Sr. Merchandise Planner - Teva DTC

Overview

This role supports the financial planning and execution for Teva’s DTC business, helping maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop plans, analyze performance, manage buy planning activities, and drive in-season adjustments based on trends and supply conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial plans at the 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 maintain optimal 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
• Drive continuous improvement by developing 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
• Experience mentoring junior team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $79,900.00 - $107,800.00
• Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and bonuses
• Financial planning and wellbeing support
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts, and perks
• Growth and development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs

Location

US – CA Remote Goleta

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, and other protected characteristics.