Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner The Assistant Planner is a learning role that allows you to build a foundation of skills for your future career as a Planner. Through structured training and one‑on‑one apprenticeship with a skilled Planning Manager, you will contribute to managing in-season plans and building pre‑season plans to support regional strategies. You will learn how to maximize sales potential and minimize risks at the region and store level for a specific business. You will develop an understanding of key performance indicators such as performance to plan, same‑store sales, and inventory turn, and you will begin building critical relationships with your Planning team through in‑person interactions. Base salary: 70,000. This figure is one component of the total compensation package; other rewards vary by position and location. What you will do and what you will learn Review future plans based on historical performance and knowledge of future business conditions. Supports Planning Manager in creation of initial seasonal plans. In partnership with your Planning Manager, prepare hindsight analysis and collaborate with Planning counterpart at key fiscal points (e.g., events/holidays and quarterly); present performance recaps to cross‑functional teams and/or leadership. Propose recommendations to capitalize on opportunities and/or reduce risk for next season/year (e.g., influence product flow changes to drive sales/reduce liabilities). Identify risks and/or opportunities by product and region; partner with your Planning Manager to propose recommendations to capitalize on opportunities. Work with cross‑functional teams (Store/Region Planning, Merchandise Planning, and Allocation) to drive business through product or store‑specific strategies. Review higher product levels to validate the mix of assortment within a region using additional reporting tools. Modify system‑generated Store level plans by resolving outliers, exceptions and aligning to business strategies. What you need to be successful Strong communication skills: You can read the situation, you actively listen, ask clarifying questions, can weave a story out of numbers and demonstrate the ability to build relationships. Flexibility: You can pivot, are adaptable, and receptive to feedback. Results‑driven: You are tenacious, and achievement focused. You can prioritize your work and deliver it with accuracy. Intellectually curious: You can analyze and draw conclusions, are a critical thinker, and see the big picture. Resilient: You are persistent and persuasive. You stay focused on your goals and finding systematic and creative solutions to problems. Analytical mindset: Helping to drive a business calls for strong analytical, quantitative and Excel skills and retail math knowledge. Bachelor's degree required. Perks and Benefits of joining our team A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge. 401(k) with employer match and life insurance. Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation. Employee stock purchase plan. Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace. Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation. And more. Benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr