Design Your Future at PVHMerchandise PlannerThe TeamWithin our Omni Planning & Allocation team, the mission is to drive commercial performance through strong financial planning, demand forecasting, and smart allocation & replenishment across all channels and categories. The team sets the strategic guardrails for promotions and markdown decisions, ensuring margin and profitability are maximized.As the backbone of the department, the team works closely with Buying & Merchandising, DTC Channels (eCom, Full Price, Outlet), Regional Hubs, and Finance to ensure all inventory and product decisions are aligned with company-wide planning strategies.This is an evergreen opportunity — we continuously connect with strong planning talent across Europe who are interested in joining our team in Amsterdam and potentially relocating to the Netherlands as part of their next career step.The RoleAs a Merchandise Planner, you are responsible for developing and executing merchandise financial and inventory plans across Full Price, Outlet or eCommerce channels for selected product categories or divisions. You work closely with Trade, Buying and Branch Planning teams to ensure alignment across sales, margin and inventory targets. Your contribution directly supports operational excellence and commercial success.Key ResponsibilitiesMerchandise Planning Develop merchandise plans including inventory buy targets, seasonal sales and margin targetsPartner with commercial planning and buying strategy teams to ensure alignment
Seasonal Reviews
Conduct hindsight analysis and define forward strategies with Buying counterparts
Store & Channel Reviews
Prepare store clusters based on store types, capacity grading and location needsAlign with Branch Planning and eCommerce planning teams
Buying Budget & Quantification
Develop buying budgets to meet sales and stock targetsReview and finalize SKU-level buy quantities ahead of deadlines
Allocation & Replenishment
Optimize initial allocation and seasonal/NOS replenishment frameworksPrepare monthly NOS demand plans based on trends and stock levels
Open-to-Buy Management
Manage WSSI forecasting and monitor in-season performanceIdentify risks and opportunities, driving actions to maximize profitability
Promotions & Markdown
Define financial guardrails and discount strategiesBalance margin protection with inventory clearance objectives
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to system and process enhancements to increase team efficiency
Measures of Success
Delivery of net sales and net margin in line with targetsStrong stock management (stock turn)High planning accuracy across merchandise plans
Requirements
3–5+ years' experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, branch planning or commercial planning within fashion, retail or consumer goodsStrong understanding of merchandise planning, markdown and promotion managementCommercial and results-driven mindsetStrong analytical and data-driven decision-making skillsEffective stakeholder management across cross-functional teamsExperience managing omni-channel inventory flows and demand forecastingKnowledge of planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)Strong problem-solving skillsHighly adaptable and proactiveFluent in EnglishBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Retail preferredInterest in relocating to the Netherlands and joining our Amsterdam-based team
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