Associate Planner | Dermstore

About the role

The Associate Planner supports inventory, forecasting, and stock management across the Cosmetics and Fragrance categories. This role helps ensure healthy stock levels and strong collaboration with both internal partners and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Forecast sales and demand at the SKU, brand, and category level using sales history, trends, and business plans.
• Replenish inventory weekly and maintain healthy weeks of supply to minimize out-of-stock situations.
• Manage allocation across multiple warehouses to support balanced coverage and reduce split shipments.
• Analyze performance to provide recommendations for range planning and budgeting.
• Maintain ~95% category availability, sustain correct weeks of supply by category, achieve high forecast accuracy at SKU and brand levels, maintain appropriate sales-to-stock ratios, and reduce overstocks to support EOM stock targets.
• Balance availability targets with EOM stock objectives to optimize inventory health.
• Support seasonal forecasts, annual budget input, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, buyers, supply chain, marketing, etc., to ensure stock accuracy and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role (retail a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply logical problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Clear, collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and passion for beauty.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of e-commerce and inventory management systems.
• Understanding of dermatological products and skincare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excel proficiency.
• SQL knowledge (optional).

Benefits

• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
• Hybrid Work Model - 3 days office/2 days home
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401K matched up to 5%
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short and long-term disability
• Exclusive employee discounts off THG Brands

Pay

• $70,000 - $80,000

Schedule

• Hybrid Work Model - 3 days office/2 days home