GREY MATTER CONCEPTS · 22 hours ago
Merchandise Planner
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expGREY MATTER CONCEPTS is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. They are seeking a Merchandise Planner who will oversee the development of sales and buy plans, collaborate with various teams to align demand needs with financial goals, and manage inventory strategies to optimize sales and margins.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and collaborate on building bottom-up, style- and color-level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top-down strategies
Present in Investment Reviews and secure leadership signoff for key initiatives
Integrate promotional and incentive activities into plans based on seasonal calendars and product strategies
Partner with Supply Planning, Merchants, Site Producers, and Field teams to align demand needs and Go-to-Market plans with financial goals
Attend Buy Reviews and influence style selection for Merchandise Planning
Own overall phasing of plans, including building weekly/daily files and partnering with Allocation on store tiering
Lead bottom-up reforecasting and in-season inventory management, reacting to trends and optimizing inventory positions
Manage promotional activity to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Allocation to execute inventory changes and align with Open-to-Buy needs
Drive actionable pricing discussions to support sales and inventory objectives
Support process and systems transitions, champion continuous improvement, and pioneer best practices
Develop and implement inventory management strategies across a diverse product range
Track and improve forecast accuracy, sharing insights with leadership and cross-functional partners
Train and develop team members, fostering an innovative and results-oriented environment
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, guiding teams through business challenges and prioritizing key deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising or a related field
5–8+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning or a related role
Proven experience building bottom-up sales and inventory plans
Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy principles
Experience presenting to senior leadership and influencing decision-making
Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems and reporting tools preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Company
GREY MATTER CONCEPTS
Grey Matter Concepts is an outdoor lifestyle apparel company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-04-29
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