Associate Manager, Inventory & Merchandising Data Analytics

Associate Manager, Inventory & Merchandising Analytics

Company Overview

Marfa Stance is a luxury British outerwear brand redefining how we consume fashion. Our philosophy is rooted in creating long-lasting pieces designed to be enhanced rather than replaced. With a strong focus on community, creativity, and responsible design, we are building a movement that celebrates individuality and entrepreneurship. This is an exciting time to join our dynamic and growing team, as we embark on new projects, collaborations, and elevated brand experiences.

About the Role

The Associate Manager, Inventory & Merchandising Data Analytics will play a critical role in shaping data for inventory strategy and merchandising insights across all channels (DTC, wholesale, pop-ups, and emerging channels). This role goes beyond reporting — it partners cross-functionally to translate data into actionable business strategies that drive revenue, optimize inventory productivity, and improve profitability. You will act as a key analytical business partner to Merchandising, E-commerce, Design, Production, Finance, and Sales teams — ensuring that inventory planning, pricing, and product strategies are informed by clear, data-driven insight.

This is an extremley data driven role, if you have a passion for building and working in excel models, this is the role for you!

Inventory Strategy & Management (All Channels)

• Own inventory visibility and performance across all channels, ensuring optimal stock allocation, flow, and productivity.
• Drive weekly and monthly inventory reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, and E-commerce/Stores to align intake, allocation, and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor and improve key inventory KPIs including sell-through, stock turns, weeks of supply, and aged inventory.
• Build and maintain a robust WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) framework to support forward-looking inventory planning.
• Proactively identify excess, slow-moving, or at-risk inventory and recommend strategies (pricing, promotions, channel shifts, bundling).

Strategic Analytics & Business Insights

• Develop clear data narratives that translate complex analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support strategic decision-making by analyzing customer behavior, product performance, channel trends, and market dynamics.
• Identify opportunities to optimize merchandising strategies, product assortments, and lifecycle planning.
• Provide forward-looking insights that support revenue growth, margin expansion, and improved inventory efficiency.
• Contribute to scenario planning and forecasting models to support financial and assortment planning.

Pricing & Profitability Optimization

• Support pricing strategy development through scenario modeling and margin analysis.
• Conduct pricing elasticity and performance analysis across channels.
• Partner with Finance and Merchandising to align margin targets with inventory and sell-through strategies.
• Gather and synthesize competitive pricing intelligence to inform retail architecture and product positioning.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a key analytical partner across Product, Design, E-commerce, Production, Finance, and Sales teams.
• Present insights and recommendations in leadership meetings, influencing decision-making with clarity and confidence.
• Ensure alignment between inventory strategy and overall company growth objectives.
• Support business reviews and strategic planning sessions with structured reporting and forward-looking analysis.

Reporting & Operational Excellence

• Maintain and enhance weekly/monthly sales and inventory dashboards.
• Build scalable reporting frameworks that improve visibility and decision-making efficiency.
• Introduce best practices in data analysis, forecasting, and merchandising reporting.
• Support inventory and sample management processes with improved systems and tracking discipline.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational flexibility and transparency across the DTC business.

Who You Are

• A lover of data analytics and commercially minded professional who thinks beyond reporting and into strategy.
• Confident translating data into clear business narratives and recommendations.
• Comfortable influencing cross-functional stakeholders and presenting insights to senior leaders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ownership mentality
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growing brand environment. Passionate about fashion, product, and building operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Merchandising, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, inventory management, or retail analytics.
• Experience managing WSSI and inventory planning across multiple channels.
• Strong Excel proficiency (advanced level required).
• Experience with ERP, merchandising systems, or inventory planning tools preferred.
• Experience building dashboards (e.g., BI tools) is a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, growing brand that values sustainability, creativity, and efficiency. If you are passionate about logistics and operations and want to contribute to a purpose-driven business, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their experience and why they are a perfect fit for this role.
• Please send your application to john@marfastance.com with the subject line “Associate Manager, Inventory & Merchandising Analytics - [Your Name]".
• Please note that we might take more than a week to respond to your initial application.
• Please note that this position requires being in the office 4 or 5 days a week, depending on the needs of the business.
• Please note you must be eligible to legally work in the United Kingdom for this role.