Merchandise Planner: Data-Driven Strategy & Growth

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative and entrepreneurial work

Professional development and career""

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. in New York is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to support development and execution of merchandise strategies that drive sales and profitability.

You will coordinate plans across seasons, build purchase schedules, and analyze trends to guide assortments. The role requires strong Excel skills, retail math know-how, and the ability to work with Buying and Merchandising teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years merchandising/planning experience preferred.
• Strong retail math skills and financial reporting understanding.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting multiple channels and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual to daily merchandise plans.
• Create purchase schedules and manage in-season product flow.
• Analyze trends and advise on cancellations, future purchases, and assortments.
• Analyze historical performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare preseason promos and markdown strategies with Buying/Merchandising teams.
• Develop and maintain tools and reports to support business needs.
• Establish processes and tools to review assortments with data analysis for decisions.
• Maintain processes and serve as SME for improvements.

Skills

Merchandising skills

Analytical thinking

Retail math

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Excel

Planning tools

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. in New York is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to support development and execution of merchandise strategies that drive sales and profitability.

You will coordinate plans across seasons, build purchase schedules, and analyze trends to guide assortments. The role requires strong Excel skills, retail math know-how, and the ability to work with Buying and Merchandising teams.