Merchandise Planner

About the role

The Merchandise Planner will drive the development and execution of seasonal, monthly and weekly merchandise plans to meet the company’s sales and commercial objectives. This role works closely with buying, supply chain, finance and retail operations to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability across all channels.

Key responsibilities

• Develop seasonal, monthly and weekly merchandise plans aligned with sales targets.
• Prepare sales, stock, intake and inventory forecasts by category, brand, store and channel.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends and promotional activity to support planning decisions.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, track stock cover, sell‑through, stock turn and ageing.
• Manage the Open‑to‑Buy plan, track purchases versus sales and provide recommendations for future buying.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Merchandising or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise, retail or commercial planning, preferably in beauty, cosmetics, fashion or specialty retail.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis).
• Experience with ERP, merchandising, BI or planning systems.