Job Description
Elevate Your Career with Luminary Retail Group
Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for retail excellence? Luminary Retail Group is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to join our flagship headquarters in New York City. In this pivotal role, you will shape the commercial success of our premium collections by balancing analytical rigor with creative trend forecasting. Join a fast-paced environment where your insights directly influence global inventory performance and profitability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive seasonal financial plans to drive sales and margin growth.
- Manage open-to-buy (OTB) processes, ensuring accurate inventory levels across all sales channels.
- Analyze weekly performance trends and provide actionable insights to cross-functional leadership teams.
- Collaborate with Buying and Marketing departments to optimize promotional strategies and product launches.
- Forecast demand for core products and identify emerging opportunities in the retail market.
- Mentor and develop junior planning staff, fostering a culture of excellence and analytical curiosity.
- Oversee end-to-end stock allocation strategies to minimize markdowns and maximize sell-through.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Proven experience with enterprise planning software (e.g., Oracle Retail, SAP, or TXT).
- Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of retail math and KPIs.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present data-driven narratives to stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, dynamic, and collaborative environment.