Senior Merchandise Planner Position Available In Broward, Florida

Be your best self

• join the team at Coldwater Creek & Soft Surroundings! We believe that every woman
• at every stage
• should look and feel her very best.

Like her, our brand is rich with spirit and promise. We’re committed to bringing her unexpected and extraordinary styles that fit her life, so she can always be her best self. We feel the same way about our team. At Coldwater Creek & Soft Surroundings, we have many exciting and rewarding career opportunities at all levels. We’re an omnichannel retailer serving customers online and through our catalogs. Together with our talented team, we continue building on our rich history of unique style and outstanding customer service.

Benefits and perks:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first day of employment Competitive salaries Hybrid remote/in-office work model 401(k) Retirement Plan Match Employee discounts Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Merchandise Planner to join our growing team! Under the supervision of the Merchandise Planning Manager, this role leads the planning and analysis of assigned departments while mentoring and developing a team of planners. This role requires strong analytical acumen, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, drives business results, and models best-in-class planning behaviors. Extensive experience with both inventory and assortment planning is a must. This position will bring high energy, teamwork, and strong attention to detail to the team. This role will work closely with Planning, Merchandising, Sourcing, Business Analysts, Finance, and

IT. RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the merchandise planning strategy and execution for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and merchandise strategies. Partner with buying, inventory, and data teams to develop pre-season plans, in-season forecasts, and post-season hindsight. Review weekly backorder and out of stock reports to determine necessary purchase order placement or adjustment needs. Monitor weekly inbound purchase order reporting to ensure goods arrive on schedule. Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for all size ranges offered. Analyze performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. Lead merchandise planning initiatives, develop strategic plans, and coordinate with various stakeholders. Lead and support semi-annual review and maintenance of inventory classifications. Develop, implement, monitor, and report on core KPIs to ensure effective execution, integration, and performance against inventory targets. Propose and implement solutions to improve key metrics, processes, tools, and reporting. Communicates over/under-bought situations; Provides recommendations for resolution. Review current assortments and provide recommendations for repeat styles and/or color expansion for subsequent seasons. Develop seasonal and event exclusive style count plans. Facilitate post season performance reviews and partners with leadership to develop future strategies. Operate independently, prioritize workload effectively, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision. Mentor and support merchandise planners, sharing expertise, coaching on best practices, and helping develop their skills and careers. Responsible for monitoring Purchase Orders and reconciliation vs. planned buys. Challenge the status quo and offer up new ideas to drive sales. Other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in Supply, Demand, or Inventory planning and execution. BA/BS degree in Business, Statistics, Supply Chain, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong leadership qualities and previous experience mentoring or coaching other team members. Proven analytical and strategic thinking skills with a high level of proficiency in Excel and planning systems. Forecast 21 preferred. Strong business acumen and the ability to influence others through data-driven storytelling. Experience with organizing and working with large amounts of data. Experience managing 40,000+ SKUs in a direct-to-consumer e-commerce environment. Comfortable working autonomously and taking initiative in a dynamic environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.