Merchandise Planner (Retail)

Description

Inter Miami CF is seeking a Merchandise Planner to support the financial planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization of the club’s retail and e-commerce merchandise business. This role is responsible for driving data-informed planning decisions that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity across channels. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with experience balancing financial targets, inventory health, and business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

**Financial Planning & Forecasting**

* Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise plans, forecasts, and budgets.
* Own sales, margin, and inventory forecasts across retail, stadium, and e-commerce channels.
* Partner with Finance to align merchandise plans with broader financial targets and reporting.
* Monitor performance against plan and proactively recommend adjustments to optimize results.

**Inventory Management & Optimization**

* Manage inventory flow, depth, and timing to support demand while minimizing risk.
* Analyze sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory turns to drive replenishment and exit strategies.
* Identify risks and opportunities related to overages, shortages, and aging inventory.
* Support allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

**Performance Analysis & Reporting**

* Produce regular reporting on sales performance, inventory health, and margin trends.
* Partner with Merchandising and Licensing teams to provide insights that inform assortment and buy decisions.
* Analyze product-level and category-level performance to support future planning cycles.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

* Work closely with Merchandising, Licensing, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to align planning assumptions and execution.
* Support go-to-market planning for key launches, events, and peak business moments.
* Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

**Ownership**

* Maintain accurate planning tools, forecasts, and documentation with high attention to detail.
* Continuously refine planning processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
* Operate with a solutions-oriented mindset, balancing precision with business agility.

Requirements

* 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, or a related analytical role.
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or planning tools.
* Experience forecasting sales, managing inventory metrics, and analyzing performance.
* Ability to communicate insights clearly to both analytical and non-analytical partners.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven retail environment.