Retail Planner

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail consulting firm in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Planner to enhance inventory optimization and support sales forecasting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in retail planning with national retailers. Key responsibilities include collaboration with various teams, analysis of sales data, and ensuring product availability aligns with demand. This is a full-time position for a mid-senior level candidate offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail planning experience, preferably in jewelry, fashion, or accessories.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory optimization and assortment planning.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to guide planning decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Retail math

Planning systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising

Job description

Retail Planner

Position Summary:

Seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Retail Planner to support inventory optimization, assortment planning, and sales forecasting for key retail accounts. This role plays a vital part in aligning product availability with retailer demand and collaborating cross-functionally to meet financial objectives. Experience in retail planning at a national retail chain is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with retailer planning teams to determine item-level and program investments, forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and support sales targets.
• Forecast company demand and oversee inventory pipeline for both replenishment and seasonal buys on a weekly basis.
• Work with merchandising and product teams to align sales trends with seasonal product development.
• Analyze historical sales data, sell-through rates, and market trends to guide planning decisions.
• Monitor inventory pipeline weekly and provide monthly performance summaries to recommend adjustments.
• Prepare post-season and ad-hoc reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with finance to align planning metrics with budget and margin goals.
• Communicate forecast changes and their impacts to stakeholders.

Systems & Process Management:

• Maintain accuracy of internal and retailer-specific planning tools.
• Drive continuous improvements to enhance planning efficiency and agility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field.
• MUST have 3–5 years of retail planning experience, preferably in jewelry, fashion, or accessories with national retailers (If you do not have this, please do not apply)
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, retail math, and planning systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Administrative

Industries

• Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry