Junior Retail Planner Job New York New York USA,Retail

Location: New York

Responsibilities

Support the Retail Planning team in preparing and leading the open-to-buy reviews with the Retail Planning Manager’s guidance.
Monitor the execution of the buy, providing collection recaps during and post market.
Prepare long-term and short-term sales forecasts by product and reference level.
Manage auto-replenishment SKUs, including model stock at the door and SKU level, and drive inventory optimization strategies to maximize sales productivity.
Analyze business performance to identify opportunities and risks across channels and product categories, presenting recommended shifts to improve KPIs.
Update and manage weekly and monthly reporting.
Partner closely with Merchandise Managers for qualitative feedback on product forecasts and OTBs, lead and manage reorder proposals, and collaborate with the Inventory Planning team to set min/max levels and align on inventory targets.
Partner with the IT team to ensure data accuracy and reporting efficiencies and with Finance to align OTB assumptions.
Support the Retail Planning and Inventory Planning team with ad-hoc requests and additional responsibilities as directed by the Manager or leadership.

Qualifications

2-3 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred.
Advanced competency in retail math and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Power BI and IBM Planning Analytics Workspace a plus.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills.
Proactive mindset with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast‑paced, dynamic retail environment.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

Benefits

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
Life Insurance and Disability.
Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time).
Paid Parental leave and transition time.
401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing.
Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance.
Product discount and EAP resources.
Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

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