Store Planner
Apply NowTitle: Store Planner, Apparel
Company Description: Global lifestyle, apparel, and accessories brand with trend-forward denim and sportswear.
Location: Gardena, California
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing seasonal and annual merchandise plans by division and product category.
- Monitor Open-To-Buy budgets, identifying opportunities and risks in sales and inventory plans.
- Track sales performance and stock levels at the SKU level to maintain optimal inventory.
- Support merchandise strategies for new store openings, ensuring appropriate assortments and inventory flow.
- Develop recommendations for product transfers and markdowns to maximize profitability.
- Analyze regional sales trends to assist in localized assortment strategies.
- Partner with store operations, visual merchandising, and global planning teams to align product availability with sales goals.
- Build ad hoc planning and financial reports using Excel and data analysis tools.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of merchandise planning experience (retail preferred).
- Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, and Open-To-Buy principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Experience with merchandising systems (Full Circle, MicroStrategy) is a plus.
- Background in fashion or trend analysis is a bonus.
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JPSearch.