Senior Assistant Planner - Strategic Merch & Inventory

Bloomingdale's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale's in New York seeks a Senior Assistant Planner to partner with the Planner to develop location-specific financial plans and drive vendor plans. You will manage allocations, respond to sales trends, and ensure products are available where customers expect them.

The role focuses on inventory, replenishment, and maximizing sales and margins, with collaboration across planning teams and vendors. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience are preferred, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university
• 1-2 years related experience
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically
• Knowledge of MS Office computer programs are required

Responsibilities

• Work with Planning Team to execute pre-season financial planning activities for business unit, including creation of all department and vendor plans, daily sales and forecast plans
• Forecast daily sales and stocks by channel and location to support the ROF process, ensuring appropriate growth rates and inventory is allocated at source of demand
• Understand how to guide insight and analytics on strategies to drive opportunities and minimize risks for vendors
• Attend vendor meetings to negotiate plans; advocate for location distribution of brands, items, and expanded replenishment offerings
• Perform quarterly hindsight analysis in partnership with Planning team to inform future strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bloomingdale's in New York seeks a Senior Assistant Planner to partner with the Planner to develop location-specific financial plans and drive vendor plans. You will manage allocations, respond to sales trends, and ensure products are available where customers expect them.

The role focuses on inventory, replenishment, and maximizing sales and margins, with collaboration across planning teams and vendors. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience are preferred, along with strong