Senior Retail Planner, Accessories & Merch
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JobgetherRetail
United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary$80,000–$110,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–8+ years
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisMicrosoft Excel
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in retail planning, allocation, merchandise strategy, or a related field.
- Experience managing high-SKU, high-velocity retail categories such as consumer products, convenience, accessories, or similar industries.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail planning, forecasting, or inventory management systems.
- Strong understanding of retail financial concepts including open-to-buy, margin, inventory turns, sell-through, and forecasting.
- Proven ability to use analytics and insights to influence buying decisions and business strategies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with buyers, operations teams, and leadership.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
- Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must meet applicable industry compliance requirements, including required background checks and regulatory approvals.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage annual, seasonal, and monthly financial plans, including sales, margin, receipt, and inventory forecasts.
- Develop open-to-buy strategies and ensure alignment between financial targets, merchandising priorities, and inventory investments.
- Analyze trends, customer behavior, and performance data to identify growth opportunities and improve category profitability.
- Partner with buyers to influence assortment planning, SKU introductions, product exits, vendor discussions, and lifecycle strategies.
- Develop allocation strategies that ensure the right products reach the right locations based on demand signals, store profiles, and customer demographics.
- Create store segmentation models and optimize replenishment processes to maintain strong in-stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
- Monitor inventory health, identify risks related to aging or slow-moving products, and recommend markdown or reallocation strategies.
- Lead business reviews by translating complex reporting into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Conduct post-launch and promotional performance analysis to identify learnings and improve future planning decisions.
- Support the development of scalable inventory management processes and operational improvements.
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