Fashion Merchandising Planner

gentlewoman

3-5 Years

Not Disclosed

Thailand

Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Descriptions

Merchandise Planning & Strategy:
Analyze, plan, forecast, and evaluate key data to support and implement profitable merchandise strategies.
Develop and execute seasonal and annual merchandise plans to maximize sales and minimize risk.
Forecast and validate sales, gross margin, and inventory projections to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
Partner with buyers and merchandisers to define assortment strategies aligned with market trends and brand positioning.
Inventory & Resource Management:
Manage the inventory flow to ensure product availability aligns with sales targets and turnover objectives.
Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and replenishment to minimize overstock and markdown risk.
Coordinate with production, logistics, and supply chain teams to align factory capacity, lead time, and inventory availability with merchandising plans.
Plan and arrange production schedules in line with sales forecasts, delivery timelines, and promotional activities.
Manage production and delivery timelines, ensuring that each stage — from sampling to shipment — follows the master merchandising calendar.
Conduct capacity and resource analysis to ensure production and sourcing efficiency across categories.
Optimize allocation, replenishment, and distribution strategies based on performance insights and store/channel needs.
Collaboration & Supplier Coordination:
Collaborate with management to develop yearly and seasonal sales, margin, and inventory turn plans.
Recommend divisional and departmental sales growth strategies to drive business results.
Work closely with designers, buyers, and production teams to ensure product development and production align with seasonal requirements.
Research and identify new suppliers for specific product categories (e.g., apparel, footwear, accessories).
Monitor supplier performance, production status, and lead times to ensure adherence to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports on sales, stock, margin, and inventory performance.
Analyze historical data, current trends, and market conditions to guide planning decisions.
Identify business risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights for sales growth and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Data Science or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, production planning, or supply chain coordination (preferably in retail or fashion industry).
Strong analytical and numerical ability with advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Thai nationality preferred; must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in Thai.