Merchandise Planner, Swim & ShapewearDepartment: Planning
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year
DescriptionSKIMS is seeking a highly analytical and driven
Planner to support the successful execution of sales and inventory strategies across our e-commerce business. This role is critical in driving financial performance through strategic merchandise planning, detailed analysis, and proactive inventory management.
The Planner will own style-level buy planning and in-season inventory management within their categories, leveraging historical data, current trends, and forward-looking forecasts to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and improve margin.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze sales, inventory, and e-commerce performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to drive the business forward.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate clear and concise reporting recaps for assigned categories, including ad hoc analysis for cross-functional partners.
- Own inventory laddering and SKU-level projections for core styles, ensuring optimal stock levels and supporting a "never out of stock" strategy.
- Execute monthly buys for core products and recommend quarterly updates to core assortments to maintain and improve productivity.
- Build pre-season buy plans for seasonal and non-core categories, partnering closely with Merchandising to align on strategy and present recommendations to leadership.
- Collaborate with wholesale and cross-functional planning partners to optimize inventory turns, maximize revenue, and improve margins.
- Monitor purchase order flow and production updates, proactively recommending adjustments to delivery timing or transportation methods to protect OTB and IMU.
- Conduct size-level analysis and recommend size curves to support accurate buying and allocation strategies.
- Identify risks and opportunities within the business and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
- Contribute to the evolution of planning best practices, tools, and processes, while fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role within apparel, retail, or e-commerce.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, logical formulas; basic macros a plus).
- Strong understanding of inventory planning concepts, including replenishment and ladder planning.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and communicate insights effectively.
- Experience with planning and business intelligence tools such as Toolio, Looker, NetSuite, Google Analytics, or Shopify is a plus.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working under pressure and adapting quickly to changing business needs.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for the SKIMS brand and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
What Makes You a Great FitYou are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You bring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, using data to tell a story and influence decisions. You are proactive, collaborative, and excited to contribute to building best-in-class planning processes at a globally expanding brand.
Benefits, Culture and PerksBenefits and Culture- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
Perks (HQ Location)- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ - M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
