Associate Merchandise Planner

Title: Associate Planner

Reports to: Director of Planning

Location: Hybrid (Mon – Thurs onsite at our NYC HQ; Friday WFH)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Associate Planner to join our amazing team! In this role, you will be responsible for inventory management across multiple business channels and locations, and providing analysis to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and the ability to use data insights to drive business strategies. This role is essential in ensuring that we meet customer demands while minimizing excess inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage total company inventory between DTC and Wholesale businesses and multiple warehouse locations
• Analyze by store selling and replenishment needs
• Allocate inventory to all retail locations on a weekly basis
• Work closely with Director and Planner to manage and update pre-season and in-season buys
• Provide updated selling and product information for seasonal assortment reviews
• Manage all sku creation and ongoing maintenance
• Handle ad-hoc requests for reporting and analysis to support cross-functional business meetings and initiatives

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ in Demand Planning and/or related financial/analytical experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Advanced Retail Math
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the home, retail, or consumer goods industry is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $65k-70k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.