Mens DTC Merchandise Planner – Strategic Assortment

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking a strategic planner to lead financial planning, assortment planning and inventory management across key product categories. You will align assortment with financial goals, drive stock availability, and optimize processes through cross-functional collaboration and systems like Microstrategy and O9 Planning.

The role requires strong retail math and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in retail math and cost accounting.
• Display analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong listening, written and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Able to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans to deliver corporate objectives.
• Align assortment strategy with financial goals.
• Oversee allocation strategies to support financial targets.
• Meet with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of planning and distribution.
• Model the Ralph Lauren way and lead cross-divisional collaboration.

Skills

Retail math

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Microstrategy

MS Office

GFE+

Impact Analytics

O9 Planning

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking a strategic planner to lead financial planning, assortment planning and inventory management across key product categories. You will align assortment with financial goals, drive stock availability, and optimize processes through cross-functional collaboration and systems like Microstrategy and O9 Planning.

The role requires strong retail math and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a luxury environment.