Strategic Merchandise Planner | Cross-Channel Growth

LOFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

LOFT in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Planner to build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for departments across channels. You will leverage analytics to drive client-focused decisions that optimize sales, margin and turnover.

In partnership with your manager, you will manage merchandise inventory positions, markdown strategies, and provide in-season projections to maximize profits. The role requires 2–4 years in retail planning or analysis, a Bachelor's degree, strong math

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
• E-Commerce experience is strongly preferred.
• Results driven; strategic, conceptual, and innovative thinker.
• Expert command of retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for departments across channels.
• Use analytics to drive client-focused business decisions to achieve sales, margin and turnover goals.
• Manage merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
• Provide in-season financial projections and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to support seasonal objectives.
• Present seasonal item plans and communicate division-level financial merchandising plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Retail forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

LOFT in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Planner to build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for departments across channels. You will leverage analytics to drive client-focused decisions that optimize sales, margin and turnover.

In partnership with your manager, you will manage merchandise inventory positions, markdown strategies, and provide in-season projections to maximize profits. The role requires 2–4 years in retail planning or analysis, a Bachelor's degree, strong math