Outlet Merchandise Planner — Drive Assortment & Profitability

rag & bone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Membership to Calm and wellness benefits

Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

401k

Job summary

A leading retail brand in New York is seeking a Merchandise Planner for its Outlet division. In this role, you will drive product performance and pricing strategies to support business growth. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in planning or buying, strong financial analysis skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. This position involves close collaboration with Channel Planning and Buying to optimize product lifecycle and maximize sales. The company values authenticity, diversity, and collaboration in every decision.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a planning or buying function.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Skills in influencing and defending business arguments.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise planning across Outlets for alignment with growth objectives.
• Conduct pre-season assortment planning to ensure a balanced offering.
• Deliver actionable insights to inform future product strategies.
• Monitor in-season performance and optimize pricing strategies.
• Manage and execute the product lifecycle effectively.

Skills

Business acumen

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

A leading retail brand in New York is seeking a Merchandise Planner for its Outlet division. In this role, you will drive product performance and pricing strategies to support business growth. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in planning or buying, strong financial analysis skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. This position involves close collaboration with Channel Planning and Buying to optimize product lifecycle and maximize sales. The company values authenticity, diversity, and collaboration in every decision.