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Job Title: Sales Planner
Company: Star Children's Dress Company
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Star Children's Dress Company designs and produces fashionable yet affordable dresses for girls. With offices in New York City and a distribution center in Amelia, Virginia, our team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality products to retailers across the country. We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Sales Planner to support our growing sales operations.
Position Overview
The Sales Planner will play a key role in supporting the sales team by analyzing sales performance, managing order flow, forecasting demand, and coordinating with internal departments including production, merchandising, and distribution. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced apparel environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze weekly and seasonal sales performance and provide actionable insights to the sales team and management.
- Create and maintain sales forecasts by style, customer, and delivery window.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and distribution to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Manage order entry and tracking to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Prepare sales reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal meetings and retail partners.
- Partner with merchandising and design teams to analyze product performance and recommend assortment strategies.
- Support key account planning and seasonal market preparation.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in sales planning, merchandise planning, or wholesale apparel sales support.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP or order management systems preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the apparel or fashion industry strongly preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience, starting at $75k
- Health and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Weekly payroll with direct deposit available after the third week of employment
- Creative professional work environment
Work Schedule
Standard office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Salary : $75,000