Description Inter Miami CF is seeking a Merchandise Planner to support the financial planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization of the club’s retail and e-commerce merchandise business. This role is responsible for driving data-informed planning decisions that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity across channels. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with experience balancing financial targets, inventory health, and business needs in a fast-paced retail environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Forecasting • Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise plans, forecasts, and budgets. • Own sales, margin, and inventory forecasts across retail, stadium, and e-commerce channels. • Partner with Finance to align merchandise plans with broader financial targets and reporting. • Monitor performance against plan and proactively recommend adjustments to optimize results. Inventory Management & Optimization • Manage inventory flow, depth, and timing to support demand while minimizing risk. • Analyze sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory turns to drive replenishment and exit strategies. • Identify risks and opportunities related to overages, shortages, and aging inventory. • Support allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Performance Analysis & Reporting • Produce regular reporting on sales performance, inventory health, and margin trends. • Partner with Merchandising and Licensing teams to provide insights that inform assortment and buy decisions. • Analyze product-level and category-level performance to support future planning cycles. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Merchandising, Licensing, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to align planning assumptions and execution. • Support go-to-market planning for key launches, events, and peak business moments. • Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Ownership • Maintain accurate planning tools, forecasts, and documentation with high attention to detail. • Continuously refine planning processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. • Operate with a solutions-oriented mindset, balancing precision with business agility. Requirements • 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, or a related analytical role. • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or planning tools. • Experience forecasting sales, managing inventory metrics, and analyzing performance. • Ability to communicate insights clearly to both analytical and non-analytical partners. • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven retail environment.