Imports Planner

About the role

The Import Planner is responsible for In-Season and Pre-Season imports product planning. A Day In The Life includes:

• Delivering and presenting weekly import projections
• Analyzing performance against plan
• Bridging monthly actual results in partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders
• Led the consolidation, validation, and reporting of complex shipping and purchase order data
• Translating large-scale operational metrics into actionable business insights that support merchandising, inventory, and financial decision-making
• Serve as the primary planning partner for import volume forecasting
• Curate and validate both preseason and in-season merchant forecasts at the class, container, and component level
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and supply chain capacity
• Drive ongoing forecast accuracy through rigorous analysis of key inputs and assumptions
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify risks and opportunities, recommend corrective actions, and improve forecast methodologies
• Enable effective inventory flow, cost management, and operational execution across the organization

Responsibilities

Thrives in Ambiguity: Demonstrates the ability to navigate changing priorities, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for deliverables from inception through completion, with a strong commitment to follow-through, accuracy, and results.

Exceptional Attention to Detail: Consistently produces high-quality work while managing complex data, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines.

Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.

Collaborative Partner: Proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders, resolve conflicts constructively, and work effectively within team environments.

Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets, develop complex models, create reporting tools, and ensure data integrity.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and develop data-driven recommendations that support business objectives.

Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills: Effectively prioritizes competing demands, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently delivers against deadlines.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with quantitative coursework

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in analytics, management consulting, or merchandise planning is preferred

Experience with Statistical Analysis is preferred

Qualifications

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan

Rapidly growing brand with training and development opportunities

Commitment to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions based on a variety of factors

Min-Mid $86,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posting Number R103698

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Planning and Allocation

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

Evergreen No