Job Description
Elevate Your Career in Retail Strategy
Luminary Retail Group is seeking a strategic and data-driven Senior Merchandise Planner to join our flagship office in New York. As a key member of our buying organization, you will lead the financial planning and inventory optimization for our most prominent luxury segments. You will translate market trends into actionable financial insights, driving profitability and growth across our omnichannel platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-season financial plans for high-growth merchandise categories.
- Collaborate with the buying team to optimize assortment architecture and breadth.
- Conduct deep-dive variance analysis on sales, margin, and inventory turnover KPIs.
- Manage open-to-buy (OTB) processes to ensure maximum inventory productivity.
- Partner with supply chain logistics to streamline replenishment cycles and reduce stock-outs.
- Provide actionable recommendations to leadership based on seasonal performance retrospectives.
- Mentor junior analysts on inventory forecasting techniques and financial modeling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP or Oracle Retail is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn raw data into strategic retail initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex OTB budgets and inventory KPIs.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of omni-channel retail dynamics and consumer shopping behaviors.