Strategic Merch Planning Associate, Men's DTC

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a strategic planner to develop assortment plans aligned with corporate profitability goals. You will lead in-season and pre-season strategies, managing sales, GM and inventory while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize allocation and style-level forecasting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with planning tools, and the ability to drive financial targets through precise assortment execution.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in retail math and cost accounting.
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans to meet corporate objectives.
• Align merchandise strategy with financial goals and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with buyers and planners to close assortment gaps.
• Manage allocation strategies to support financial targets.
• Forecast sales and inventory at style level and adjust as needed.
• Lead cross-functional peers and ensure consistency of planning practices.

Skills

retail math

cost accounting

communication

multi-tasking

organization

Tools

Microstrategy

Microsoft Office

GFE+

Impact Analytics

O9 Planning systems

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a strategic planner to develop assortment plans aligned with corporate profitability goals. You will lead in-season and pre-season strategies, managing sales, GM and inventory while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize allocation and style-level forecasting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with planning tools, and the ability to drive financial targets through precise assortment execution.