand planning accuracy. Communicate insights to cross-functional partners to support buy, inventory, and allocation strategies for existing products, new launches, carryovers, and product phase-outs across channels. Coordinate and manage cross-functional timelines and actions related to product launches, drops, transitions, and end-of-life strategies. Develop and maintain monthly, seasonal, and annual unit and dollar plans for sales, inventory, receipts, margin, and turn in support of the Purchasing team. Measure and analyze the effectiveness of promotional strategies, including markdowns and gift-with-purchase (GWP) initiatives, across omni-channel distribution.

Requirements

Strong analytical, quantitative, and forecasting skills
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative approach and proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Effective time management, adaptability, and comfort juggling changing priorities
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and negotiate
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field
Generally, 4+ years of experience in forecasting, inventory, and production planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Excellent math skills
Proficient with forecasting and statistical concepts

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-channel planning environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to identify business risks and drive actionable solutions

Responsibilities

Develop, executes, and communicates omni-channel merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the Direct-to-Consumer (E-commerce and Retail) and Wholesale businesses.
Partners cross-functionally to align merchandising, inventory, sales, and financial objectives for The Beaufort Bonnet Company, driving financial results that maximize sales performance and inventory productivity across all channels.
Create, input, and maintain statistical forecast models using quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporating sales trends, promotional plans, new product launches, and business intelligence across DTC and Wholesale channels.
Develop and communicate omni-channel demand forecasts at the category, SKU, and style levels.
Consistently review and refine forecast models by evaluating results, researching and reconciling variances, and updating assumptions based on evolving business needs.
Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to understand channel-specific demand drivers, reconcile variances, and integrate aligned assumptions into the demand plan.
Produce in-depth analysis and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve demand planning accuracy.
Communicate insights to cross-functional partners to support buy, inventory, and allocation strategies for existing products, new launches, carryovers, and product phase-outs across channels.
Coordinate and manage cross-functional timelines and actions related to product launches, drops, transitions, and end-of-life strategies.
Develop and maintain monthly, seasonal, and annual unit and dollar plans for sales, inventory, receipts, margin, and turn in support of the Purchasing team.
Measure and analyze the effectiveness of promotional strategies, including markdowns and gift-with-purchase (GWP) initiatives, across omni-channel distribution.