Merchandise Planning Manager GN

A growing Texas-based premium apparel retailer is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planning Manager to support its expanding store network. The company offers elevated casual wear, footwear, leather accessories, and distinctive lifestyle merchandise influenced by Texas culture and contemporary design.

Working closely with merchandising and retail leadership, this role will guide assortment planning, inventory allocation, and merchandise performance. The Merchandise Planning Manager will use sales trends and customer demand to ensure stores carry the right products while supporting healthy inventory levels and margins.

• Develop merchandise plans across stores, categories, and seasonal collections.
• Analyze sales, inventory, margin, and product performance.
• Recommend assortment and inventory adjustments based on demand.
• Coordinate merchandise allocation across existing and new locations.
• Support seasonal forecasting and open-to-buy planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory productivity and sell-through.
• Partner with buyers and store leadership on merchandise priorities.

• 5+ years of merchandise planning or retail analytics experience.
• Experience with in apparel, footwear, accessories, or specialty retail preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning and retail performance metrics.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with merchandise planning or retail management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee merchandise discount

Performance bonus

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