Apparel Merchandise Planner & Inventory Analyst
About the Job
• Southern Marsh is a retail lifestyle apparel brand
• This is merchandise planning (not manufacturing supply chain)
• Experience must be in retail inventory for apparel
We are a growing apparel retail brand seeking an experienced Demand Planner & Inventory Analyst with direct experience in retail apparel inventory planning. This role is focused on merchandise planning, sell-through analysis, and retail allocation — not manufacturing or production planning.
• **Previous experience with retail apparel inventory planning required. Please list specific brands in questionnaire to be considered.***
What You’ll Do
• Keep track of how much inventory we need and when we need it for various product categories and across seasons.
• Work with different teams (sales, stores, online, and warehouse) to stay on top of what’s selling and what’s coming next.
• Double-check orders and help stores get the right products entered into the system.
• Look at sales numbers and trends to help decide what we should order more (or less) of for each of our selling channels.
• Help move products around if one store or channel has too much or too little.
• Create simple reports that explain what’s happening with sales and inventory.
• Join team meetings to share updates, problems, and ideas.
• Look for ways to improve how we plan and keep track of products.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of retail apparel inventory planning experience
• Experience planning seasonal assortments in a retail environment
• Experience managing size curves, color ratios, and SKU productivity
• Background in retail POS-driven inventory analysis
• Experience supporting wholesale and/or DTC retail channels (if applicable)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Experience with ERP, MRP systems and data visualization tools.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
This role is not a fit for candidates with experience exclusively in:
• Manufacturing production planning
• Logistics-only inventory management
• Amazon marketplace planning
• CPG / food & beverage demand planning
About Southern Marsh
Southern Marsh is a Southern-inspired lifestyle brand known for timeless, comfortable apparel and accessories. From casual t-shirts and polos to button-downs and outerwear, our collections reflect the charm of Southern living. With a presence in over 700 wholesale retailer stores nationwide, our own four brick-and-mortar stores in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and a thriving eCommerce business, we continue to grow while staying true to our roots in quality, comfort, and style.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Have you supported brick-and-mortar APPAREL RETAIL inventory? As an ANALYST (not merchandiser or store management team). If so, which brands?
• Have you worked in a retail environment planning seasonal apparel assortments as an ANALYST (not merchandiser or store management team)? If so, which brands?
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• apparel retail inventory analysis and planning: 2 years (Required)
Location:
• United States (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now
• Southern Marsh is a retail lifestyle apparel brand
• This is merchandise planning (not manufacturing supply chain)
• Experience must be in retail inventory for apparel
We are a growing apparel retail brand seeking an experienced Demand Planner & Inventory Analyst with direct experience in retail apparel inventory planning. This role is focused on merchandise planning, sell-through analysis, and retail allocation — not manufacturing or production planning.
• **Previous experience with retail apparel inventory planning required. Please list specific brands in questionnaire to be considered.***
What You’ll Do
• Keep track of how much inventory we need and when we need it for various product categories and across seasons.
• Work with different teams (sales, stores, online, and warehouse) to stay on top of what’s selling and what’s coming next.
• Double-check orders and help stores get the right products entered into the system.
• Look at sales numbers and trends to help decide what we should order more (or less) of for each of our selling channels.
• Help move products around if one store or channel has too much or too little.
• Create simple reports that explain what’s happening with sales and inventory.
• Join team meetings to share updates, problems, and ideas.
• Look for ways to improve how we plan and keep track of products.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of retail apparel inventory planning experience
• Experience planning seasonal assortments in a retail environment
• Experience managing size curves, color ratios, and SKU productivity
• Background in retail POS-driven inventory analysis
• Experience supporting wholesale and/or DTC retail channels (if applicable)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Experience with ERP, MRP systems and data visualization tools.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
This role is not a fit for candidates with experience exclusively in:
• Manufacturing production planning
• Logistics-only inventory management
• Amazon marketplace planning
• CPG / food & beverage demand planning
About Southern Marsh
Southern Marsh is a Southern-inspired lifestyle brand known for timeless, comfortable apparel and accessories. From casual t-shirts and polos to button-downs and outerwear, our collections reflect the charm of Southern living. With a presence in over 700 wholesale retailer stores nationwide, our own four brick-and-mortar stores in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and a thriving eCommerce business, we continue to grow while staying true to our roots in quality, comfort, and style.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Have you supported brick-and-mortar APPAREL RETAIL inventory? As an ANALYST (not merchandiser or store management team). If so, which brands?
• Have you worked in a retail environment planning seasonal apparel assortments as an ANALYST (not merchandiser or store management team)? If so, which brands?
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• apparel retail inventory analysis and planning: 2 years (Required)
Location:
• United States (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now