Manager, Merchandise Planning

The Merchandise Planning Manager plays an important role in shaping our product range and ensuring our inventory levels are just right across different categories. They work closely with the team to develop smart merchandise strategies, manage open-to-buy processes, and analyze performance to help boost sales and overall profitability. They are also responsible for leading a team of planners. This role involves driving sales and inventory strategies, managing merchandise planning, providing feedback to direct reports, and contributing to the evolution of planning tools. They also develop merchandise plans, partner with various teams, own the open-to-buy process, reforecast in-season plans, provide business insights, and evaluate performance to inform decisions.