Planner – Merchandising

About the Role:

Lead merchandising and planning strategies for multiple categories to drive sales and profitability. Support planning analysts and collaborate with merchandising, financial planning, programming, and other cross-functional teams using data analysis and retail-trend knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop merchandise strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic direction for financial plans and in-season OTB discussions.
• Build assortment strategies supporting financial targets.
• Evaluate category performance against KPIs.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Manage category plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate work and improve planning processes and tools.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance planning culture.
• Manage and develop Planning Analysts.
• Build trust with cross-functional partners through data-driven insights.
• Present business cases and support company initiatives.

Experience and Background Needed:

Strategic, data-minded retail professional with commercial acumen, strong collaboration and mentoring abilities, adaptability, accountability, and the ability to translate sales data and market trends into category strategies and financial plans.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or another quantitative field preferred.

Years of experience:

• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail buying, or a related role.

Technical skills:

• Planning and analytical skills, Excel, and Business Intelligence.
• E-commerce, off-price, and multi-brand retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of retail trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.

What our team offers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Flexible time off and remote/hybrid work options.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• Paid volunteer opportunities and DEI celebrations.
• Opportunity to make an impact at a mission-driven, growing company.

We encourage you to apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every qualification. The company values passion, curiosity, learning, and diverse perspectives.

Work Authorization:

Compensation considers experience, education, certifications, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and business needs. Offers may also include bonus or commission, stock options, paid time off, and insurance benefits. Final offer amounts may vary.