Overview
This Senior Merchandise Planner role supports Teva’s DTC business by shaping financial performance for Teva.com. You will own strategic planning and execution, partnering with cross-functional teams to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial plans at channel, class, and style level to maximize sales and profitability
- Build weekly category sales and inventory plans aligned with brand and channel goals
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
- Create and oversee bottom-up style-color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top-down guidance
- Partner with Merchants and Planning Operations to secure product by market and influence sizing
- Present class and style level plans in DTC Investment Review for Teva
- Build regular price and markdown plans based on flow calendar and product strategies
- Collaborate with Wholesale and Supply Planning through buy review conversations
- Lead in-season Open-to-Buy reforecasting to optimize inventory position and respond to trends
- Quantify and communicate supply disruptions and pivot strategies to achieve goals
- Share inventory positions and recommendations with ecommerce, marketing, and allocation teams
- Create and share financial results and reporting, presenting findings and action points in meetings
- Embrace continuous improvement and develop strategies to optimize business goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience
- 4+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
- Forecasting experience required
- Strong statistical analysis and communication skills
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and responsible approach
- Curious, flexible, action-oriented, forward-looking problem solver
- Advanced Excel skills; systems savvy, familiarity with Oracle and Tableau preferred
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of merchandise planning and retail math, with ability to mentor junior team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Oracle and Tableau
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $79,900.00 - $107,800.00
- Competitive pay and bonuses
- Financial planning and wellbeing benefits
- Time away from work
- Extras, discounts, and perks
- Growth and development opportunities
- Health and wellness programs
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Location
- US – CA Remote Goleta
- Applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington