Planner - Planning & Allocation

We are seeking a dynamic Planner to develop and execute seasonal plans that support Ashley Stewart’s financial goals. You will work closely with the Buying team to manage preseason plans, in-season reprojections, markdowns, and promotional strategies. You will also provide in-depth analysis and make recommendations to maximize business opportunities. To achieve success in this role, the Planner must be a team player, highly organized, and demonstrate proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans, at class level, on a seasonal/weekly basis.
• Reforecast in-season business based on current trend.
• Present revised projections and recommendations to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• Create a seasonal road map based on financial targets and retail analysis to consider Category Penetration planning, style and SKU count direction, Gross margin implications, and replenishment needs.
• Strategize, develop, and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals.
• Create preseason, in-season, and post-season analysis to target sales risks and opportunities.
• Monitor promotional effectiveness and propose future recommendations.
• Maintain Open to Buy.
• Identify and communicate potential inventory liabilities or opportunities.
• Consistently work with the cross-functional team toward producing results.

Core Experience:

• 5 years of retail planning/financial analysis experience.
• Ecommerce planning experience is a PLUS.
• Strong expertise in Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups) and Access.
• Results-driven; strategic, conceptual, and innovative thinker.
• Retail math concepts, applications, and statistical analysis.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.