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.
