Planner, Retail

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox is seeking a Planner in New York to support merchandise planning aligned with company goals. You will provide analytical support to merchants to maximize opportunities and minimize risk, while partnering with the Director of Planning on annual sales, margin, and turn plans.

You will own daily to monthly reporting, analyze stock and performance by category, communicate with stores and buying teams on assortment needs, and assist in inventory controls, markdowns, and vendor processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in merchandise planning.
• Strong analytical ability with a passion for numbers and product.
• Demonstrates a complete comprehension of retail math and its application.
• Eagerness to learn and a winning attitude.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer savvy.
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and effectively throughout the Company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director of Planning to develop annual sales, margin, and turn plans
• Assist with the OTB process by analyzing monthly performance along with changes in business strategy and receipt flows to reforecast sales, markdowns, and inventory
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly sales and inventory reporting
• Analyze sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments and set allocation targets by department and location
• Communicatewith stores and buying team on overarching business, assortment needs, stock levels
• Manage vendor performance and assists buying team in evaluating any opportunity or liability
• Manage the vendor allowance process, ensuring all credits are processed by accounts payable each month
• Ensure all merchandise adjustments (MOOS, Damages, Transfers, RTVs) are closed out weekly/monthly to ensure accurate inventory reporting and replenishment
• Lead markdown process - provide department targets to buying, own pricing updates, and reporting
• Assist with maintaining inventory best practices - providing transfer order support to warehouse and clubs, annual physical inventory process, and flagging data issues
• Ad hoc reporting and projects, as needed

Skills

Merchandise planning

Analytical ability

Retail math

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren't slogans here, they're how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don't just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it's not fitness. It's life.

WHAT WE DO

We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.

Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands-on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don't just offer opportunities—we offer long-term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.

Job Description

The Planner is responsible for assisting in creating merchandise plans to support the Company’s goals and growth objectives. The Planner provides exceptional analytical support to merchants to maximize business opportunities and minimize risk.

Responsibilities

Partner with Director of Planning to develop annual sales, margin, and turn plans

Assist with the OTB process by analyzing monthly performance along with changes in business strategy and receipt flows to reforecast sales, markdowns, and inventory

Own daily, weekly, and monthly sales and inventory reporting

Analyze sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments and set allocation targets by department and location

Communicatewith stores and buying team on overarching business, assortment needs, stock levels

Manage vendor performance and assists buying team in evaluating any opportunity or liability

Manage the vendor allowance process, ensuring all credits are processed by accounts payable each month

Ensure all merchandise adjustments (MOOS, Damages, Transfers, RTVs) are closed out weekly/monthly to ensure accurate inventory reporting and replenishment

Lead markdown process - provide department targets to buying, own pricing updates, and reporting

Assist with maintaining inventory best practices - providing transfer order support to warehouse and clubs, annual physical inventory process, and flagging data issues

Ad hoc reporting and projects, as needed

Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in merchandise planning

Strong analytical ability with a passion for numbers and product

Demonstrates a complete comprehension of retail math and its application

Eagerness to learn and a winning attitude

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computer savvy

Able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and effectively throughout the Company

Organizational and time management skills

Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, hardworking, flexible and diligent.

Pay Transparency: $83k - $93k

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees

Complimentary Club membership

30 - 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa, and Café services and Shop items

NOTE:This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.