Merchandise Planner - International Ops

• Manage sales plans and inventory levels specifically for the European digital channel
• Collaborate with our global digital team to understand market trends, identify nuances, and assess risks/opportunities to achieve business objectives
• Analyze and drive business performance and trends, ensuring assortment strategies maximize growth potential through effective assortment planning and tiering analysis
• Provide critical input to monthly planning forums, aiming to optimize inventory across multiple distribution centers and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends
• Partner closely with merchandising teams to support assortment goals, product launch cadences, and markdown strategies
• Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information flows seamlessly through internal assortment and digital activation tools
• Oversee that international exclusive products progress through the product development process and that all necessary attributes are populated for our digital platforms and franchise data handoff
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams, building credibility through clear and effective communication
• Respond promptly to ad hoc requests from various cross-functional teams
• Manage merchandise inventory levels within the European distribution center, ensuring accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with other planners, demand forecasters, and deployment analysts
• Continuously monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and achieve end-of-season stock targets
• Align inventory expectations with the brand's deployment strategy through ongoing education on our global inventory management processes
• Partner with logistics teams to provide accurate European distribution center volume projections

• 3-5 years of experience in analytical roles such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Excellent statistical and quantitative analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and interact effectively with various customer types and levels
• Exceptional communication, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills
• A strong team player mentality with a commitment to fostering teamwork among associates
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

International experience is a plus

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match