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Rag & Bone

Director of Merchandise Planning

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Job Summary: rag & bone is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Merchandise Planning to build and lead a best-in-class planning function across women's apparel, men's apparel, and non ...

On

Head of Merchandise Planning

New York, NY · On-site

$220K - $270K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, you will lead a high-performing and growing planning team to optimize assortment efficiency and support On's overall strategic priorities. Your Mission

Seminolehardrock

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The Sr. Director of Merchandise Business Planning & Operations is the strategic lead for analytics, forecasting, and cross-functional alignment. Leading the business capability group, this role ...

Dollartree

Merchandise Planner Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$105K - $118K/yr

The Merchandise Planning Manager leads a team of Merchandise Planners, providing coaching, development, and oversight while ensuring consistent execution of merchandise planning processes and ...

Dollar Tree

Merchandise Planner Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$105K - $118K/yr

The Merchandise Planning Manager leads a team of Merchandise Planners, providing coaching, development, and oversight while ensuring consistent execution of merchandise planning processes and ...

goop

Manager, Merchandise Planning

New York, NY

$90K - $100K/yr

Qualifications & Experience * 5+ years of merchandise planning experience in fashion or specialty retail, with direct ownership of Open-to-Buy and inventory investment decisions. * Demonstrated ...

goop

Manager, Merchandise Planning

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Qualifications & Experience * 5+ years of merchandise planning experience in fashion or specialty retail, with direct ownership of Open-to-Buy and inventory investment decisions. * Demonstrated ...

AKIRA

Merchandise Planning Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Serve as a strategic partner to DMM/Directors and Buyers to align financial targets with assortment ... Qualifications * 7-10+ years of progressive retail merchandise planning experience (apparel/fashion ...

Hill House Home

Assistant Merchandise Planner

New York, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

... Director of Merchandise Planning. What You'll Do: * Assist in building pre-season and in-season ... financial plans by SKU, category, and collection using historical data, sales trends, and strategic ...

Centric Brands

Director, Planning

Manhattan, NY

The Director of Planning will be responsible for oversight, development and implementation of retail, merchandise and financial planning processes across a multi-branded business unit. This role will ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of merchandise planning in the United States is $116,433.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director of Merchandise Planning, you need expertise in inventory management, financial analysis, demand forecasting, and a degree in business, merchandising, or a related field. Mastery of planning software such as Oracle Retail, SAP, or JDA, along with advanced Excel skills, is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration abilities help drive cross-functional initiatives and optimize product assortments. These competencies are crucial for maximizing profitability, aligning inventory with market demand, and ensuring successful retail operations.

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A Director of Merchandise Planning works closely with both buying and marketing teams to ensure that product assortments align with customer demand and business objectives. They analyze sales data, forecast trends, and provide insights to buyers for inventory decisions while coordinating with marketing to support promotional strategies. Regular cross-functional meetings and data-driven discussions help ensure that merchandising strategies are cohesive and responsive to market trends, ultimately driving sales and profitability. This collaborative environment empowers the Director to influence key business outcomes and develop strong leadership skills.

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A Director of Merchandise Planning is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the planning, allocation, and management of inventory for a retail organization. They analyze sales data, market trends, and customer preferences to develop effective merchandise strategies that maximize profitability and minimize excess stock. This role involves collaborating with buying, marketing, and finance teams to set sales targets, create budgets, and ensure the right products are available at the right time and place. Directors of Merchandise Planning play a key role in driving sales performance and ensuring efficient inventory management across multiple channels.
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Director of Merchandise Planning

Rag & Bone

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About rag & bone
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. 
 
We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future. 
Job Summary:
rag & bone is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Merchandise Planning to build and lead a best-in-class planning function across women's apparel, men's apparel, and non-apparel categories. This newly created role will establish the foundation for scalable, data-driven planning decisions across a growing, multi-category business, developing and implementing end-to-end planning processes, integrating global analysis, and driving disciplined category and financial planning. This leader will influence how product strategies are built, from line plan architecture through procurement forecasting, ensuring alignment with financial targets, margin goals, and overall brand strategy. 
Responsibilities:
Function Creation & Process Leadership
  • Establish and operationalize the merchandise planning function, including tools, processes, and reporting frameworks
  • Design and implement standardized planning cadences across seasonal and long-range time periods
  • Introduce best practices in global analytics, forecasting, and merchandise financial planning
  • Partner cross-functionally to introduce planning support into the merchandising and financial planning functions
Category Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the development of top-down and bottom-up financial plans across women's apparel, men's apparel, and non-apparel
  • Drive category-level strategies in partnership with merchandising, including assortment planning, inventory optimization, and open-to-buy management
  • Analyze historical performance and market trends to inform future product and investment decisions
  • Build forecasting models that improve accuracy by channel, department, and category
Line Plan Architecture & Margin Optimization
  • Partner with merchandising and design to shape line plans that align with financial targets and brand strategy
  • Evaluate the financial impact of assortment decisions, including pricing architecture, cost structures, and lifecycle planning
  • Ensure line plans are grounded in data insights while maintaining creativity and brand integrity
  • Drive assortment optimization, adoption rates/KPIs, and development KPIs
Vendor Forecasting & Procurement Alignment
  • Collaborate closely with sourcing and production to translate merchandise plans into vendor forecasts
  • Partner with merchandising, supply chain, and production teams on supply forecasting and inbound planning
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and develop a high-impact team
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture
  • Lead the team through the rollout of new planning processes, tools, and systems as the function is built out, ensuring adoption and change management alongside day-to-day planning demands
  • Provide clear direction, coaching, and professional development to build both analytical and operational excellence
  • Serve as a key bridge between planning, merchandising, and commercial teams
Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years in a planning function, including 5-7 years in Merchandise Planning
  • Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and technical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Resourceful and creative, with the ability to develop new systems and procedures to address constantly evolving business needs
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, present, and defend a business argument both one-on-one and in a group setting
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Ability to manage through competing priorities

Rules we live by | Rules you live by
Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive
Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
  • 401k
Salary: The target salary for this role is between $145,000 and $165,000 based on candidates' experience and expectations.
rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 

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