Associate Merchandise Planner

Lucky Brand; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucky Brand is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner responsible for supporting sales and inventory strategies through analysis of financial performance and market insights. The role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for driving business results within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off programs

Flexible work schedule

Generous employee discount program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of Merchandise Planning or related experience.
• Global business analysis and strategic thinking skills required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction of sales and inventory through analysis.
• Create pre-season sales, margin, and inventory plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and present forecasts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microstrategy

Job description

This range is provided by Lucky Brand. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Assistant, Corporate Recruitment @ Catalyst Brands | HR

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Merchandise Planner to join our team. The Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for supporting the strategic direction of sales and inventory for select business categories through comprehensive analysis of financial performance, historical data, and current market insights. They will manage key performance indicators through the use of various merchandise reporting tools, ensuring top sales are being met. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for driving business results.

Position Responsibilities:

• Execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that align and support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company.

• With guidance, create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by department, class, and/or SKU to support product and financial strategies. Review with manager.

• Analyze historical data and current trends to recap business. Identify risks and opportunities by department and by class. In partnership with manager, create strategies to align inventory with Merchant partners.

• Monitor chase/commit calendar. Partner with merchandising & manager to provide sales trend direction & inventory projections for key call dates.

• Develop item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. Partner with Merchandising & Merch Control to accuracy of system entry.

• Present forecasts and action plans in open-to-buy meetings. In partnership with manager, create action plan based on forecast and lead discussions to management & cross functional teams.

• Hindsight in-season & post-season performance by category. Share findings with cross functional teams.

• Run & publish various weekly & ad hoc Merchandise Planning reports.

• Collaborate with all levels of Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation teams from Assistants to President-CMO.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of Merchandise Planning or related financial/analytical experience.

• Global business analysis and strategic/innovative thinking skills.

• Ability to present data & influence discussion with executives, peers and members of cross-functional team.

• Understanding of retail financial measurements.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microstrategy & planning tools/systems.

• Travel may be required, based on business needs.

• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Product Management

• Industries

  Apparel & Fashion, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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