Associate Merchandise Planner - Women's Apparel at Meison – Grapevine, Texas

MEISON is a collection of high-end and luxury women’s apparel brands including Jones New York, Misook, Ming Wang, and Kasper. We focus on elevated, timeless workwear and fashions that are easy to mix-and-match and designed to help build an effortless and reusable wardrobe. Our brands are found online, through specialty boutiques, and in stores with our various retail partners such as Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Dillard’s.

Position Summary:
Meison is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to join our team. This role will oversee merchandise planning, inventory management, and production flow across both wholesale (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. The ideal candidate will not only build financial and merchandise plans but also partner with vendors and factories to ensure smooth production and on-time deliveries.

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

Benefits:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer Covered Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for Employees
• 401K

Responsibilities:

Merchandise & Financial Planning (50%)

• Develop seasonal sales, margin, promo and inventory plans across brands, categories, and channels (B2B & DTC).
• Build and maintain Open-to-Buy (OTB) framework; track receipts, sales trends, and risks.
• Partner with buying/merchandising teams to shape assortments that balance financial goals with brand strategy.
• Monitor sell-through performance; recommend reorders, markdowns, and promo strategies.

Inventory & Reporting (20%)

• Forecast and monitor inventory flow into distribution centers and wholesale doors.
• Deliver weekly/monthly recaps on sales, margin, and inventory; highlight risks/opportunities.
• Coordinate with logistics to align inbound schedules with sales and promotional plans

Production & Vendor Communication (15%)

• Translate merchandise plans into production forecasts, aligning buy quantities with vendor capacity.
• Partner with operations to track production status, ship windows, and delivery flow.
• Communicate adjustments (upsize, cutbacks, color/style drops) based on sales trends and inventory needs.
• Ensure vendors meet compliance, packaging, and quality requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)

• Work closely with Merchandising, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams to align product availability with brand strategy.
• Partner with Marketing on promo calendars to ensure product readiness for campaigns.
• Provide insights to leadership on seasonal hindsight and forward-looking opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or other closely related field. Master’s preferred
• 1-3 years of planning, merchandising, or supply chain experience in apparel or retail.
• Strong analytical and Excel/BI skills (NetSuite/NSAW experience a plus).
• Proven ability to manage inventory flow and build financial plans.
• Experience communicating with overseas vendors and navigating production timelines.
• Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple brands, seasons, and channels.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and comfortable influencing cross-functional partners

More about Meison

We are a family owned and operated company, and our core values help shape our company culture. These core values are the foundation that we use to build our team, collaborate with each other, and how we approach our work. We are committed to understanding our customers, solving problems by finding and applying solutions, speaking up when we need help all while valuing our time, money and resources.

As we continue to grow and bring new brands into our portfolio, we strive to become one of the preeminent providers of women's high-end luxury apparel in the US. Our goal through all of our efforts is to create a welcoming, inspiring environment that makes it easy for our customers to build a quality wardrobe that works for their style and their lives. They should not have to worry about what to wear or buy next — we do the thinking for them through our passionate understanding of their wants and needs when it comes to getting dressed. Not only do our collections delight the imagination, they also teach our customers how to dress, offering value beyond the aesthetic of a well-designed wardrobe.