Jobgether

Senior Retail Planner, Accessories & Merch

US · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$110kDetected 1 day ago

ComplianceProduct ManagementForecastingExcelInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial and inventory strategy for a fast-growing retail accessories business.
The position combines analytical expertise, commercial strategy, and cross-functional partnership to maximize sales and profitability.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a retail planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
Our partner is looking for a Senior Retail Planner, Accessories & Merch based in the United States.
You will own planning, forecasting, allocation, and merchandising decisions across a diverse, high-volume product portfolio.
You will act as a strategic partner to buying teams, using data and customer insights to guide assortment decisions.
Develop open-to-buy strategies and ensure alignment between financial targets, merchandising priorities, and inventory investments.
Partner with buyers to influence assortment planning, SKU introductions, product exits, vendor discussions, and lifecycle strategies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced retail planning professional with strong analytical capabilities, financial expertise, and the ability to influence strategic decisions through data.
5-8+ years of experience in retail planning, allocation, merchandise strategy, or a related field.
Experience managing high-SKU, high-velocity retail categories such as consumer products, convenience, accessories, or similar industries.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail planning, forecasting, or inventory management systems.
Strong understanding of retail financial concepts including open-to-buy, margin, inventory turns, sell-through, and forecasting.
Proven ability to use analytics and insights to influence buying decisions and business strategies.
Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Must meet applicable industry compliance requirements, including required background checks and regulatory approvals.
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
The ideal candidate will bring strong retail expertise, financial discipline, and a passion for turning insights into action.

Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program based on company and individual performance.
Build and manage annual, seasonal, and monthly financial plans, including sales, margin, receipt, and inventory forecasts.

Access to company benefits and programs designed to support employee well-being and professional development.
Create store segmentation models and optimize replenishment processes to maintain strong in-stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
Monitor inventory health, identify risks related to aging or slow-moving products, and recommend markdown or reallocation strategies.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements.
Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company.
The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
You will influence product lifecycle strategies, optimize inventory performance, and help ensure customers have access to the right products at the right locations.

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