Strategic Merchandise Planner

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is seeking a detail-oriented Planning Analyst who will develop assortments aligned with financial goals and seasonal strategies. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with buyers, and cross-functional teamwork to maximize profitability and ensure inventory efficiency.

The candidate should be proficient with retail planning tools and analytics, capable of translating trends into actionable plans, and able to communicate complex financial strategies across

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial results through assortment strategies informed by trends and store research.
• Create and maintain style plans for in-season and pre-season sales, GM, and inventory.
• Communicate financial strategies, oversee allocations, and align with cross-functional teams.
• Quantify assortments against targets; address gaps with buyers and perform clustering analyses.
• Coordinate planning, foster cross-divisional collaboration, and optimize processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Written communication

Tools

MicroStrategy

Microsoft Office

GFE+

Impact Analytics

O9 planning systems

Job description

Brobston Group is seeking a detail-oriented Planning Analyst who will develop assortments aligned with financial goals and seasonal strategies. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with buyers, and cross-functional teamwork to maximize profitability and ensure inventory efficiency.

The candidate should be proficient with retail planning tools and analytics, capable of translating trends into actionable plans, and able to communicate complex financial strategies across