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Product Planning / Merchandising Stragtegy manager Jobs in Los Angeles at Nana Jacqueline
Product Planning Manager
Merchandising & Commercial Strategy — US Market Focus
American Market Full-Time Senior Level 5+ Years Exp. Light Luxury / Designer Womenswear
We are seeking a commercially sharp, data-literate, and trend-forward Product Planning Manager to drive
our merchandising strategy for the US market. You will sit at the intersection of creative vision and
business performance — translating market intelligence into winning product assortments for today’s
American luxury women’s consumer.
5+ 360° US OTB
Years required End-to-end ownership Market expertise Budget authority
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do
Strategy & trend intelligence
— Lead ongoing research into global fashion trends, US market dynamics, and competitive activity — with
particular focus on the American contemporary and light-luxury women’s segment.
— Analyze brand DNA, target customer profiles, and evolving consumer behaviors; synthesize media moments
and cultural signals to forecast breakout product elements (color, fabric, silhouette, styling).
— Develop annual and seasonal merchandise strategies, including product line architecture, price band planning,
go-to-market phasing, and OTB (Open-to-Buy) budgets aligned with brand positioning and financial targets.
Data-driven planning & inventory optimization
— Mine historical sell-through data to diagnose root causes behind top and bottom performers, feeding actionable
insights into future development cycles.
— Build and maintain sales forecasting models; set SKU-level reorder, production-cut, and markdown plans to
optimize inventory turn, reduce overstock risk, and improve sell-through rates.
— Monitor real-time performance across all US channels (e-commerce, wholesale, DTC retail); rapidly adjust
assortment strategy to capture upside and mitigate risk.
Product development & process management
— Partner with design and development teams to translate trend and data insights into commercially viable
product concepts appropriate for the US customer.
— Lead product review meetings, providing merchandising-lens feedback on design sketches, materials, fit, and
pricing — ensuring each product balances aesthetic appeal with commercial potential.
— Own the end-to-end product development calendar: from concept sign-off through sampling, production, and
on-time market delivery.
• In-season performance & KPI ownership
— Track post-launch sales performance against plan; initiate responsive tactical adjustments (replenishment,
markdowns, channel rebalancing).
— Own core commercial metrics: gross margin, sell-through rate, weeks of supply, inventory turn, and
stock-to-sales ratio.
• Team leadership & cross-functional collaboration
— Lead and develop the merchandise planning team; foster a culture of data fluency, fashion acuity, and rigorous
commercial discipline.
— Act as the central connector between design, sales, marketing, and supply chain — ensuring information flows
efficiently and functional priorities are aligned toward shared business outcomes.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
What we are looking for
Experience
5+ years in product planning or merchandising at a
recognized light-luxury or designer women’s brand; deep
familiarity with US retail and e-commerce channels.
US market knowledge
First-hand understanding of American consumer tastes,
shopping behavior, and key distribution channels
(Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks, DTC, etc.); study or
work experience in the US strongly preferred.
Analytical capability
Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, BI platforms); able
to build forecasting models, interpret sell-through data, and
translate numbers into clear commercial decisions.
Product expertise
Thorough knowledge of the full product development
lifecycle — from concept and fabric sourcing through
sampling, costing, and final delivery; fluent in materials,
construction, and cost structures.
Commercial acumen
Results-oriented with outstanding business instincts; adept
at balancing creative integrity with financial discipline;
confident influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all
levels.
Fashion sensibility
Genuine passion for fashion; refined aesthetic judgment
and an intuitive grasp of what resonates with the modern
American luxury woman — rooted in culture, not just trend
reports.Education
Bachelor’s degree or above; fashion design, fashion
merchandising, apparel engineering, marketing, or related
field preferred.
Language
Professional English proficiency required for US market
collaboration; Mandarin is an asset for internal
communication.
Qualified candidates please submit your portfolio, resume, and a brief statement on your US market perspective.
Pay: $60,290.06 – $72,607.38 per year
Work Location: In person
Title: Product Planning / Merchandising Stragtegy manager
Company: Nana Jacqueline
Location: Los Angeles
