Associate Planner

The Role + PurposeAs an Associate Planner, you’ll help drive the financial success of the business by creating, managing, and analyzing plans that balance sales, margin, and inventory goals, with the support of your manager. You’ll work closely with Merchandising and Allocation to turn data into actionable strategies, supporting the team through insightful analysis, forecasting, and collaboration. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys using both analytical and creative thinking to impact business results.Responsibilities:PreseasonPartner with manager to build preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical data and current trend insightsBuild bottoms-up style plan, in partnership with MerchandisingSummarize opportunities and risks in product and financial plans, incorporating key metrics such as markup, average unit cost, and margin ratePresent financial plans and recommendations to cross-functional partners and leadershipIn SeasonProvide weekly updates on sales, margin, and inventory performance versus forecast at both a high level and style levelPartner with Merchandising, Allocation, and Assortment Planning to make data-driven decisions that optimize product flow, pricing, and receipt managementPrepare in-season forecasts and participate in monthly OTB meetingsAnalyze sell-through and inventory-to-sales ratios, proposing pricing and promotional actions to maximize profitabilityQualifications:RequiredBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field2+ years of experience in planning, allocation, merchandising, or business analyticsStrong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilitiesHighly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative and proactive team player with a strong sense of accountabilityPreferredExperience in a multi-channel retail environment (stores, e-commerce, or wholesale)Familiarity with planning systems (e.g., MAP, o9, Power BI, or similar analytical tool)*This role follows our in-office work model, requiring associates to work from our New York office Tuesday through Thursday each week, effective September 8, 2026.