Merchandise Planner, Clothing (Houston, TX or Columbus, OH)

Location: 8760 Clay Road Houston, Texas 77080

Employee Type: Regular

We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

Be part of our next chapter.
francesca’s is writing a new story—one of reinvention, relevance, and bold growth. With 410 boutiques in 45 states, a fastgrowing ecommerce business, and a powerful brand, we’re building something fresh in the world of accessible fashion. Following some hard but necessary chapters, we’re now on the rise—and we’re calling in strategic thinkers, boundarypushers, and builders to shape what comes next.

This is a unique opportunity to turn insight into impact. We’re not looking for someone to maintain the status quo, we want a datasavvy, productobsessed planner who thrives at the intersection of creativity and analytics. If you love uncovering trends, driving smart inventory strategies, and making sure the right products show up in the right places at the right time, we’d love to meet you.

This position will be based in Houston, TX or Columbus, OH.

What You’ll Own

• Category & Location Strategy: Partner with Buyers, Allocators, and the Planning team to build categorylevel plans that drive sales, profitability, and inventory productivity across our boutique footprint.
• InSeason & PreSeason Forecasting: Translate trends and performance into action by creating datadriven plans and reforecasts that inform buys, drive allocation strategies, and optimize markdowns.
• Assortment Planning: Develop attributebased assortment plans by store volume group, helping ensure the right product mix is delivered to each location.
• Performance Reporting: Deliver weekly business recaps, ad hoc analysis, and reporting on bestsellers, underperformers, and aged inventory to guide key business decisions.
• New Store Planning: Partner on new boutique openings to ensure appropriate inventory levels and category representation from day one.
• Promotion & Markdown Strategy: Analyze promotional performance and influence future event planning and inventory strategies to drive margin and sellthrough.
• Boutique Support: Act as the goto partner for boutique leaders on merchandiserelated questions, inventory issues, and business opportunities.

• What You Bring

  • 2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, demand planning, allocation, or a related financialanalytical retail role
  • Strong forecasting skills and a deep understanding of retail math and inventory KPIs
  • Confidence using planning tools, allocation software, and Excel to turn data into action
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to zoom in on details and zoom out on longterm planning
  • Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to partner crossfunctionally across Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Stores
  • Resourceful and solutionoriented—able to problemsolve with limited information while using data to guide decisions
  • A degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

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    You’ll Thrive Here If You:

    • Get energized by turning numbers into narratives—and using them to make decisions
    • Are excited by a fastpaced, entrepreneurial environment with lots of white space
    • Know that great product strategy is equal parts art and science
    • Love the balance of creative collaboration and headsdown analysis
    • Stay curious, ask great questions, and constantly look for ways to improve
    • Are passionate about helping stores succeed—and believe that planning is a key partner in that mission

    • Why Now? Why francesca’s?
      We’re not starting over—we’re evolving. Building on the strength of our heritage, customer love, and unique brand personality, we’re making bold moves to become even more relevant to the women we serve today. With a clear growth strategy, a reenergized leadership team, and the backing of a passionate community, francesca’s is entering a new chapter—and it’s one you’ll want to help write.

      Our Culture + Perks

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
      • 401(k) with company match
      • Associate Discount + Merchandise Credit
      • A culture of curiosity, inclusion, and continuous learning

      • francesca’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all voices, identities, and perspectives.

        This description is intended to outline the general nature of the role. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment and may be updated as our business evolves.