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NOBULL · 2 hours ago

Senior Merchandise Planner

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

NOBULL is a wellness community dedicated to helping individuals improve themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. They are seeking a Sr. Merchandise Planner to lead the development and execution of advanced forecasting, merchandise, and inventory planning strategies, playing a key role in driving strategic business decisions and influencing profitability and operational excellence.

LifestyleSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and management of Open-to-Buy (OTB) reports, forecasting sales, gross margin, and inventory turn at Style, SKU, and category levels

Own the development of seasonal and long-range merchandise plans, aligning with financial objectives and company growth strategies

Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, present actionable insights to senior leadership

Drive in-season reforecasting and scenario planning, ensuring agility in response to business performance and market dynamics

Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance to optimize inventory positions, propose markdown strategies, and maximize profitability

Oversee assortment architecture and product lifecycle planning, ensuring alignment with brand vision and consumer demand

Manage replenishment strategies and buying decisions for seasonal and core products to achieve optimal stock levels

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform strategic planning and identify new growth opportunities

Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering analytical excellence and best practices across the planning team

Partner cross functionally to develop a strategy to manage aged inventory and develop promotion strategies in line with Merchandising and Brand goals

Lead cross-functional projects and process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and scalability

Qualification

Merchandise planning experienceAdvanced Excel proficiencyPlanning tools expertiseAnalytical skillsFinancial modelingCommunication skillsLeadership abilityOrganizational skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration