Merchandise Planning Manager

Drive sales and profitability through strategic merchandise planning, inventory management, sales forecasting, and assortment optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales, inventory, and margin planning, including forecasting and Open-to-Buy (OTB) management.
• Monitor sales performance, inventory levels, and trends to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Manage inventory allocation, replenishment, and stock flow across all channels and location.
• Collaborate with Buying, Mechandising, and Supply Chain teams to optimize product assortment and inventory levels.
• Analyze products, category, regional, and size performance to support business decisions.
• Prepare sales forecast, performance reports, and actionable recommendations for management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or any related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in merchandising planning, inventory management, or buying within a retail environment, preferably in footwear.
• Strong analytical, financial, and retail math skill (OTB, sell-through, margin, and inventory turnover)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and strategic thinking abilities with a results-driven mindset.
  
  

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

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