Merchandise Planning Analyst – Women's Fashion Apparel

Edgemine Inc•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Planning Analyst at Edgemine will be responsible for optimizing the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process and driving demand forecasting through deep analysis of historical sales data. This role will ensure the right styles and categories are produced each season, meeting financial goals and ensuring efficient inventory management. The Merchandise Planner will play a key role in determining which designs and product categories to produce, aligning production with market trends and customer demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management, preferably in fashion.
Strong proficiency in Open-to-Buy planning and forecasting software (e.g., NetSuite)
Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on historical sales data to drive production decisions.
Strong understanding of inventory management and product lifecycle in fast fashion.
Familiarity with trend forecasting tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in women’s apparel or fast fashion, specifically in a wholesale, e-commerce or drop-ship environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage the OTB plans across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with the company’s sales, margin, and inventory objectives.
Continuously monitor OTB to ensure product availability while avoiding overstock.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to accurately forecast demand for future seasons.
Provide guidance on which styles, categories, and colorways to produce based on past performance and projected trends.
Influence the product assortment, leveraging historical data to predict customer preferences and market demands.
Ensure that inventory levels are optimized to meet demand across all sales channels, including e-commerce, wholesale, and trade shows.
Track the performance of each category, from launch to sell-through, to provide actionable insights on when to reorder bestsellers or adjust the forecast for slow movers.
Develop strategies for markdowns or promotions to clear excess inventory when necessary.
Build detailed analysis models to identify which designs, styles, and categories are likely to perform best based on previous sales history.
Provide recommendations on SKUs that should be prioritized for production, as well as those that should be minimized.
Conduct detailed weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance reviews of designs and categories, adjusting forecasts and plans as needed to meet sales and margin targets.
Proactively manage risks by adjusting OTB and forecasting models to mitigate potential stockouts or overproduction, ensuring Edgemine’s competitive edge in the fast-fashion market.

Benefits

PPO health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%
Daily lunch meals provided.
Paid Vacation, Annual accrual up to 56hrs.
6 days paid Holidays.
6 days paid sick days.
holiday parties, sample sales, and team-building events.
Paid expenses, food allowance, and the opportunity to explore new cities during free time.
Real world fashion apparel wholesale industry experience
Opportunities for skill development and career advancement to grow with the company