Merchandising Planning Analyst — Hybrid NYC

UNIQLO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO USA is seeking an early-career Merchandising Planning Assistant in New York, NY, to support the Merchandising Planning team with product performance analysis and financial planning. This role collaborates with planners and cross-functional partners to drive efficiency across inventory, allocation, replenishment, and sales strategies.

The position emphasizes hands-on analysis, learning business processes, and contributing to inventory productivity while growing a career in merchandising

Qualifications

• Entry-level to early-career experience in merchandising or planning.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with local and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly financial plans for sales, gross margin, and inventory at the item and subcategory level.
• Analyze sales and inventory performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to the Merchandising team.
• Support in-season business reforecasting based on current sales and inventory performance.
• Assist in developing seasonal merchandise and product strategies based on business performance, customer demand, and market opportunities.
• Support assortment planning across items, colors, sizes, and product categories.
• Assist with allocation and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and maximize sales.
• Support production and inventory planning, including purchase orders, stock plans, and product flow.
• Analyze newly launched products and provide recommendations regarding inventory, replenishment, and future ordering decisions.
• Support markdown planning and analyze the impact of pricing decisions on sales, inventory, gross margin, and sell-through.
• Conduct competitive and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential product opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Store Operations, Inventory Planning, and other business partners to support product strategies.
• Prepare business reports, presentations, and analyses for Merchandising leadership.
• Develop a strong understanding of UNIQLO products, customers, merchandising processes, and business strategy.
• Participate in training and development opportunities designed to build merchandise planning and business-analysis capabilities.
• Support additional merchandising projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UNIQLO USA is seeking an early-career Merchandising Planning Assistant in New York, NY, to support the Merchandising Planning team with product performance analysis and financial planning. This role collaborates with planners and cross-functional partners to drive efficiency across inventory, allocation, replenishment, and sales strategies.

The position emphasizes hands-on analysis, learning business processes, and contributing to inventory productivity while growing a career in merchandising