You create regular reports & analyses, e.g., on sell-through, NOS rate, inventory turnover, weeks of supply, as well as size and color performance
You analyze the performance of items, categories, collections and sales channels
You spot trends, outliers and early indicators — before they become a problem
You derive concrete recommendations, e.g., for: reorders or cancelations
Assortment and quantity adjustments
Input for upcoming collections
You support purchasing and collection planning with data-driven decision basis
You analyze sell-in vs. sell-out in wholesale and make differences visible
You identify best & worst sellers and explain why they are
You work closely with purchasing, sales, product management and retail
You continuously develop KPIs, dashboards and analysis standards

Completed commercial training or degree (e.g., Business Administration, Textile Management, Fashion Management, Business Informatics)
Initial to several years of experience in the textile environment is an advantage — private label experience is a plus but not required
Good understanding of: collection logics
Seasonality cycles
Retail and/or wholesale mechanics
Confident use of merchandise management systems (e.g., SAP, Navision, Infor or similar)
Very good Excel skills, ideally experience with BI or reporting tools
You think analytically, but always with a business mindset
You can explain numbers clearly and translate them into decisions
Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working

Merchandise Planning Manager – m/w/d

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