Manage category inventory lifecycles, demand forecasting, and open-to-buy budgets. Build predictive financial models from historical sales data, allocate inventory across global retail and e-commerce channels, and partner with Buying and Logistics to manage supplier lead times and stock levels.
- The Team You Will Join: Our Global Merchandising and Inventory Strategy team sits at the intersection of retail trends and data analytics, driving profitability by ensuring optimal stock health and distribution.
- The Opportunity: Seeking a strategic Merchandise Planner to manage category inventory lifecycles, demand forecasting, and open-to-buy (OTB) budgets.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Build complex predictive financial models and demand forecasts using historical sales data.
- Direct inventory allocation across global retail and e-commerce channels.
- Partner with Buying and Logistics teams to negotiate supplier lead times and manage stock levels.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Supply Chain; 4+ years of retail planning experience; advanced MS Excel data modeling skills.
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