Wholesale Associate Planner

NYC Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel industry is seeking a Wholesale Associate Planner to enhance wholesale merchandise strategies. This role involves collaboration with various teams to analyze sales trends and manage inventory effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to planning.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

Retirement Savings Plan Match

Summer Fridays

Discounts and More!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and analysis.
• Fluent in Retail Math.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and month end reporting process.
• Align with Planning Director on in-season reforecast of OTB.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards tailored to company KPIs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Wholesale Associate Planner at NYC Alliance Company LLC, you will support the planning and execution of our wholesale merchandise strategies. This role is designed for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of retail planning and the wholesale landscape within the apparel industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to track inventory levels, analyze sales trends, and assist in developing assortment strategies that align with the company's financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and month end reporting process
• Support the development of fiscal financial plans
• Align with Planning Director on the in-season reforecast of OTB, using current sales trends and on-order, to present revised projections of sales, margins, open to buy and inventory turn to management team.
• Participate in monthly review of available OTB with sales teams, trouble shoot funding issues and approve overages.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to align wholesale, ecom or store strategies with overall business objectives.
• Compile hindsight reporting for use in future planning and forecasting profitability.
• Proactively develop ad-hoc analytical reports and projects to address specific business challenges, opportunities, or changing needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards tailored to company KPIs and metrics such as adoption rates and OTIF.

Requirements

• Result-oriented and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency
• Must be proactive with the ability to multi task and prioritize initiatives as well as adaptable to changing demands.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with partners at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• 2+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and analysis
• Fluent in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Summer Fridays
• Discounts and More!
• Annual Salary $85,000 - $100,000
• The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.