Associate Retail Planner

Join; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus incentives

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Join is seeking a dedicated professional for a Retail Planning position in New York, NY. The role involves supporting the Retail Planning team, managing product forecasts, and driving inventory optimization strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in merchandise planning and excellent analytical skills.

The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience. Additional benefits include performance-based commissions, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Planning team in preparing open-to-buy reviews.
• Monitor buy execution, providing collection recaps.
• Prepare long-term and short-term product sales forecasts.
• Manage auto-replenishment SKUs and drive inventory optimization.
• Analyze business performance to improve KPIs.
• Update and manage weekly and monthly reporting.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Retail math

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

IBM Planning Analytics Workspace

Job description

• Years of Experience Minimum 3 years
• Contract Type Unlimited contract
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Office - Corporate NY - Madison 550 (95)
• Legal Employer HERMES OF PARIS INC.
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 06:32 PM

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Planning team in preparing and leading the open-to-buy reviews with the Retail Planning Manager’s guidance.
• Monitor the execution of the buy, providing collection recaps during and post market.
• Prepare long-term and short-term sales forecasts by product and reference level.
• Manage auto-replenishment SKUs, including model stock at the door and SKU level, and drive inventory optimization strategies to maximize sales productivity.
• Analyze business performance to identify opportunities and risks across channels and product categories, presenting recommended shifts to improve KPIs.
• Update and manage weekly and monthly reporting.
• Partner closely with Merchandise Managers for qualitative feedback on product forecasts and OTBs, lead and manage reorder proposals, and collaborate with the Inventory Planning team to set min/max levels and align on inventory targets.
• Partner with the IT team to ensure data accuracy and reporting efficiencies and with Finance to align OTB assumptions.
• Support the Retail Planning and Inventory Planning team with ad-hoc requests and additional responsibilities as directed by the Manager or leadership.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced competency in retail math and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI and IBM Planning Analytics Workspace a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

Benefits

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
• Life Insurance and Disability.
• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time).
• Paid Parental leave and transition time.
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing.
• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance.
• Product discount and EAP resources.
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!