Merchandise Planning Manager
About The Position
Recruiting a hands-on, business-owning Merchandise Planner who can take full ownership of forecasting, inventory strategy, and performance management across Wholesale and DTC. This is not a support role — this planner will run the numbers, tell the story, and drive decisions. 100% In Office M-F located in downtown Dallas The Planning Manager partners closely with the Head of Wholesale & Planning and works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Brand to ensure we are buying, producing, and selling the right product at the right time — with clarity and accountability.
Requirements
- 6–10+ years in merchandise planning, demand planning, or inventory planning
- Experience in DTC + Wholesale (consumer brand experience strongly preferred)
- Comfortable in growth environments where structure is still being built
- Strong Excel/Sheets skills (advanced modeling required)
- Confident communicator who can push back with data
- Proactive, organized, and calm under pressure
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ERP, inventory, or BI tools (NetSuite, Power BI, etc. a plus)
Responsibilities
- Planning & Forecasting Own seasonal and monthly forecasts by channel (Wholesale, DTC, International as needed)
- Build and manage SKU-level demand plans tied to sales targets and growth goals
- Create rolling forecasts that adapt to business changes (not static annual plans)
- Inventory & Open-to-Buy (OTB) Own OTB planning and inventory flow across core, newness, and replenishment styles
- Monitor weeks of supply, sell-through, and inventory risk
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to align production timing and quantities
- Flag inventory risks early and propose clear actions (chase, pause, rebalance)
- Wholesale Support Partner with leadership on: Account-level forecasts Line reviews and buy planning Show and market planning Ensure wholesale commitments align with inventory and margin targets
- Reporting & Business Insights Deliver clear, executive-ready reporting: Sales vs plan Inventory health Forecast changes Translate data into actionable recommendations, not just spreadsheets Bring insights to weekly and monthly business reviews
- Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the single source of truth for numbers Work closely with Finance to align forecasts, accruals, and inventory valuation Partner with Brand and Marketing to understand launch timing and demand impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
