Merchandise Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) process, managing pre-season and in-season sales, margin, and inventory plans.
• Drive profitability by managing product lifecycle pricing, including initial markup (IMU), promotional strategies, and markdown cadence.
• Analyze weekly and seasonal sales performance to optimize in-season chase opportunities, re-orders, and order cancellations.
• Monitor inventory health, manage weeks of supply (WOS), and develop exit strategies for slow-moving inventory.
• Partner with Buying and Design teams to build profitable assortment frameworks aligned with regional demand and trends.
• Leverage BI tools and ERP systems to build predictive models, dashboards, and automated reporting workflows.
• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Associate and Assistant Planners.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in eCommerce planning and inventory management.
• 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Proven track record managing an OTB of $50M+.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced Excel mastery (VBA, Power Query, complex nested logic, and macros).
• Proficiency with modern planning software, ERPs, and BI platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Power BI, Looker, or Tableau).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced environments such as Fast-Fashion, Off-Price, or high-volume E-commerce.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into narrative-driven strategies for executive leadership.

Benefits

• New state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills.
• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• 401k match with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and Summer Fridays early departure.
• Weekly catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen pantry.
• Attractive employee discounts and team bonding events.

About the Company

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, we operate high-growth categories across Women, Men, Kids, and Beauty divisions. With over 40 million social media followers and annual sales of approximately $2 billion, we pioneer a disruptive social commerce model powered by innovative, social media-first marketing.