Z SUPPLY
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Merchandise Planning Manager
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Z SUPPLY . This range is provided by Z SUPPLY. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Position details
Position Title:
MERCHANDISE PLANNING MANAGER Company:
Z SUPPLY Position Type:
Full Time / Salary Exempt Reporting To:
Director of Buying & Planning Location:
Z SUPPLY – Costa Mesa, CA Work Type:
Hybrid In Office 3-4 Days / Remote 1-2 Days Job Overview
The Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for leading the pre-season and in-season merchandise planning strategy across multiple categories within the Z SUPPLY brand umbrella. This role ensures sales, margin, and inventory objectives are met by partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Design, Production, and Ecommerce. The Merchandise Planning Manager plays a key role in managing OTB (open-to-buy), analyzing selling trends, and optimizing inventory flow throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess strong strategic planning skills to help drive profitable growth and operational excellence. A strong aesthetic eye and genuine passion for apparel and product are essential in this role. The right candidate will not only understand the numbers but also appreciate how product, brand, and consumer experience align—bringing both analytical and creative thinking to the planning process. Position Duties / Responsibilities
Lead the development, execution, and management of merchandise financial plans and forecasts for multiple categories and sales channels Build and maintain weekly/monthly/seasonal reporting, KPI dashboards, and hindsight recaps to identify risks and opportunities Manage pre-season and in-season OTB plans; partner with Buying team on assortment planning and purchase strategies Drive in-season inventory re-forecasting, recommending chase or other actions as needed to optimize sales and margin Collaborate with Ecommerce and Wholesale teams on inventory flow, reallocation, and replenishment strategies to maximize sell-through Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to influence future assortments based on data-driven insights Present key topline performance recaps and action plans to senior management regularly Assist in seasonal budget planning and financial goal setting Performs other related duties as assigned by management Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Competencies
6+ years of relevant planning or merchandising experience in the apparel industry (multichannel experience strongly preferred, women’s experience strongly preferred) Proven ability to develop and manage financial plans, OTB, and inventory forecasts Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, v-lookups, IF formulas, etc.) Expert knowledge of women’s fashion trends, brand & the competitive market Experience with Full Circle ERP and Shopify Plus preferred Strong understanding of retail math, profitability metrics, and inventory KPIs Strategic thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines Self-starter with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Physical Demands / Work Environment
Occasionally to frequently required to sit, stand, walk Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Continually required to talk or hear Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 20 pounds Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Z SUPPLY Perks
Half-Day Fridays year-round Generous clothing discount New chic and modern offices in Costa Mesa, CA Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision 401K with discretionary employer match up to $2500 Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Preventative Health Care Time Off, Paid Birthdays and other perks Paid Maternity & Paternity leave following 1-2 years of service Collaborative, inclusive culture with healthy work/life balance Annual Salary Range
$120,000 - $150,000 EEO Statement
Z SUPPLY is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation for completing this on-line application, please email Careers@zsupplyllc.com. How to apply
Want to join our growing team? Apply today. We hope we get the chance to work with you!
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Join to apply for the
Merchandise Planning Manager
role at
Z SUPPLY . This range is provided by Z SUPPLY. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Position details
Position Title:
MERCHANDISE PLANNING MANAGER Company:
Z SUPPLY Position Type:
Full Time / Salary Exempt Reporting To:
Director of Buying & Planning Location:
Z SUPPLY – Costa Mesa, CA Work Type:
Hybrid In Office 3-4 Days / Remote 1-2 Days Job Overview
The Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for leading the pre-season and in-season merchandise planning strategy across multiple categories within the Z SUPPLY brand umbrella. This role ensures sales, margin, and inventory objectives are met by partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Design, Production, and Ecommerce. The Merchandise Planning Manager plays a key role in managing OTB (open-to-buy), analyzing selling trends, and optimizing inventory flow throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess strong strategic planning skills to help drive profitable growth and operational excellence. A strong aesthetic eye and genuine passion for apparel and product are essential in this role. The right candidate will not only understand the numbers but also appreciate how product, brand, and consumer experience align—bringing both analytical and creative thinking to the planning process. Position Duties / Responsibilities
Lead the development, execution, and management of merchandise financial plans and forecasts for multiple categories and sales channels Build and maintain weekly/monthly/seasonal reporting, KPI dashboards, and hindsight recaps to identify risks and opportunities Manage pre-season and in-season OTB plans; partner with Buying team on assortment planning and purchase strategies Drive in-season inventory re-forecasting, recommending chase or other actions as needed to optimize sales and margin Collaborate with Ecommerce and Wholesale teams on inventory flow, reallocation, and replenishment strategies to maximize sell-through Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to influence future assortments based on data-driven insights Present key topline performance recaps and action plans to senior management regularly Assist in seasonal budget planning and financial goal setting Performs other related duties as assigned by management Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Competencies
6+ years of relevant planning or merchandising experience in the apparel industry (multichannel experience strongly preferred, women’s experience strongly preferred) Proven ability to develop and manage financial plans, OTB, and inventory forecasts Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, v-lookups, IF formulas, etc.) Expert knowledge of women’s fashion trends, brand & the competitive market Experience with Full Circle ERP and Shopify Plus preferred Strong understanding of retail math, profitability metrics, and inventory KPIs Strategic thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines Self-starter with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Physical Demands / Work Environment
Occasionally to frequently required to sit, stand, walk Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Continually required to talk or hear Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 20 pounds Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Z SUPPLY Perks
Half-Day Fridays year-round Generous clothing discount New chic and modern offices in Costa Mesa, CA Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision 401K with discretionary employer match up to $2500 Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Preventative Health Care Time Off, Paid Birthdays and other perks Paid Maternity & Paternity leave following 1-2 years of service Collaborative, inclusive culture with healthy work/life balance Annual Salary Range
$120,000 - $150,000 EEO Statement
Z SUPPLY is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation for completing this on-line application, please email Careers@zsupplyllc.com. How to apply
Want to join our growing team? Apply today. We hope we get the chance to work with you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr