Merchandise Planning Assistant – Hybrid NYC
Core
Drive sales growth and inventory health through assortment planning, data management, and order placement for a direct-to-consumer and retail accessory brand.
Role type
Associate-level merchandise planning assistant
Builds
Assortment strategies, order placements, and inventory delivery timelines
Domain
Retail / Fashion Accessories
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
retail metrics analysis, data management, Microsoft Excel, autonomous work, attention to detail
Preferred skills
understanding of sell-through, open to buy, days of supply, margin
Technologies
PLM systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop assortment strategies and document them in presentations; lead cross-functional order placement process; finalize item creation process; analyze weekly and ad hoc sales reporting; track inventory delivery timelines
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC