Strategic Merch Planning Lead, Men's DTC

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren in New York is seeking a seasoned assortment planning professional to develop and execute profitable merchandise plans for multiple categories.

You will lead financial planning, assortment and inventory management, collaborating with buyers and planners to deliver strategies that meet corporate targets. The role requires strong analytical, cost accounting and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Proficient in retail math and cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop assortment plans to meet corporate profitability goals.
• Lead in-season and pre-season assortment and inventory planning.
• Manage and forecast inventory at style level; align with cross-functional teams.
• Drive process leadership and cross-divisional collaboration.

Skills

Retail math

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organized / detail-oriented

Tools

Microstrategy

Microsoft Office

GFE+

Impact Analytics

O9 Planning

Job description

Ralph Lauren in New York is seeking a seasoned assortment planning professional to develop and execute profitable merchandise plans for multiple categories.

You will lead financial planning, assortment and inventory management, collaborating with buyers and planners to deliver strategies that meet corporate targets. The role requires strong analytical, cost accounting and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional leadership.