Merchandise Planner

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This role supports one of our clients, the world's largest intimates specialty retailer, offering modern, fashion-inspired collections including bras, lingerie, sleepwear, swim, athleisure, fragrances, and body care.

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Duration: 5 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Remote
Pay Rate: $35.00/Hr

About the Role

The Merchandise Planner will establish processes to support EU digital and store growth across all categories. Working with their leader, they will provide in-depth sales and inventory analysis, along with recommendations to the international team, to maximize sales and profitability for the client’s Global and Franchise Partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales plans and inventory levels for the EU digital channel.
• Partner with the client’s Global Digital (VSGD) team to understand market trends, nuances, and risks/opportunities to achieve business goals.
• Analyze and drive business performance and trends to ensure assortments maximize growth potential, incorporating assortment planning and tiering analysis.
• Provide input to Monthly Planning Committee (MPC) meetings to optimize inventory across multiple distribution centers and operating models based on merchandise and sales trends.
• Partner with Merchants to support assortment goals, product launch cadence, and markdown strategy.
• Ensure digital active dates are accurate and information flows from the international merchant assortment tool (MAT) and the Digital Active Date (DAD) tool.
• Ensure international exclusives flow through the domestic product development process (PDP) and all attributes are populated for vs.com/eu and franchise data handoff.
• Develop rapport with cross-functional teams and build credibility through effective communication.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams.
• Manage merchandise inventory levels in the EU distribution center and ensure accurate ring-fencing across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaboration with Merchandise Planners, Demand Forecasters, and Deployment Analysts.
• Monitor and adjust inventory in-season to minimize markdowns and deliver end-of-season mark-out-of-stock.
• Align VSGD inventory expectations with the brand deployment strategy through continuous education of the client’s Global inventory management process.
• Partner with Logistics and UPS to provide EU distribution center volume projections.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in analytical positions such as merchandise planning, inventory deployment, demand forecasting, finance, or logistics.
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent statistical and quantitative analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork among associates.
• International experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Company Culture

At our client’s company, we value every associate’s unique contributions and strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects our customers and communities. We foster a culture of belonging, where diversity, equity, and inclusion drive innovation. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we embrace curiosity, creativity, and learning from mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.