Senior Assortment Planner

Overview Placement Type: N/A Salary: $35.40-39.33 Hourly, up to $39.33/hr Start Date: Jun 12, 2026 Location: Onsite (PHK) | Fridays Work From Home Contract Length: ~37 weeks Experience Level: 3-5 years Education: Bachelor's degree required About the Role We are seeking a Senior Assortment Planner to build and manage end-to-end seasonal assortment plans that drive strong financial, product, and inventory outcomes. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams across merchandising, finance, supply planning, and product to create data-driven, consumer-focused assortments that balance demand, profitability, and inventory health. You will develop style-level seasonal plans, own bottoms-up forecasting, and help translate data into actionable strategies that guide business decisions throughout the product lifecycle. What You'll Do Build style-level seasonal assortment plans grounded in financial, product, and inventory targets Develop bottoms-up forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory across monthly and seasonal horizons Apply statistical forecasting and data-driven methods to improve planning accuracy and decision-making Perform variance analysis between forecasts, actuals, and financial plans; identify risks and opportunities Own open-to-buy and in-season optimization inputs to support inventory and supply decisions Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, supply planning, and product teams Present forecasts, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership forums Translate complex data into clear, compelling business narratives that influence decisions Continuously refine planning assumptions based on performance, trends, and marketplace signals Must-Have Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in retail, apparel, footwear, or consumer goods planning Strong experience in assortment planning and/or merchandise financial planning Proven ability in forecasting (statistical and/or data-driven approaches) Hands‑on experience building financial, sales, and inventory plans Advanced Excel modeling skills (required) Experience conducting variance analysis and developing actionable insights Ability to influence stakeholders using data‑driven storytelling Bachelor's degree required Preferred Qualifications Experience in fast‑paced, global retail or consumer brand environments Exposure to open‑to‑buy (OTB) planning, seasonal line planning, or in‑season optimization Familiarity with modern planning/analytics tools (e.g., planning platforms, BI tools) Strong interest in consumer behavior, product trends, and marketplace dynamics Experience working in highly cross‑functional planning organizations Ideal Candidate Profile Strong analytical thinker with deep business acumen Comfortable translating data into clear, actionable recommendations Collaborative and effective in matrixed, cross‑functional environments Confident presenting insights to stakeholders and leadership teams Highly detail‑oriented while maintaining a strategic view of the business Proactive problem‑solver who challenges assumptions and improves planning outcomes Thrives in fast-moving, performance‑driven environments #LI-AJ1 #J-18808-Ljbffr