FOCO · 10 hours ago
Merchandise Planning Associate – Collectibles
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFOCO is a global leader in sports and entertainment merchandise, known for its innovative products. They are seeking a Merchandise Planning Associate to support the development and execution of collectible products, focusing on demand planning, category assortment, and vendor coordination.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceSports
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams to create seasonal demand plans and SKU-level forecasts
Analyze historical sales, inventory positions, and sell-through to inform Open-to-Buy (OTB) strategies
Monitor category performance and identify risks and reorder needs across the collectibles portfolio
Support category line plan development to ensure product alignment with brand, market, and licensing strategies
Help manage the merchandising calendar for all collectibles and bobbleheads
Track prototypes, sample reviews, and line sheet updates
Track product launches and execution
Partner with Product Development to manage sculpt approvals, specs, and timelines
Oversee licensing submissions and approvals across all collectible SKUs
Coordinate cross-functional timelines from concept through production readiness
Serve as a liaison between FOCO and global vendors on production schedules, sample requests, and product updates
Participate in international factory visits to support development and quality checks
Work with Planning and Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and balanced inventory levels
Monitor inventory flow to support replenishment and resolve fulfillment delays
Align with Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce teams to support launch timelines and promotional planning
Provide reporting on category performance, production tracking, and merchandising KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Knowledge of product lifecycle, factory coordination, and licensing workflows
Flexibility to travel internationally (20–30%)
Preferred
0–3 years of experience in merchandise planning, product development, or operations (CPG, collectibles, or licensed products preferred)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Growth potential
Immersive hands-on experience in licensed CPG
Company
FOCO
FOCO is an e-commerce company that offers apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles and novelty items for men, women and kids.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-10-31
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2025-10-23
2025-10-17
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