About the Role
Our client is seeking for a commercially driven Senior Merchandise Planner to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory performance across retail and e-commerce channels. This role is responsible for merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and delivering data-driven insights to support business growth. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will optimize product assortments, pricing, and stock levels while monitoring market trends and consumer demand to drive business performance
Key Responsibilities
Merchandise Planning & Business Analysis
Analyze sales, inventory, and customer trends to identify opportunities and improve business performance.
Develop merchandise plans, sales forecasts, and inventory budgets to achieve financial targets.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and insights to support business decisions.
Present recommendations to stakeholders and ensure data accuracy across planning processes.
Inventory Management & Forecasting
Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and inventory investments to optimize sales and profitability.
Forecast demand and buying requirements using historical data, market trends, and consumer insights.
Monitor inventory levels and stock movement to maintain healthy stock productivity.
Support seasonal planning, product launches, replenishment, markdowns, and inventory lifecycle management.
Pricing & Commercial Strategy
Support pricing strategies to drive revenue growth and margin performance.
Monitor sell-through and product performance, recommending actions to maximize results.
Evaluate category performance and identify opportunities for assortment optimization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Buying, Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to execute merchandising strategies.
Support assortment planning aligned with customer needs and brand objectives.
Drive continuous improvements in planning processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Market & Consumer Insights
Conduct market, consumer, product, and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support business growth and merchandise performance.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or a related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, retail planning, buying, or a related retail/fashion function.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 applications.
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage.
Strong understanding of retail KPIs, inventory management, forecasting, and merchandising principles.
Passion for fashion, retail, and consumer trends.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.
Varick Lee
JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd
EA License Number: 90C3026
EA Personnel: R2197221
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