Merchandise Planning Manager, Innerwear

The Merchandise Planning Manager - Innerwear is responsible for planning and executing the financial strategies to meet or exceed top sales, margin and inventory plans for DTC channels – eCommerce & Retail. The incumbent will be responsible for disciplined Open to Buy management.

• Develop and execute merchandise financial plans to the Brand and Category level by month
• Manage OTB to ensure discipline and react timely to business needs
• Consistently trend and forecast receipt and inventory need to meet or exceed sales plan
• Lead efforts on Sku Assessment deep dive to recommend go forward assortments by sku by store
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal business leads and outside vendors
• Lead analyst team to consistently evaluate model stocks and make appropriate adjustments weekly
• Develop replenishment budgets
• Consistently evaluate space productivity to build the optimal assortment
• Provides reports and performs analysis to buying team to implement strategies and project sales, margin, and expense performance
• Create a team environment that fosters new and innovative ideas

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent years of comparable experience
• Proficient in excel and financial data-based systems
• 4-6 years of experience in demand planning, OTB management, JDA or EP planning systems
• Demonstrates strong solutions-based skill sets
• Solid decision-making skills with the ability to influence others
• Highly organized
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates the ability to lead positively through change
• Takes accountability for business and actions to drive results
• Proven track record of positive results and OTB discipline

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:

Telephone: 877.999.5553

Email: HBITA@hanes.com