Associate Planner - Apparel

High Life LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

High Life LLC in New York is looking for an Associate Planner to support sales and planning teams with detailed analysis and execution. You will assist with sales and inventory strategies while maintaining relationships across departments.

The ideal candidate should possess a BA or BS and have over 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a starting salary of $75,000+ and valuable benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in planning or sales.
• Capability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales and inventory plans to drive annual budgets.
• Analyze product performance to adjust sales plans and mix recommendations.
• Collaborate with allocation team to ensure correct SKUs are ordered.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

BA or BS

Job description

The Associate Planner is responsible for supporting the Planning and Sales teams by providing robust analysis, paying meticulous attention to detail, and ensuring flawless execution. This is an opportunity to work with leading activewear brands and top retailers. If you are a curious-minded individual with a strong desire to make positive impacts on your business, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales, inventory, and receipt ladder plans to drive both external and internal annual budgets
• Communicate with the customer planner and buyer regarding sales performance and receipt and inventory plans
• Analyze product performance and adjust sales plans and product mix recommendations based on those findings
• Analyze internal inventory and order reports to determine weekly/monthly product buy quantities, inventory flow, and optimal safety stock levels
• Assess production schedules at time of order placement to ensure customer ship windows will be met
• Collaborate with the allocation team each week to ensure the correct SKUs are ordered by the customer given our business plan and inventory position
• Identify opportunities to maximize sales and inventory for holiday builds, promotions, or end of product life clean outs
• Provide ad hoc analysis to help drive the business forward and/or address issues as they arise
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders in all departments including Planning, Sales, and Production
• Bring strong work ethic and positive attitude to responsibilities every day, as well as strong adaptability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
• Be well organized with the ability to clearly and effectively manage multiple departments and nuances that come with each

Qualifications

• BA or BS
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to multitask and prioritize within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Annual salary range starting $75,000+

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.