Job Description
Elevate Your Career at Vanguard Retail Collective
Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for high-growth retail? Vanguard Retail Collective is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner to join our flagship office in New York. You will be instrumental in shaping our seasonal buying strategy, optimizing inventory health, and driving top-line revenue through sophisticated analytical modeling.
In this role, you will collaborate directly with our creative buying teams and executive leadership to ensure our merchandise mix resonates with our discerning customer base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where data informs every creative decision, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive seasonal financial plans for multi-channel product categories.
- Conduct deep-dive performance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and inventory risks.
- Partner with the Buying team to align merchandise assortments with financial targets and gross margin goals.
- Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) processes, ensuring inventory levels remain optimized throughout the lifecycle.
- Lead weekly trade meetings to provide actionable insights on sales performance and inventory velocity.
- Monitor competitive landscapes and market shifts to adjust inventory strategies proactively.
- Mentor junior planners and analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and technical excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced retail planning software.
- Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar inventory portfolios with success.
- Strong understanding of retail math, P&L management, and supply chain logistics.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented retail environment.