Associate, Retail Planning

New Era Cap; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Employee discounts

Professional development

Generous PTO

Job summary

New Era Cap, LLC, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, seeks an on-site Associate, Retail Planning (E-Commerce) to manage stock transfers, inventory flow, and digital merchandising across online channels and flagship stores. You will collaborate with Planning, Content, and Distribution to ensure timely launches and optimal product availability.

The role requires 1–3 years in a related field, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and experience in retail or apparel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field
• Retail environment experience preferred
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Enter all stock transfer orders in SAP and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Keep existing orders updated and communicate changes
• Coordinate with Distribution to relay transfer details
• Create transfers in Shopify for store inventory flow
• Set up new items in Shopify for store registers
• Assist with pop-up events and inventory positioning
• Maintain inventory reporting accuracy and confidentiality

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

Shopify

Job description

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap’s Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site café, fitness center, and Flagship store.

The Associate, Retail Planning (E-Commerce) will ensure all Retail Store inventory moves and transfers are entered accurately, on time, and maintained in the system to support the daily launch calendar and replenishment requests from the store teams.

The E-Commerce Merchandising, Buying & Planning team at New Era Cap owns the company’s digital business by planning product assortments, inventory levels, and digital sales strategies across online channels, in addition to the Buffalo Store + NYC Flagship. They analyze prior program performance data, forecast go forward demand, track inbound deliveries, prep all items for timely launches, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure product availability and optimize the customer experience to drive e‑commerce growth.

Responsibilities

• Enter all Stock Transfer Orders manually in SAP by working independently to prioritize workload to meet hard deadlines and shifting priorities
• Keep existing orders updated in a timely manner as changes come through
• Work closely with Planning Assistant Manager to clearly communicate orders to the Distribution Team
• Create systematic transfers in Shopify to ensure the retail locations can receive items into inventory upon arrival
• Work with Content Coordinators to set up new items in Shopify so they flow to the store’s registers
• Assist with preparing for and executing Pop Up Retail Events by appropriately positioning inventory ahead of time and ensuring inventory counts are accurate prior to shipment and upon arrival back from the event
• Maintain integrity of inventory reporting systems, reconcile regularly, and make adjustments as needed
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to thrive amongst frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and established computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn and utilize new systems
• Comfortable establishing relationships and interacting with various levels within the organization
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Enthusiastic, pro‑active, and positive person who adapts to change and with urgency and persistence

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field preferred; additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in a related field required
• Retail Environment experience preferred
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 5%; domestic

The salary range for this posted position is $45,000-$50,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

New Era Cap, LLC’s casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

Onsite