Planner, RFNA

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch in New York seeks a Planner, Retail Planning to analyze and forecast North America Retail performance through strategic merchandise planning, controlled inventory, and actionable reporting. You will maintain monthly OTB, manage pre-season and in-season plans, and collaborate with buying and finance teams to maximize sales and margins while ensuring on-time receipts.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with 4+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• 4+ years of experience in planning or finance-related field.
• Experience with planning and business reporting applications a plus.
• Experience in ecommerce highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with strategic business acumen.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise Financial Planning and Inventory Management.
• Assortment Planning and Buy Tools coordination.
• Business Management, Reporting and Analysis.
• Maintain monthly and yearly OTB, including reforecasting sales, margin, receipts and inventory.
• Review plans and forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and drive action plans.
• Communicate business status in weekly and monthly meetings.
• Recommend actions to maximize sales and margins, and optimize inventory.

Skills

Excel/PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Planner, Retail Planning at Tory Burch is responsible for analyzing and forecasting the business for our North America Retail channel through strategic merchandise planning, controlled inventory management, and actionable reporting and insights. This individual maintains the monthly divisional OTB for select categories and is able to speak to both pre-season and in-season plans. To excel, this person must have excellent retail math and analytical skills, established planning experience, creative problem solving skills, and enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities:

• Merchandise Financial Planning and Inventory Management
• Assortment Planning
• Business Management / Reporting and Analysis
• Merchandise Financial Planning and Inventory Management Maintain monthly and yearly OTB, including reforecasting sales, margin, receipts and inventory
• Review plans and forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and drive action plans
• Communicate the state of the business in weekly meetings and monthly OTB meetings
• Recommend strategic actions to maximize sales & margin, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk
• Ensure that on-order and committed receipts are delivering on time to support forecasts
• Recommend “chasing” or “reflowing” receipts as appropriate

Assortment Planning

Pre-Season

• Create annualized financial plans for select category/categories (including sales, gross margin, receipt and inventory targets) that ladders up to merchandise financial plan
• Manage Buy Tools and the completion of the buys in collaboration with buying team
• Ensure Key Item plans are factored into the assortment
• Work with the buying team to ensure final assortment supports sales based on hindsight and that the inventory buys are appropriate to deliver sales and sell thru targets, including during key ecommerce event periods

In-Season

• Review and Manage Key Item planners weekly.
• Communicate demand requirements to corporate merch planning and production based on buy calendar
• Report out on Key Item performance/trends in weekly business meetings
• Collaborate with buying to understand stock needs in fashion best sellers and key marketing messages

Business Management / Reporting and Analysis

Prepare for key promotional and seasonal periods by ensuring sufficient stock levels overall and in expected best sellers. Analyze event performance to Forecast/LY and communicate results Review pricing and MD analysis in conjunction with Buying. Support price change and decisions on promotional strategies Analyze sales and inventory reports and develop strategies to achieve PlanComplete specific analysis to support buy process i.e. - Size level analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including excel and powerpoint
• 4+ years of experience working in a planning or finance related field
• Experience with planning and business reporting applications a plus
• Prior experience in ecommerce highly desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills paired with strategic business acumen
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills

To Land This Role:

Why You’ll Want to Join Our Team:

How We Work Together

Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 105,000.00 USD - 135,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Every team member is integral to the company’s unique culture and continuing evolution.