Planner

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Planner, you will support the success of our assortment and inventory strategy by driving data-driven merchandise planning. This role requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of sales trends, inventory management, and financial forecasting. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure inventory investments align with business objectives. This role is based in our NYC corporate office (3 days in office.)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• SALES PLANNING
  • Maintain and update weekly and monthly sales plans by channel.
  • Assist in preparing sales performance recaps and trend analyses for leadership.

• REPORTING & ANALYSIS
  • Generate and manage weekly/monthly reporting at the department and category levels.
  • Analyze seasonal and collection performance, identifying key hits, misses, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support seasonal KPI reporting across departments, collections, and channels.
  • Provide data-driven insights on potential risks within departments/categories.
  • Analyze sales productivity and collaborate on strategies to optimize inventory and sales potential.

• INVENTORY AND OTB MANAGEMENT
  • Assist in managing seasonal, core, and carryover inventory to align with sales plans.
  • Support inventory planning for new store openings.
  • Maintain and update sales and receipt plans by location and/or category.
  • Contribute to OTB forecasting by tracking trends, evaluating stock-to-sales ratios, and optimizing receipt flow.
  • Monitor and maintain OTB inventory levels to support sales plans.

• SEASONAL BUDGET
  • Assist in building seasonal budgets in partnership with the Merchandising team.
  • Conduct pre-season analysis and contribute to seasonal planning and finalization.

• REPLENISHMENT
  • Provide data and recommendations for replenishment targets to maintain OTB levels.
  • Re-forecast replenishment demand monthly and support buy execution based on lead times.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide forecasting updates.

ABOUT YOU

• 3-4+ years of planning or buying experience
• High level of conceptual creative ability. Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with divisional leaders to lead investment strategies that drive business
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Embraces a culture of learning and advocacy
• Has lived experiences with people from different backgrounds and diverse teams
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Compensation for the role will be determined based candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.