Job Description
Join Luxury Retail Group's dynamic merchandise team as a Senior Merchandise Planner in the heart of Manhattan. You'll drive product strategy for our premium fashion brand, optimizing inventory levels and maximizing profitability. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep retail expertise who can translate market trends into actionable plans. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in one of retail's most exciting markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute merchandise plans across seasonal collections to achieve sales targets and margin goals
- Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to inform assortment decisions
- Collaborate with buying teams to create optimal inventory allocations and replenishment strategies
- Manage inventory turnover ratios and stock levels to minimize markdowns
- Present merchandise plans to senior leadership with data-driven recommendations
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with marketing, operations, and design teams
- Monitor retail KPIs and adjust plans based on performance metrics
Qualifications
- 5+ years of merchandise planning experience in luxury or premium retail
- Expertise in inventory management, allocation systems, and OTB planning
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and retail analytics tools (e.g., Blue Yonder, Oracle Retail)
- Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data into actionable strategies
- Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales and margin targets
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for stakeholder management