Associate Merchandise Planner

🏢 About FOCOTeam Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.Our product portfolio spans apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods, collectibles, and novelty items—supported by a robust global supply chain and a fast-moving retail and eCommerce business. We create fan-focused products that connect people to the teams, players, and moments they love.🎯 The OpportunityFOCO is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner - Licensed Consumer Products to support pre-season and in-season planning across assigned categories. This role is responsible for helping drive sales, margin, and inventory performance through forecasting, open-to-buy management, reporting, and business analysis.You will partner closely with Buying, Planning, and cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities, recommend actions, and help ensure the business is positioned to maximize profitable growth. This is an ideal opportunity for an analytically strong planner who thrives in a fast-paced consumer products environment and enjoys turning data into action.📊 What You’ll DoPre-Season & In-Season PlanningBuild and maintain class-level and category-level sales, inventory, and margin plansSupport development of seasonal financial plans using historical performance, current trends, and business driversUpdate in-season forecasts based on performance, receipts, demand shifts, and changing business needsHelp align product and inventory plans to support launches, replenishment, and key selling periodsOpen-to-Buy & Inventory ManagementManage weekly Open-to-Buy (OTB) for assigned areasMonitor inventory flow, weeks of supply, and sell-through performanceIdentify chase opportunities, inventory risks, and excess positionsPartner with Buying to recommend actions that improve inventory productivity and protect marginReporting, Analysis & RecommendationsMonitor business performance against sales, inventory, and margin targetsHighlight early warning signs and emerging trends through weekly and monthly analysisPrepare recaps and recommendations for management and merchant partnersUse data to support decisions around receipts, reorders, pricing, markdowns, and assortment changesCross-Functional PartnershipPartner closely with Buying, Planning, Merchandising, and other cross-functional teamsBuild trust through clear communication, strong follow-through, and actionable recommendationsPresent risks and opportunities to management in a concise and commercially relevant wayContribute to planning process improvements, tool enhancements, and reporting accuracy✅ What You’ll BringRequiredBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, allocation, buying support, or related analytical retail/eCommerce functionStrong Excel skills, including comfort with large data sets, formulas, pivots, and reportingStrong analytical, quantitative, and retail math skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentClear written and verbal communication skillsPreferredExperience managing or supporting OTBExperience in retail, eCommerce, apparel, collectibles, or licensed consumer productsFamiliarity with planning systemsExperience with Financial ERP - Microsoft Dynamics GP and / or Business Central (BC)Experience supporting seasonal and in-season forecastingStrong understanding of sell-through, weeks of supply, margin, and inventory productivity metrics🧠 Key CompetenciesForecasting and merchandise planningOTB managementInventory analysisRetail math and margin analysisCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving and commercial judgementAdaptability and prioritization🌟 Why FOCO?Work on products tied to the biggest sports leagues and entertainment brandsJoin a fast-growing business at the intersection of fandom, product, and commerceGain exposure across buying, planning, merchandising, and inventory strategyBe part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas move quickly🎉 Tryouts are open at FOCO! If you’re ready to grow your career in merchandise planning and help shape fan-focused assortments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.