Pattern® · 2 days ago
Merchandising Planner - Apparel
Pattern is a rapidly growing company that accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces through the use of proprietary technology and AI. The Merchandising Planner for Apparel will analyze sales and inventory data, build assortments, and collaborate with various teams to optimize product performance and meet marketplace demands.
E-CommerceRetail TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Analyze daily and weekly sales, inventory positions, size-level trends, and marketplace performance to identify risks, opportunities, and demand shifts
Build seasonal and evergreen assortments using data insights, trend awareness, category knowledge, and competitive research
Own seasonal planning by aligning assortment architecture, key items, and margin targets to the retail calendar and milestone timelines
Develop and refine size-curve strategies to improve sell-through, balance inventory, and meet marketplace demand across categories and channels
Support Open-to-Buy and preseason buy planning through accurate forecasting, scenario analysis, and data-backed recommendations
Partner with buying, planning, and supply chain teams to align on purchase quantities, replenishment needs, chases, and delivery timing for upcoming launches
Monitor SKU performance and recommend actions such as pricing adjustments, replenishment decisions, content updates, or strategic inventory shifts
Shape pricing strategy and markdown cadence to maximize margin, competitiveness, and healthy inventory productivity throughout the season
Manage the full product lifecycle—from launch readiness to replenishment to end-of-season exit—to ensure strong performance and margin contribution
Collaborate with marketing, creative, and channel teams to support merchandising stories, seasonal campaigns, and new product launches
Influence PDP and content quality by reviewing imagery, fit copy, attributes, and setup accuracy to improve discoverability and conversion
Track vendor timelines, PO progress, and sample readiness to ensure on-time deliveries and consistent in-stock performance
Prepare and present clear reporting, insights, and assortment recommendations to internal teams, senior leadership, and brand partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
5 years of experience in merchandising, assortment planning, buying, category management, or a related analytical role
Previous experience working in e-commerce or marketplace environments (D2C, Amazon, Walmart.com, or similar platforms)
Strong self-motivation and proactive approach, thriving in a fast-moving apparel ecommerce environment
Unwavering commitment to ethical standards, brand integrity, and customer satisfaction
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Onsite Fitness Center
Company Paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress Code
Competitive Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k) match. Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.
Company
Pattern®
Pattern® provides a proven blend of marketplace analytics, product distribution, MAP compliance, and brand management to drive ecommerce acceleration for premium brands.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$277MKey Investors
Knox Lane
2025-09-19IPO
2021-10-06Private Equity· $225M
2020-08-11Series A· $52M
Leadership Team
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