Sr Merch Planner Legwear (Hybrid)

Overview

A Senior Merchandise Planner will be responsible for the financials and forecasting for one of Target’s businesses. The role involves conducting comparative analysis of seasonal performance reports, creating financial links between merchandising and supply chain, and providing insights that inform inventory decisions.
Core Responsibilities

Provide in-season decision support, collaborate on assortment planning, recommend localization and channel strategies.
Lead demand forecasting and head the open-to-buy process.
Conduct root‑cause analysis for variations between supply and demand forecasts to support chase‑cancel decisions and communicate implications to vendors.
Run event forecast creation and flow, analyzing item lifecycles and driving recommendations on end-of-season management.
Interpret forecast results and conduct "what if" analysis to guide recommendations.
Validate unit promo planning forecast, drive maintenance, risk analysis, and decision-making by the Pricing & Promotion Center of Excellence.
Qualifications

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
6-10 years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in merchandising.
Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills; ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams.
Flexible, resilient, and comfortable working in changing "grey" areas.
Benefits

Eligible team members and their dependents receive comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discount, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
EEO and Disability Statement

A Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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