Merchandise Planner

St Albans | Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced retail Merchandiser or Merchandise Planner with strong analytical skills and commercial awareness?

We’re looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our team at Skechers and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of our UK and European retail business.

Working closely with our Buying, Allocation and Merchandising teams, you’ll use your analytical expertise and commercial insight to optimise stock levels, maximise sales opportunities and support key merchanise planning decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Analyse sales and inventory performance, identifying commercial opportunities, risks and areas for improvement.
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) plans and develop sales and inventory forecasts.
• Work closely with Buying and Allocation teams to support effective stock planning and inventory management.
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions relating to stock levels, future orders and markdowns.
• Prepare financial reports and communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in retail merchandising or merchandise planning within a product-focused retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness, with experience interpreting sales, stock and financial data.
• Experience in merchandise financial planning, forecasting and SKU/category-level analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large datasets.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience building relationships and working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities.

What Skechers offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A fun and dynamic working environment.
• Product discount.
• Free onsite parking.

 Find out more about our benefits and perks once you’ve applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers. 

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

BE YOU – FEEL WELCOME

 

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.  

 

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.