Merchandise Forecasting Planner

Overview

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

At UA Brands, we’re changing the way healthcare and culinary professionals dress. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold—combining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Merchandise Forecasting Planner to join our global organization and play a key role in the success of our Private Brands. In this position, you will take ownership of seasonal forecasting at the style/color level, ensuring accuracy and alignment across product categories. You will be responsible for reviewing production timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing sales strategies to meet financial objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional to contribute to a dynamic team while driving results in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and manage seasonal buy forecasts at the style/color level for both carryover and new styles to support sales goals and inventory requirements, by analyzing historical sales trends, market data, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the product assortment mix and ensure alignment with merchandising strategies.
• Assess inventory levels and work with the production team to prioritize orders, including requesting air freight when necessary.
• Track weekly sales performance and inventory to ensure forecasts align with current trends.
• Proactively provide recommendations to the buying team on promotional cadence, discontinuing slow-selling items, markdown strategies, and revising future buy plans based on current sales trends.
• Collaborate with the B2B sales team to understand customer demand, incorporate their estimated needs into seasonal forecasts, and provide guidance on discontinued products.
• Simplify processes and automate standard reporting; explore and leverage business intelligence tools for reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting software, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices
• Experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with solid Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Microsoft Dynamics AX- ERP system knowledge preferred
• Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities effectively
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• BS/BA Degree - Business, Supply Chain Management

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds

Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. A company computer is provided for business use.

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect Your Income
• Auto Insurance
• Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
• Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
• See more of the benefits we offer

UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.