North America eCommerce Merchandise Planning Co-op

New Balance Athletics; United States; Híbrido; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Lifestyle reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Resumo da oferta

New Balance offers a North American eCommerce Merchandise Planning co-op to turn sales, inventory, and customer data into actionable insights. You will work with planners and cross-functional partners to support pre-season strategy through in-season decisions for footwear and apparel.

You will gain hands-on experience in merchandise and financial planning, eCommerce analytics, forecasting, and product performance, using tools like Power BI and Copilot AI in a collaborative, growth-focused

Qualificações

• Pursuing a degree in business, merchandising, finance, economics, analytics or a related field.
• Interest in retail, eCommerce, footwear and apparel and how data can influence decisions.
• Comfortable working with numbers; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Eager to learn new tools and concepts, including Power BI, site analytics and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Responsabilidades

• Support weekly reporting on sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, returns, promotions and site activity.
• Analyze performance versus plan, forecast and prior results to help identify business risks and opportunities.
• Summarize findings and create clear recaps, presentations and recommendations for the planning and merchandising teams.
• Help build and improve tools used for pre-season planning, in-season forecasting and inventory analysis.
• Explore product, category, pricing, size, site and consumer trends to support future plans and business decisions.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Copilot Ai to support analysis, recurring reporting, meeting recaps and efficient ways of working.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with partners across Merchandising, Site Experience, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Conhecimentos

Retail analytics

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Time management

Formação académica

Pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Economics, Analytics or related field

Ferramentas

Power BI

Copilot AI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission

Join New Balance's North America eCommerce Merchandise Planning team and help turn sales, inventory and customer data into clear business insights that affect change. This co-op offers hands-on exposure to how a leading global brand plans and manages footwear and apparel products across lifestyle, sport and fashion, from pre-season strategy through in-season business decisions. You will work with planners and cross-functional partners, build practical analytical skills and contribute to work that supports NewBalance.com.

What you will gain

Real-world experience in merchandise and financial planning, eCommerce analytics, forecasting, product performance and cross-functional teamwork, plus opportunities to utilize dynamic analytical tools such as Power Bi and Copilot Ai.

Why New Balance eCommerce Merchandise Planning

As a member of the eCommerce Merchandise Planning team, you will learn within a collaborative culture and a brand with strong consumer momentum, exciting product stories and a broad portfolio spanning lifestyle, running and sport. This is an opportunity to see how great products, thoughtful planning and data-driven decisions come together in a fast-moving digital business.

Job Responsibilities

• Support weekly reporting on sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, returns, promotions and site activity.
• Analyze performance versus plan, forecast and prior results to help identify business risks and opportunities.
• Summarize findings and create clear recaps, presentations and recommendations for the planning and merchandising teams.
• Help build and improve tools used for pre-season planning, in-season forecasting and inventory analysis.
• Explore product, category, pricing, size, site and consumer trends to support future plans and business decisions.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Copilot Ai to support analysis, recurring reporting, meeting recaps and efficient ways of working.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with partners across Merchandising, Site Experience, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Economics, Analytics or a related field.
• Curious about retail, eCommerce, footwear and apparel and how data can influence decisions.
• Comfortable working with numbers; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Eager to learn new tools and concepts, including Power BI, site analytics and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Pay Range

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced