Assistant Planner – Accessories & Men’s Apparel (Hybrid)

J.McLaughlin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Hybrid or flexible work environment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Discount on merchandise

Bonuses (role-dependent)

Employee referral incentives

Commuter benefits

Clothing allowance

Job summary

J.McLaughlin seeks an Assistant Planner to join our Planning, Allocations and Strategy team, reporting to the Planning Manager. This role is primarily based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and follows a hybrid schedule.

You will support financial and inventory planning for the Accessories & Men's Apparel categories, track sales performance, help build open-to-buy plans, and collaborate across Merchandising and Allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and inventory planning for assigned categories, assisting pre-season and in-season decision-making.
• Track performance against sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Analyze business trends and identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist in building and updating open-to-buy plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising and Allocation.
• Update sales and demand forecasts based on weekly performance.
• Assist in seasonal forecasting and planning processes.
• Analyze promotional performance and pricing strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels, weeks of supply, and sell-through rates.
• Identify excess inventory risks and support markdown strategies.
• Partner with Allocation to ensure inventory is distributed appropriately across channels and stores.
• Track inbound receipts and inventory flow.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

J.McLaughlin seeks an Assistant Planner to join our Planning, Allocations and Strategy team, reporting to the Planning Manager. This role is primarily based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and follows a hybrid schedule.

You will support financial and inventory planning for the Accessories & Men's Apparel categories, track sales performance, help build open-to-buy plans, and collaborate across Merchandising and Allocation.