Retail Planner Greater Boston Area (Hybrid – In Natick office & Remote) We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Retail Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong proficiency in Excel. This role is responsible for driving retail business performance through strategic sales and inventory management. The Retail Planner will play a key role in optimizing sales, forecasting inventory needs, and identifying opportunities to maximize growth. This position offers high visibility and exposure to senior leadership, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s success. Key Responsibilities Retail & Ecommerce Omni-Channel Planning: • Partner with Retail Management to forecast sales and inventory at the brand, division, and store levels. • Analyze sales trends and on-order inventory to adjust forecasts and optimize stock levels. • Plan and manage receipt flow to support sales projections and maintain appropriate model stock levels. • Leverage insights on geographic and store performance to develop effective inventory strategies. • Identify and address opportunities within brands, size divisions, and assortments down to the store level. • Provide strategic guidance to retail store teams to ensure appropriate inventory flow and product depth. • Develop and execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on retail and ecommerce performance. • Assess historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities, adjusting plans accordingly. • Create and implement allocation strategies aligned with merchandise plans and store inventory needs. • Set daily sales goals by location to guide store teams effectively. Merchandise Planning • Translate high-level financial and business objectives into detailed merchandise and category plans. • Collaborate with Merchants to develop data-driven sales and assortment plans based on brand, season, and category performance. • Provide buy guidelines that align with assortment and receipt strategies. • Lead key business review and hindsight meetings, identifying risks and opportunities to drive future growth. • Participate in line-building processes, sharing valuable insights based on past performance and market trends. Additional Responsibilities • Contribute to the development and enhancement of planning processes and tools. • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, operations, warehouse, and store teams. • Take on special projects as assigned to support business objectives. Benefits & Perks: • There is no waiting period. New employees enroll and are eligible to participate from their date of hire onwards. • Pets are family members too. Insurance partners with Pet Benefit Solutions to offer a Total Pet discount program for your furry family members! • 401K Offering • Long term and short team disability • Life Insurance Skills & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related quantitative field preferred. • 5+ years of experience in retail, wholesale, or merchandise planning. • Strong analytical skills with expert proficiency in Excel and retail math. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Knowledge of Oracle platforms is a plus. • Excellent presentation and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and make data-driven recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented planner who is eager to make an impact and contribute to a growing retail organization. If you have a passion for numbers, strategy, and driving business success, we’d love to hear from you! Salary $90-$100K base plus bonus