Planner – Merchandising

Rue Gilt Groupe; Town of Boston (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Generous FLEX time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rue Gilt Groupe seeks a Planner – Merchandising to lead the development and execution of merchandising and planning strategies across multiple categories, driving top-line sales and bottom-line profitability. You will mentor a planning analyst and partner with cross-functional teams to translate data and trends into actionable financial plans.

In this hybrid role (New York or Boston), you’ll shape assortment strategies, manage budgets and forecasts, and champion process improvements to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a quantitative field preferred.
• 3+ years of merchandise planning, retail buying, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the execution of the overall merchandise strategy for multiple categories.
• Provide strategic direction to inform a financial plan and lead in-season OTB discussions with the financial planner.
• Oversee management of select category plans, budgets, and forecasts to support profitable sales growth.
• Foster collaboration with Merchandising, Financial Planning, and cross-functional teams to align strategies with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced planning tools.

Skills

Excel

Business Intelligence

Merchandise Planning

Data analysis

Retail experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or quantitative field

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Title of role: Planner – Merchandising

Location: New York or Boston; Hybrid (2 days in the office required)

Approved Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000

About The Role

As a Planner – Merchandise Planning you will lead the development and execution of the merchandising and planning strategies for several merchandise categories to drive top line sales and bottom-line profitability. You will support a planning analyst and will work closely with the Associate Planner as well as cross-functional partners, leveraging data analysis and knowledge of retail trends to ensure category visions are executed.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking
  • Develop and support the execution of the overall merchandise strategy for multiple categories in partnership with the merchandising team that aligns with company’s business goals.
  • Provide strategic direction to inform a financial plan for multiple categories and lead in-season OTB discussion in partnership with the financial planner.
  • Establish strategic initiatives to build assortment strategies that support financial targets across multiple departments.
• Financial Agility
  • Evaluate the financial performance of multiple merchandise categories against established KPI’s to support merchandise strategies.
  • Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and new business opportunity recommendations to the Merchandise Planning and Buying Team, contributing to effective decision-making and the overall success of the merchandise planning strategies.
  • Oversee management of select merchandise category plans, budgets and forecasts that support profitable sales growth.
• Results Driven
  • Accountable for team decisions and subsequent business impact.
  • Organize and prioritize workload to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements and identify opportunities for enhanced tools to drive planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Leadership
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the planning team.
  • Actively participate in self-development
  • Manage and develop Planning Analysts’ ability to identify strategies supported by sound financial plan.
  • Build trust and influence with cross functional partners through strong data-driven insights.
  • Support company initiatives
• Communication
  • Build and foster effective relationships and collaborate closely with Merchandising, Financial Planning, Programing and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of Merchandising strategies to support overall business objectives.
  • Possess solid presentation skills and ability to build sound business cases.

Experience And Background Needed

You are a strategic, data-minded retail professional who thrives in the fast-paced world of e-commerce and multi-brand commerce. Driven by curiosity and commercial acumen, you naturally translate complex sales data and market trends into profitable category strategies and actionable financial plans. Collaboration is at your core—you excel at building trust across cross-functional teams, framing compelling business cases, and mentoring up-and-coming planning talent. Adaptable and accountability-focused, you are always looking for ways to refine processes and unlock new growth opportunities. Above all, you bring a balance of big-picture vision and operational rigor to help elevate our brand and hit key performance goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or another quantitative field preferred

Years Of Experience

• 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, retail buying, or a related role.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated planning and analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, Business Intelligence.
• E-commerce, Off Price and Multi brand retail experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced working environment.
• Deep knowledge of retail industry trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.

What our team offers

• Comprehensive Coverage: Robust health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the date of hire.
• Time & Flexibility: Generous Flex Time Off (FTO) and flexible remote/hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, safety, and creative risk-taking.
• Community: Paid volunteer opportunities and regular DEI celebrations to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Impact: The chance to make a real, measurable impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing company poised for major expansion.

Work Authorization

Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Us

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate! World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it. Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work? It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer’s demand.

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