Merchandise Planner
- Pay
- $90,000 – $110,000 per year
- Location
- Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 6 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Retail math
- Financial metrics analysis
- SKU and category level planning
- Financial planning process
- Report and model building
- Data analysis
- Excel proficiency including V-lookups and pivot tables
- Inventory management
- Cross-functional communication
Also useful
- Footwear industry experience
- Open-to-Buy management
- Sales forecasting
- Lifecycle and exit strategy planning
About the Role
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for successful development and execution of top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans that support company objectives and goals. This includes pre-season planning and in-season Open-to-Buy management. They will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to provide analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory.
What You'll Do
- Create and manage OTB’s at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Communicate with the merchandising team the OTB plan and assess any inventory risks. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
- Reforecast sales monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.
- Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.
- Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis.
- Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans.
- Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners.
What You'll Bring
- Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.
- Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.
- Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.
- Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.
- Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.
- Passionate about customer service.
- Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.
- Ability to travel 0-10% of time.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)
Pay and benefits
The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.
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Who We Are
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
From Skechers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Merchandise Planner role at Skechers?
The Merchandise Planner posting at Skechers states compensation of $90,000 – $110,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Skechers's official career site.
Where is the Merchandise Planner job at Skechers located?
This Merchandise Planner position at Skechers is located in Manhattan Beach, CA (On-site). Always check Skechers's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Merchandise Planner at Skechers?
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