Merchandise Planner (Retail)

About the role

Inter Miami CF is seeking a Merchandise Planner to support the financial planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization of the club’s retail and e-commerce merchandise business. This role is responsible for driving data-informed planning decisions that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity across channels. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with experience balancing financial targets, inventory health, and business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise plans, forecasts, and budgets; own sales, margin, and inventory forecasts across retail, stadium, and e-commerce channels; partner with Finance to align merchandise plans with broader financial targets and reporting; monitor performance against plan and proactively recommend adjustments to optimize results.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Manage inventory flow, depth, and timing to support demand while minimizing risk; analyze sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory turns to drive replenishment and exit strategies; identify risks and opportunities related to overages, shortages, and aging inventory; support allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Produce regular reporting on sales performance, inventory health, and margin trends; partner with Merchandising and Licensing teams to provide insights that inform assortment and buy decisions; analyze product-level and category-level performance to support future planning cycles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising, Licensing, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to align planning assumptions and execution; support go-to-market planning for key launches, events, and peak business moments; translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ownership: Maintain accurate planning tools, forecasts, and documentation with high attention to detail; continuously refine planning processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability; operate with a solutions-oriented mindset, balancing precision with business agility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, or a related analytical role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or planning tools.
• Experience forecasting sales, managing inventory metrics, and analyzing performance.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to both analytical and non-analytical partners.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven retail environment.