Women's Wholesale Merchandise Planner

Company: Edgemine Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 60-85k Annual Edgemine, Inc. is seeking a full-time in-house Women's Wholesale Merchandise Planner. We are a wholesale apparel company with the goal of providing trendy, easy-to-wear styles with universal appeal for the junior market. Based in Los Angeles, Edgemine uses its vast global network to create high fashion at accessible prices, and we are looking for motivated individuals to grow with us. This position is 100% in-office. The Women's Wholesale Merchandise Planner at Edgemine will be responsible for optimizing the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process and driving demand forecasting through deep analysis of historical sales data. This role will ensure the right styles and categories are produced each season, meeting financial goals and ensuring efficient inventory management. The Merchandise Planner will play a key role in determining which designs and product categories to produce, aligning production with market trends and customer demand. JOB DESCRIPTION: Open-to-Buy Management: Develop, maintain, and manage the OTB plans across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with the companys sales, margin, and inventory objectives. Continuously monitor OTB to ensure product availability while avoiding overstock. Sales Forecasting & Planning: Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to accurately forecast demand for future seasons. Provide guidance on which styles, categories, and colorways to produce based on past performance and projected trends. Trend Analysis & Inventory Planning: Influence the product assortment, leveraging historical data to predict customer preferences and market demands. Ensure that inventory levels are optimized to meet demand across all sales channels, including e-commerce, wholesale, and trade shows. Product Lifecycle Management: Track the performance of each category, from launch to sell-through, to provide actionable insights on when to reorder bestsellers or adjust the forecast for slow movers. Develop strategies for markdowns or promotions to clear excess inventory when necessary. Historical Data Utilization: Build detailed analysis models to identify which designs, styles, and categories are likely to perform best based on previous sales history. Provide recommendations on SKUs that should be prioritized for production, as well as those that should be minimized. Category & Style Performance Analysis: Conduct detailed weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance reviews of designs and categories, adjusting forecasts and plans as needed to meet sales and margin targets. Inventory Risk Management: Proactively manage risks by adjusting OTB and forecasting models to mitigate potential stockouts or overproduction, ensuring Edgemines competitive edge in the fast-fashion market. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management, preferably in fashion. Strongproficiency in Open-to-Buy planning and forecasting software (e.g., NetSuite) Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on historical sales data to drive production decisions. Strong understanding of inventory management and product lifecycle in fast fashion. Familiarity with trend forecasting tools and techniques. BONUS: Experience working in womens apparel or fast fashion, specifically in a wholesale, e-commerce or drop-ship environment. BENEFITS & PERKS Wellness:PPO health insurance (medical, dental, vision). Financial Well-Being: 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%, Convenience:Daily lunch meals provided. Time Off: Paid Vacation, Annual accrual up to 56hrs. 6 days paid Holidays. 6 days paid sick days. Culture:holiday parties, sample sales, and team-building events. Travel:Paid expenses, food allowance, and the opportunity to explore new cities during free time. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Real world fashion apparel wholesale industry experience Opportunities for skill development and career advancement to grow with the company SCHEDULE 100% In-Office: Monday to Thursday, 8:30AM-6:00PM; Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM WHY JOIN US? At Edgemine, we believe in investing in our employees. Even if you dont meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for individuals who are authentic, accountable, and eager to learn and grow with us.

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