Recruiting business-owning Merchandise Planner who can take full ownership of forecasting, inventory flow, and performance management across Wholesale and DTC.
100% In Office M-F located in downtown Dallas
The Merchandise Planner partners closely with the head of Wholesale & Planning and works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Brand to ensure we are buying, producing, and selling the right product at the right time — with clarity and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Forecasting
Own seasonal and monthly forecasts by channel (Wholesale, DTC, International as needed)
Build and manage SKU-level demand plans tied to sales targets and growth goals
Create rolling forecasts that adapt to business changes (not static annual plans)
Inventory & Open-to-Buy (OTB)
Own OTB planning and inventory flow across core, newness, and replenishment styles
Monitor weeks of supply, sell-through, and inventory risk
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to align production timing and quantities
Flag inventory risks early and propose clear actions (chase, pause, rebalance)
Wholesale Support
Account-level forecasts
Line reviews and buy planning
Show and market planning
Ensure wholesale commitments align with inventory and margin targets
Reporting & Business Insights
Sales vs plan
Inventory health
Forecast changes
Translate data into actionable recommendations, not just spreadsheets
Bring insights to weekly and monthly business reviews
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the single source of truth for numbers
Work closely with Finance to align forecasts, accruals, and inventory valuation
Partner with Brand and Marketing to understand launch timing and demand impact
Who You Are
4+ years in merchandise planning, demand planning, or inventory planning
Experience in DTC + Wholesale (consumer brand experience strongly preferred)
Comfortable in growth environments where structure is still being built
Strong Excel/Sheets skills
Experience working with ERP, inventory, or BI tools (NetSuite, Power BI, etc. a plus)
Confident communicator who can push back with data
Proactive, organized, and calm under pressure