Strategic Retail Planner

J. Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD/STD

Paid time off

Free parking

Shuttle service

Associate discount

Discount marketplace

ERGs

Job summary

J.Jill, a Boston-based women-led lifestyle brand, seeks a Planner to manage financial plans, forecast sales and inventory, and work closely with merchandising, allocation, and sourcing teams. The role emphasizes collaboration to identify profitable opportunities and mitigate risks across category levels.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in retail planning/analysis, with an on-site work setup at our Quincy, MA offices. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of financially astute business management.
• Expertise in retail math with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates monthly financial plans at the category level for fiscal time periods.
• Presents Reforecast of sales, gross margin, and inventory at Monthly Business Meetings (MBR).
• Plans all Basics, Seasonal Basics and Fashion styles by choice.
• Reforecasts all Basic and Seasonal Basic Key Items for all choices (sales, margin, inventory).
• Partners with Allocation on all basic stock replenishment (order quantity by style, color, and size).
• Partners with Sourcing on all basic receipt shifts based on sales trends.
• Recaps end of season performance at season, category, and style levels for merchandise buy period.
• Conducts daily, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting.
• Merchant and Planner relationships are critical to the success of the business.

Skills

Retail planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning systems

Job description

J.Jill, a Boston-based women-led lifestyle brand, seeks a Planner to manage financial plans, forecast sales and inventory, and work closely with merchandising, allocation, and sourcing teams. The role emphasizes collaboration to identify profitable opportunities and mitigate risks across category levels.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in retail planning/analysis, with an on-site work setup at our Quincy, MA offices. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.