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The Merchandise Planning Associate supports the planning team in analyzing business performance and executing financial and inventory strategies. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn retail planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will work closely with Merchandising, Production, and Inventory & Allocation teams to support in-season business analysis and contribute to future planning efforts. Support merchandise planners and merchants in building and maintaining sales, inventory, and markdown plans. Assist with pre-season and seasonal planning processes by gathering data, updating reports, and contributing insights.
Help develop weekly sales, markdown, and receipt plans using historical data and current trends. Monitor inventory levels and assist in tracking receipts to support optimal inventory flow. Analyze business performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare reports and build financial presentations for team meetings.
Conduct basic hindsight analysis to support future planning decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally and provide day-to-day support to planning and merchandising teams. Learn and apply retail planning tools, systems, and processes.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent years of experience preferred. 1+ years of experience in retail, planning, finance, analytics, or related field (internships included).