Retail Planner

AMG Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG Companies is seeking a Retail Planner to drive growth across its account base. You will analyze topline and in-store performance by door and style, working with account buyers/planners and cross-functional teams to optimize assortments.

The role involves creating seasonal/annual plans, managing inventory flows, and delivering actionable insights in weekly meetings with the Sales team. Strong Excel skills and retail math are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a related role/industry.
• Experience with department store retailers is required.
• 3+ years of Retail OTB experience preferred (cost and retail accounting).
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Create and propose seasonal/annual financial plans in partnership with Sales.
• Develop sales, inventory, and receipt ladder plans for annual planning.
• Communicate sales performance, risks, and opportunities with planners/buyers.
• Analyze performance and provide assortment recommendations and re-projections.
• Analyze inventory to determine weekly/monthly flow, safety stock, and buy quantities.
• Collaborate on monthly replenishment, receipt flow, and markdown projections.
• Lead account-specific preparation for weekly meetings.
• Develop presentation materials with financial metrics for Account meetings.
• Provide ad hoc analyses to drive business forward.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude daily.

Skills

Excel

Retail math

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Leadership

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Job description

The Retail Planner will be responsible for facilitating the growth of their account base. This person will perform analysis at the macro (topline) and micro (by door/by style) level for our intimates business. You'll be working closely with account buyers/planners as well as internal cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and propose seasonal/annual financial plans to accounts with a clear strategy, in partnership with Sales
• Develop sales, inventory, and receipt ladder plans to drive both external and internal annual plans
• Communicate with the account planner and buyer regarding sales performance, risk or opportunities
• Analyze performance and make assortment recommendations and sales re-projections based on history and seasonal trend
• Analyze internal inventory and order reports to determine weekly/monthly inventory flow, optimal safety stock levels, and buy quantities needed to recover weeks of supply
• Collaborate with Sales and Demand planning in projecting monthly replenishment, receipt flow and markdowns based on seasonal trend
• Lead the preparation for account specific discussion in the weekly team meetings
• Develop presentation materials with financial metrics and actionable items for Account meetings
• Provide ad hoc analysis to help drive the business forward and/or address issues as they arise
• Bring strong work ethic and positive attitude to your responsibilities every day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in related role/industry
• Experience working with department store retailers
• 3+ years of Retail OTB experience preferred, both cost and retail accounting versions
• Strong Excel and retail math skills (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs)
• Ability to multitask, be proactive, have a high sense of urgency, and adapt to change in priorities as needed
• Leadership and presentation skills

Annual salary range starting at $90,000

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.