Strategic Multichannel Merch Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility within brands

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

KnitWell Group, for LOFT in New York, seeks an Associate Planner to build multi-channel financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans using analytics to drive turnover and profitability. You will partner with management to optimize markdowns and inventories across stores and .com.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in retail planning or financial analysis, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel skills. E‑commerce experience is preferred, with excellent communication and attention to detail for

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to partner effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals, and schedules.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-season planning strategy for cross channel inventory movement and identify opportunities and risks.
• Reforecast in-season based on performance and present revised projections to cross-functional partners.
• Provide analytics to support assortment decisions by channel and develop promotional and markdown strategies.
• Identify inventory liabilities and drive actions toward resolution.
• Collaborate with Merchants and cross-functional teams to improve systems and efficiencies.

Skills

Retail planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KnitWell Group, for LOFT in New York, seeks an Associate Planner to build multi-channel financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans using analytics to drive turnover and profitability. You will partner with management to optimize markdowns and inventories across stores and .com.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in retail planning or financial analysis, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel skills. E‑commerce experience is preferred, with excellent communication and attention to detail for