Merchandise Planning Manager

Job Description Job Description As the Merchandise Planning Manager , you will be responsible for developing and executing merchandise plans that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. You will partner closely with buying, allocation, and supply chain teams to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on financial performance and strategic growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop pre-season merchandise financial plans by category, class, and key item. Monitor and re-forecast in-season performance, recommending inventory and pricing actions as needed. Partner with buying teams to create assortment strategies aligned with company goals. Drive open-to-buy strategies and maintain accurate inventory levels. Lead weekly, monthly, and seasonal planning reviews with senior leadership. Analyze sales trends and provide actionable insights to optimize product performance. Support new product launches, promotions, and seasonal planning cycles. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or financial planning, preferably in a retail or consumer goods environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and planning software (e.g., JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar). Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or a related field. Company Description DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients. Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe. With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources. We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome. Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group. Company Description DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Location: Westport, OK, US

Posted Date: 5/3/2025