Associate Planner

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group, home to French Connection in New York, seeks an Associate Planner to drive wholesale planning, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy strategies. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, retail math, and strong Excel skills to translate sales and inventory data into actionable recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

You will generate weekly reports, support assortment and allocation, and partner across functions to optimize sales and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Fashion Business Management, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Buying, or retail analytics preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math and Open-to-Buy analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build sales analytics reports and clear customer recaps.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly selling reports for major wholesale accounts.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and trends across key categories and classifications to identify opportunities and risks.
• Assist in preparing for seasonal market appointments with wholesale customers, including relevant sales analysis and reporting.
• Create ad hoc reports and analyses to support evolving business needs.
• Support the Planner in developing ladder plans, assortment strategies, and allocation strategies that achieve sales and profitability objectives.
• Conduct product and store-level reviews and analysis to identify developing trends and opportunities to drive sales and profitability.
• Recommend adjustments to future forecasts based on sales performance, inventory levels, and business trends.
• Analyze sales unit performance and incorporate findings into future planning and merchandising decisions.
• Provide analytical support and business insights to inform merchandise strategies.
• Apply retail math and Open-to-Buy analysis to support inventory management and minimize gross margin by account.
• Monitor sales trends to forecast potential margin deficiencies and support mid-season corrective actions.
• Assist in generating door analysis reports to monitor top- and bottom-performing locations across major accounts.
• Partner cross-functionally to communicate relevant sales, inventory, and planning insights.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support additional Planning initiatives as needed.

Skills

Retail math

Excel proficiency

Open-to-Buy analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department: French Connection

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Associate Planner to join our French Connection team. This role will support planning and analysis across key wholesale accounts, providing actionable sales insights and assisting with assortment, allocation, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy strategies. The ideal candidate has strong retail math and analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to translate sales and inventory data into clear business recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate weekly selling reports for major wholesale accounts.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and trends across key categories and classifications to identify opportunities and risks.
• Assist in preparing for seasonal market appointments with wholesale customers, including relevant sales analysis and reporting.
• Create ad hoc reports and analyses to support evolving business needs.
• Support the Planner in developing ladder plans, assortment strategies, and allocation strategies that achieve sales and profitability objectives.
• Conduct product and store-level reviews and analysis to identify developing trends and opportunities to drive sales and profitability.
• Recommend adjustments to future forecasts based on sales performance, inventory levels, and business trends.
• Analyze sales unit performance and incorporate findings into future planning and merchandising decisions.
• Provide analytical support and business insights to inform merchandise strategies.
• Apply retail math and Open-to-Buy analysis to support inventory management and minimize gross margin assistance by account.
• Monitor sales trends to forecast potential margin deficiencies and support the development of mid-season corrective actions.
• Assist in generating door analysis reports to monitor top- and bottom-performing locations across major accounts.
• Partner cross-functionally to communicate relevant sales, inventory, and planning insights.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support additional Planning initiatives as needed.

Who You Are:

• An analytical thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for retail and fashion.
• A detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with sales and inventory data.
• A proactive problem-solver who can translate data into actionable business insights.
• A highly organized self-starter who can successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across functions.
• A fast learner with strong initiative, high energy, and a desire to learn and grow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Fashion Business Management, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in Planning, Allocation, Merchandising, Buying, or retail analytics preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail math and Open-to-Buy analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build sales analytics reports and clear customer recaps.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business acumen.
• Ability to analyze sales, inventory, margin, and store-level performance.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays

The pay range for this position is: $70,000 – $80,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., G-III Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.