CrawlJobs Logo

Merchandise Planning Manager

clarks.com Logo

Clarks

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Needham

Category Icon
Category:
Sales

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

This role will be accountable for driving profitable sales for the region, managing sales and inventory activities by setting SKU sales targets, maintaining a bottoms-up open-to-buy plan, monitoring inventory aging and quality, and providing stock productivity analysis. The ideal candidate blends strong analytical capability with a commercial mindset and collaborative communication skills.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop seasonal financial plans by class, department, and channel, including sales, units, margin, and inventory
  • Build and maintain item‑level or class‑level forecasts based on historical performance, trends, and merchant strategy
  • Translate business strategy into monthly and weekly sales plans
  • Own inventory flow, weeks of supply, and receipt plans to support sales while minimizing markdown risk
  • Partner with Allocation/Replenishment to optimize initial buys and ongoing replenishment
  • Identify risks and opportunities related to overstock, shortages, or flow disruptions
  • Manage the markdown in season and closeout/end-of-life process
  • Produce style count and SKU productivity targets to govern the region's range selection activity
  • Partner with Merchants/Buyers to align assortments and buy quantities with financial goals
  • Work with Finance on forecasts, re‑projections, and inventory investments
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Allocation to ensure receipts and store/channel flow align with demand
  • Analyze sell‑through, productivity, aged inventory, and margin drivers
  • Provide post‑mortem analysis to inform future seasons
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments to optimize buy targets, SKU optimization, and time-phased category plans
  • Monitor OTB flow for the current buying season and an extended 18-month strategic open-to-buy plan
  • Manage in-season inventory activities, forecasting to a roll-forward projection and making adjustments

Requirements:

  • Experience in footwear retail merchandise planning, buying, demand, and supply planning
  • Knowledge of different business operating models
  • Successful Retail Merchandise, Buying, Demand and Supply Planning experience
  • Experience in key distribution channels – wholesale, retail, and digital
  • Ability to analyze trends and use that information to plan and forecast effectively
  • Strong analytical and verbal skills
  • Strong computer skills, including the following tools: Data warehouse/data mart query and report development tools
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (if statements, linking, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Planning Software (MID, Blue Yonder, NSB/STS/MMS, I2, Retek, Evant, SAP, etc.)
What we offer:
  • Life, Accidental Death, Dismemberment and Disability Insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • Real Estate Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discount on Clarks products
  • Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
  • Flexible & hybrid working
  • Generous holiday allowance (often including your birthday!)
  • Dental coverage
  • Investing in Your Development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
Icon
Clarks - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Merchandise Planning Manager

Visual Merchandising Manager

As a Visual Merchandising Manager at Rapha, you will bring our brand to life in ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
rapha.cc Logo
Rapha
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a visual merchandising role, ideally within premium retail or lifestyle brands
  • A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and commercial VM executions
  • Excellent eye for detail, spatial planning, and storytelling through physical environments
  • Deep understanding of how VM influences consumer behavior and retail KPIs
  • Experience managing external suppliers, budgets, and installation timelines
  • Ability to travel to store locations and lead installations when needed
  • A genuine passion for design, retail, and cycling culture (cycling knowledge is a plus, but not essential)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead Visual Merchandising Strategy
  • Create Immersive In-Store Experiences
  • Seasonal Planning & Execution
  • Retail Standards & Guidelines
  • Collaboration Across Teams
  • Performance & Reporting
  • Sustainability & Materials
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible working hours
  • Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office
  • 25 days annual leave
  • 2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
  • A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme
  • An annual clothing allowance of £1,120 for testing and promotional purpose
  • A company bonus scheme
  • A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
  • Mental health support with MyndUp
  • Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Sales Department Manager - Kitchen Planning

You’ll be optimizing the IKEA shopping experience to secure satisfied customers ...
Location
Location
United States , Stoughton
Salary
Salary:
74996.00 - 109100.00 USD / Year
https://www.ikea.com Logo
IKEA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience managing, leading and developing people in a retail, customer-centric environment
  • 5 years of experience working in active sales, based on an understanding of customer needs
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Ensuring maximized sales and long-term profitability in accordance with department goals
  • Analyzing and acting on commercial opportunities, changing availability of products (overstock and out of stock) and customer feedback
  • Directing the overall selection, onboarding and development of co-workers
  • Collaborating with matrix partners, other retail department managers and commercial partners including the Visual Merchandising Manager, Interior Design Manager and Logistics Partners to optimize sales
  • Ensuring the team has knowledge of product ranges and services to improve customers’ overall shopping experience
  • Monitoring market trends and taking actions to meet customer demands
  • Contributing to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers
What we offer
What we offer
  • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
  • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • KinderCare tuition discount
  • Retirement and bonus plans
  • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
  • Pet insurance program
  • Education assistance and learning programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • 24/7 telehealth visits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Merchandising Account Manager

The Merchandising Account Manager role supports the success of the largest partn...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Month
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the fashion industry
  • exceptional attention to detail and a diligent work ethic
  • organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment
  • analytical thinker and effective problem solver
  • excellent communication skills, with confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • proactive, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively
  • proficient in Excel
  • SAP experience is a plus but not essential.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Prepare essential information for customer meetings, reviewing previous seasons
  • attend initial customer meetings, take notes, and circulate summaries and action items
  • set up customer order sheets in Excel with utmost accuracy
  • add confirmed order quantities to buy plans for the sourcing team
  • reconcile purchase orders and confirmed orders, ensuring alignment
  • prepare comprehensive order sheets for sourcing, including customer and size details
  • collaborate with the sourcing team to ensure correct product and packaging labelling
  • track orders with the production team, managing the Critical Path and proposing actions for late deliveries
  • prepare 'available to sell' reports for account managers
  • support sample preparation for meetings
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Merchandise Analytics Manager

The Merchandise Analytics Manager will work with the Central Canada Merchandisin...
Location
Location
Canada , Toronto
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related subject area
  • Three or more years of progressive responsibility experience
  • Proven track record of delivering succinct and structured oral and written communications
  • Experience driving large scale projects end-to-end
  • Demonstration of strategic thinking, logical reasoning, strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels
  • Experience in a supervisory role, managing and developing people
  • Retail experience is an asset
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising initiatives
  • Actively participate in ongoing reviews of pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies
  • Document BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment
  • Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners
  • Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches
  • Actively participate on the annual DDM planning process for the business unit
  • Translation of insights and recommendations into stories for various stakeholders
  • Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues
  • Mentor junior resources and contribute to their career development
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning
What we offer
What we offer
  • Group Insurance Program with health and dental care options
  • Pension Plan
  • Share Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off including vacation days, sick days, and personal days
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Recognition and Rewards programs
  • Mentorship Program
  • Scholarship Program for employees and their children
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Visual Merchandising Manager

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a be...
Location
Location
Canada , Winnipeg
Salary
Salary:
49120.00 CAD / Year
https://www.ikea.com Logo
IKEA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • You have an education in visual merchandising or industrial design and experience of working as a visual merchandiser
  • You are able to inspire, motivate and engage people fully to reach set goals, and generate growth and long-term profitability
  • Continually seeking new opportunities to make improvements in the way we work and encouraging your team to do the same
  • Challenging your team and yourself in order to strengthen the IKEA Brand and at the same time exceed the expectations of customers
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Contributing to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market
  • Providing home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products to improve people’s life at home
  • Securing the use of the store layout as a commercial tool to plan and implement commercial strategies throughout the store while creating a good overview and strong visual impact
  • Recruiting, developing and leading your team
What we offer
What we offer
  • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
  • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
  • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Sr. Manager Digital Merchandising - Food

Circle K Convenience Stores is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Ma...
Location
Location
United States of America , Charlotte
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
  • MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital merchandising, e-commerce, convenience or a related field, with a focus on food products preferred
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital merchandising strategies
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency in e-commerce platforms, digital marketing tools, and analytics software
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and execute the digital merchandising strategy for the food product category, aligning with overall business goals and objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and merchandising, to ensure a cohesive and effective digital merchandising plan
  • Analyze customer data and market trends to optimize digital experience, content and promotions
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of merchandising initiatives and identify areas for improvement
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the digital merchandising strategy
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing - Consumer Products

The Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing is responsible for m...
Location
Location
Singapore , Singapore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
disney.com Logo
Disney
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising
  • Strong knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques
  • Outstanding negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
  • Proficiency in English
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills
  • Ability to influence internal stake holders and drive efficient decision-making
  • Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management
  • Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Micro Charts, etc.)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Proactively drive measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement
  • Assist management on the growth of global and segment-wide relationships
  • Support manager to execute short and long-term sourcing strategies for managed categories, proactively drive the set priorities, objectives, and action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability
  • Assist manager in the leveraging opportunities and executes sourcing strategies for global site-specific items
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers are meeting Disney quality standards
  • Drive product development management, communicating key milestones and deadlines within the sample approval process
  • Drive proactive production tracking, communicating, and troubleshooting exceptions and delays
  • Negotiates costing and proposes value engineering options to achieve profitability goals while ensuring product vision is achieved
  • Collaborate with factory and Product Design to bring new art techniques and applications and researching trends
  • Support manager to monitor the managed suppliers continues to meet ILS MCS, regulatory standards, and other established supplier performance requirements
Read More
Arrow Right

E-Commerce Merchandise Planner

The E-Commerce Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing item-level fina...
Location
Location
United States , Los Angeles; Gardena
Salary
Salary:
65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year
footlocker.ie Logo
Foot Locker
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 3–5+ years experience in ecommerce planning, digital inventory management, or merchandise planning (apparel & footwear preferred)
  • Advanced Excel capabilities
  • comfortable working with large datasets and size-level reporting
  • Experience with ecommerce platforms and planning systems (e.g., Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Blue Yonder/JDA, Power BI)
  • Understanding of sizing, silhouettes, and seasonality across product categories
  • Consumer-first digital mindset
  • Strong retail math, forecasting, and scenario planning
  • Ability to interpret size-level analytics and predict sell-down patterns
  • Clear and confident communication with cross-functional partners
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Build, manage, and update weekly, monthly, and seasonal forecasts for sales, margin, demand, receipts, and inventory
  • Forecast at the SKU/color/size level, taking into account historical analytics, emerging trends, and marketing drivers
  • Translate assortment strategies—Fashion, core, and seasonality—into investment and flow plans
  • Align forecasts with promotional calendars, stylized collections, product drops, influencer campaigns, and seasonal floorsets
  • Own ecommerce OTB strategy for assigned categories and identify risk/opportunity scenarios
  • Monitor in-stock %, size availability, WOS, aging, and reserve inventory to ensure strong sell-through and margin health
  • Manage lifecycle stages for apparel & footwear: test → scale → maintain → taper → exit
  • Recommend inventory actions including replenishment, raise/lower strategies, size adjustments, consolidation, or markdown
  • Create and maintain weekly analytical tools tracking: Sell-through and sell-velocity by size, silhouette and franchise
  • Conversion trends tied to availability
What we offer
What we offer
  • Employee Discount
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right