Associate Location Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage pre-season and in-season location strategies
• Conduct sales and inventory analysis by location to identify growth opportunities or disparities
• Partner with Financial Planning and Buying teams to align receipt flow with volume group, climate zone and store needs
• Execute seasonal transition strategies to deliver timely flow of seasonally relevant products across all zones and store groupings
• Manage weeks of stock to deliver profitable sales
• Travel to stores to assess performance and collaborate with District Managers on growth strategies
• Support new, remodeled, and relocated store planning in partnership with the New Store Planning Team
• Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to manage product flow and ensure timely delivery
• Manage Allocation Analyst(s), fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Ensure team development through training, performance management, and succession planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in planning, allocation, or retail analytics
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; familiarity with planning systems and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs