Merchandise Planning Analyst

About the role

As a Planning Analyst, you will utilize data analysis to optimize category merchandising performance, maximize sales, and contribute to the overall success of the merchandise strategies and achievement of KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical performance to inform future action and strategies and capitalize on future opportunities for success.
• Develop an understanding of key performance metrics, such as gross demand, gross margin profit and inventory productivity.
• Provide analytical support to the Merchandise Planning team, contributing to effective decision-making and the overall success of the merchandise planning strategies.
• Track and evaluate the financial performance of merchandise categories against established KPI’s.
• Organize and prioritize workload for self to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Organize, maintain, and track the in-season event frameworks, supporting the overall operations of the business.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within merchandise planning.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the planning team.
• Actively participate in self-development.
• Build and foster effective relationships with Merchandising, Programing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of Merchandising strategies to support overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Effective communicator who loves to collaborate with others.
• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0‑2 years’ experience; internships and co‑ops are welcome.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel); comfortable with reporting tools.

Pay

Approved salary range: $50,000‑$60,000.

Benefits

• Bonus/commission eligibility.
• Stock options.
• 401(k) participation.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.

Schedule

Hybrid role: 2 days in the office required; based in New York or Boston.