Merchandise Planner

Overview Brand Overview At maurices, we’re all about feel-good fashion for real life. We’re committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We’ve been doing this since 1931, and today you’ll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it’s more than clothes - it’s where fun, friendship and fashion come together! We believe in putting People First — and that starts with you. We’re a collaborative team that leads with kindness, values authenticity, stays curious, and moves with agility. We work smart, have fun, and support one another in a generously flexible environment that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. We’re headquartered in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Our original hometown offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, four-season adventure, and a vibrant college town atmosphere. Position Overview The Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving the financial planning process in support of the merchant strategy and company goals. The Planner builds and presents pre-season financial plans using customer analytics that support the merchant’s vision at a category/channel level. Is responsible for effectively distorting the business for assigned product category by identifying opportunities and risks through monthly in-season forecast updates. Key Responsibilities Build annual sales, margin, and inventory plans for assigned category: Accountable for delivering solid annual financial plans and strategies in accordance with the Product Lifecycle Calendar (PLC) meeting cadence. Initiate and own plan discussions and development and prepare the cross functional team for milestone meetings. Prepare and present season/class plans through: research and analysis of data, appropriate interpretation of historical data, trend analysis, work with pricing and promotions team, and collaboration with cross functional partners that support total company financial goals. Open To Buy/Inventory Management Develops monthly reforecast of sales, margin and inventory plans. Analyzes historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities and to make recommendations for action. Discuss and communicate forecast with team and hold merchant partners accountable for results. Analysis Weekly and/or monthly reporting Develop ad hoc analyses, recaps, and ladder plans as appropriate Understanding of how trends within your category impact the business as a whole Utilize APT or partners with APT knowledge to analyze geographic, demographic, promotional, or other impacts on business or basket analysis by orchestrating test and learn scenarios. Create And Maintain Strong Partnerships Positively impact and influence others by advocating position supported with data and analytics. Clearly communicate and collaborate with key business partners including merchants, planning analysts, allocation, and planning peers. Other partners include pricing/promotions team, Company Planning, and Visual/Site Merchandising. Education, Experience and Skills Education : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required Experience : 2+ years of retail planning/allocation experience is required Working knowledge of computers with high level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and database warehouse tools. Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills. Proactive, curious, independent and critical thinker with ability to work in team-oriented environment. Ability to develop strong, effective cross-functional relationships. Ability to confidently assert his/her position, while using facts and data to support conclusions and recommendations. Open and agile to change – flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Influencing skills – ability to package and present analysis and recommendations to leadership of varying levels. Location Corporate Office - maurices, Duluth, MN 55802 Position Type Regular/Full time Pay Range Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 This position is eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance. How We Work Our Smart Work program pairs the best of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, guided by business needs and the nature of each role. Corporate associates work at least three days a week in our offices, with teams setting core days to brainstorm, build relationships, and move work forward. The goal is simple: help you do your best work, stay connected to your team, and maintain healthy work‑life balance. What We Offer We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits. Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans. High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution. Additional benefits include Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. maurices provides, at no cost to our associates, Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, and an Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. maurices supports continued education with our Tuition Assistance program, available after 1 year of employment. Associates also have access to PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role), annual sick time awards, holiday pay, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. We offer continuous opportunities for learning, connection building through Associate Resource Groups and for our Duluth based associates, free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. #J-18808-Ljbffr