Job Description
Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for high-growth retail? Luminary Retail Group is seeking a visionary Senior Merchandise Planner to join our flagship headquarters in New York City. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between creative product vision and financial rigor, optimizing inventory investments to drive profitability across our omnichannel platforms.
You will lead seasonal planning cycles, develop bottom-up sales forecasts, and collaborate directly with buying and marketing teams to ensure our product mix exceeds customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive seasonal merchandise financial plans to meet sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals.
- Analyze historical data and current trends to create accurate pre-season and in-season sales forecasts.
- Partner with the Buying team to align product assortments with financial targets and regional market demands.
- Manage open-to-buy (OTB) processes, ensuring inventory levels remain balanced across all distribution channels.
- Lead weekly business reviews to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to optimize stock movement and minimize stock-out scenarios.
- Develop standardized reporting tools to enhance visibility into category performance and store-level productivity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with enterprise planning software (e.g., Oracle Retail, SAP, or JDA).
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into strategic business insights.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of retail math, inventory metrics, and profitability levers.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate forecasts.