About Atrium What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team. Client Overview Our client is a fast-growing retail brand known for their curated collections, trend-driven assortments, and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience across both online and in-store channels. They are currently looking to add an Associate Merchandise Planner to their team. Their team blends creativity and data-driven insights to bring high-quality, on-trend products to market. Salary/Hourly Rate $27/hr - $30/hr Position Overview We are seeking an experienced freelance Associate Merchandise Planner to partner with the Buying, Planning, and Merchandising teams in developing and executing strategic merchandise plans. This role will focus on optimizing inventory levels, driving sales, and maximizing profitability through effective forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory management. Responsibilities Of The Associate Merchandise Planner • Develop and maintain seasonal merchandise plans aligned with financial and assortment strategies. • Analyze sales trends, historical data, and market insights to forecast demand and recommend adjustments to inventory and assortment. • Partner with buying and merchandising teams to manage in-season OTB (Open-to-Buy) and make timely reforecasting decisions. • Create and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales and inventory reports. • Monitor sell-through rates, identify underperforming categories, and recommend actions to improve productivity. • Ensure optimal stock levels across channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale) to minimize markdowns and maximize margins. • Support cross-functional teams with ad-hoc analysis and insights to inform strategic decisions. Required Experience/Skills for the Associate Merchandise Planner: • 3+ years of merchandise planning experience in retail, fashion, or consumer goods. • Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Preferred Experience/Skills for the Associate Merchandise Planner: • Luxury or specialty retail experience is preferred. Education Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Benefits: • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off). By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Position ID: 157130