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Skechers

Merchandise Planner

Salary$90k – $110k
LocationManhattan Beach, CA
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have11
Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear
Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)
Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success
Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math
Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business
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
Passionate about customer service
Nice to have1
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Eligibility3
Ability to travel 0-10% of time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Reasonable Accommodation
Skills
Excel
About the company
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 the role
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.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.
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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.
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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.
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Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners.
Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
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Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.
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Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.
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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:
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Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
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Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)
The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.
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 Employment Opportunity
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
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