At Oxford, we own brands that evoke happiness ... from the relaxed island lifestyle of Tommy Bahama, to the sunny optimism of Lilly Pulitzer and bohemian spirit of Johnny Was ... because being happy never goes out of style.
We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment.
About the Role:
This is an in-person position based out of our corporate office in Lexington, KY.
The Merchandise Planner develops, executes, and communicates omni-channel merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the Direct-to-Consumer (E-commerce and Retail) and Wholesale businesses. This role partners cross-functionally to align merchandising, inventory, sales, and financial objectives for The Beaufort Bonnet Company, driving financial results that maximize sales performance and inventory productivity across all channels.
- Create, input, and maintain statistical forecast models using quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporating sales trends, promotional plans, new product launches, and business intelligence across DTC and Wholesale channels.
- Develop and communicate omni-channel demand forecasts at the category, SKU, and style levels.
- Consistently review and refine forecast models by evaluating results, researching and reconciling variances, and updating assumptions based on evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to understand channel-specific demand drivers, reconcile variances, and integrate aligned assumptions into the demand plan.
- Produce in-depth analysis and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve demand planning accuracy.
- Communicate insights to cross-functional partners to support buy, inventory, and allocation strategies for existing products, new launches, carryovers, and product phase-outs across channels.
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional timelines and actions related to product launches, drops, transitions, and end-of-life strategies.
- Develop and maintain monthly, seasonal, and annual unit and dollar plans for sales, inventory, receipts, margin, and turn in support of the Purchasing team.
- Measure and analyze the effectiveness of promotional strategies, including markdowns and gift-with-purchase (GWP) initiatives, across omni-channel distribution.
You will love this job if you have…
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and forecasting skills
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative approach and proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
- Effective time management, adaptability, and comfort juggling changing priorities
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and negotiate
Who we would like to meet:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field
- Generally, 4+ years of experience in forecasting, inventory, and production planning
- Experience working in a multi-channel planning environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to identify business risks and drive actionable solutions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent math skills
- Proficient with forecasting and statistical concepts
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.
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