Associate Planner

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client: The organization operates within the retail industry, focusing on integrating human creativity with advanced data science and generative AI to transform personalized shopping. It addresses the challenge of creating highly tailored shopping experiences by combining technology with stylist expertise. The company leverages AI and modern technology to innovate retail processes, aiming to improve customer trust and personalization at scale. About the Opportunity: The ASSOCIATE MERCHANDISE PLANNER role is responsible for managing the Women’s Plus Bottoms category from pre-season planning through ongoing forecasting. This position plays a key role in driving sales, inventory efficiency, and profitability by developing financial plans and analyzing business performance. The planner collaborates across multiple teams to identify risks and opportunities and supports data-driven decision-making to optimize merchandise outcomes. Responsibilities: Own financial planning and forecasting for Women’s Plus Bottoms, including pre-season and in-season management across multiple sales channels. Analyze sales, inventory, product performance, and profitability to identify trends and recommend actions. Manage rolling operating financial forecasts in partnership with buying teams, balancing inventory and client experience. Prepare scenario analyses and business recaps to support decision-making, offering recommendations and considering tradeoffs. Collaborate cross-functionally and utilize tools such as Excel and AI-enabled solutions to improve planning processes. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, merchandising, or related field. 2–4 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, buying, merchandising, e-commerce, retail analytics, or similar. Understanding of retail math, merchandise financial planning, inventory management, and profitability metrics. Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and communication. Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and interest in applying new technologies. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Pay Range and Compensation Package: Salary range for US-based employees: $70,900 to $118,000 USD. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Benefits & Perks: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.