Planner

J.Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401(k) matching + tuition

Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD

Office amenities

Associate discounts

Discount Marketplace

Employee resource groups

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking a Planner to manage the financial planning and merchandising lifecycle for assigned categories in our Boston-area region. The role focuses on forecasting sales, margins, and inventory, while identifying risks and opportunities with partners across merchandising, allocation, and sourcing.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of retail planning experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in retail planning and analysis.
• Proven track record of financially astute business management.
• Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross functional team.
• Good organization and workload prioritization skills.
• Proficient in planning systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proven process of improvement and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Creates monthly financial plans at the category level for fiscal time periods.
• Presents Reforecast of sales, gross margin, and inventory at Monthly Business Meetings (MBR).
• Plans all Basics, Seasonal Basics and Fashion styles by choice.
• Reforecasts all Basic and Seasonal Basic Key Items for all choices (sales, margin, inventory).
• Partners with Allocation on all basic stock replenishment (order quantity by style, color, and size).
• Partners with Sourcing on all basic receipt shifts based on sales trends.
• Recaps end of season performance at season, category, and style levels for merchandise buy period.
• Conducts daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting.
• Merchant and Planner relationships are critical to the success of the business, so high level of collaboration is a must.
• Connectivity to the product and creating product relationships versus history is important.

Skills

Retail analytics

Retail math

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organization

Planning systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please [e-mail].

Overview

The Planner will be responsible for the complete financial management of assigned areas of responsibility, including the creation of financial and merchandise plans, actualization of results, and a keen ability to identify, communicate, and implement strategic business opportunities at the category, style/choice, and season code levels. The Planner will forecast sales, markdowns, and inventory levels on a regular basis and identify risks to the business and develop action plans in cooperation with their merchandising partner to mitigate risks profitably.

Responsibilities

• Creates monthly financial plans at the category level for fiscal time periods
• Presents Reforecast of sales, gross margin, and inventory at Monthly Business Meetings (MBR)
• Plans all Basics, Seasonal Basics and Fashion styles by choice
• Reforecasts all Basic and Seasonal Basic Key Items for all choices (sales, margin, inventory)
• Partners with Allocation on all basic stock replenishment (order quantity by style, color, and size)
• Partners with Sourcing on all basic receipt shifts based on sales trends
• Recaps end of season performance at season, category, and style levels for merchandise buy period
• Conducts daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting
• Merchant and Planner relationships are critical to the success of the business, so high level of collaboration is a must
• Connectivity to the product and creating product relationships versus history is important

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of financially astute business management
• Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills and learning agility
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate business opportunities and risks (analytical and data reasoning)
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross functional team
• Good organization and workload prioritization skills
• Proficient in planning systems and Microsoft Office
• Proven process of improvement and problem solving

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in retail planning and analysis

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Our Brand

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.