What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Planner position at Mashburn, LLC?
WHAT IS THE BRAND?
Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 2007. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn), and other high-quality, iconic brands. Mashburn aims to be the best in American style and service... a brand that offers luxury-quality product at accessible prices, delivered with a memorable customer experience, and driven by a deeply personal brand voice that expresses the passion and inspiration of our founders.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
Associate Planner works with the Mashburn planning and merchandising teams by conducting sales and inventory planning, receipt management, and ad hoc reporting by classification and season. This position is dynamic and fast-paced and requires forging trusted cross-functional partnerships. This position reports to a Planner and is a full-time, non-exempt role based in Atlanta.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Develop men's and women's sales replenishment forecasts and inventory plans to ensure optimal stock levels and maximize profitability
- Drive and execute monthly OTB planning with receipt management by category
- Generate and analyze reports on sales, inventory levels, and other key metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with merchandising, production, and allocation teams to optimize product assortment, placement, and sell through strategies
- Achieve annual DTC sales plans
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS?
- 2-3 years of retail planning experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, Oracle, etc.)
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners
- Can effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
- Is a motivated, resourceful problem-solver and team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Approaches situations with positivity, flexibility, and creativity, even under pressure with tight deadlines
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit & enthusiasm for growing with Mashburn
- Reflective of our core values of hopeful, helpful, hardworking, nimble, hospitable, humble, and honest
This position is onsite at our Atlanta, GA headquarters.
Compensation will be based on relevant experience and required skills for the role.