Planning and Merchandising Associate

Temporary

24-29.09 Hourly

Join a dynamic team at a leading global enterprise, where innovation and excellence drive every decision. As a key partner with Aquent, this organization is at the forefront of delivering exceptional experiences and products to a worldwide audience. We are seeking passionate individuals to contribute to a collaborative environment focused on growth, strategic planning, and impactful results.

Step into a pivotal role where your analytical prowess and strategic thinking will directly influence product success and financial performance. As an integral part of our planning team, you will build foundational expertise in inventory management, financial analysis, and business reporting, directly contributing to initiatives that boost sales, profitability, and operational effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of product merchandising, making a tangible impact on assortment decisions, inventory optimization, and in-season business performance for a globally recognized brand.

Analyze performance against plan to inform future assortment, inventory, and replenishment strategies.

Contribute to ongoing reporting, including hindsight analysis and forward-looking projections.

Support product productivity through item stratification and category analysis.

Assist in managing inventory health across categories to ensure an optimal balance of supply and demand.

Monitor product performance using weekly business insights to identify risks and opportunities.

Support the execution of product launches and merchandise initiatives across various channels.

Help mitigate financial gaps by identifying opportunities to maximize in-season sales and reduce liability.

Identify pricing and markdown opportunities to optimize sell-through and overall sales performance.

Provide data-driven recommendations to improve promotional effectiveness.

delays, cancellations, shifts) with cross-functional partners.

Partner with Merchandising and Planning teams to support the assortment planning process.

Preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Foundational knowledge of business, finance, or retail planning concepts.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw insights.

Proficiency in Excel and/or industry-standard planning systems.

Internship or prior experience in retail, merchandising, planning, finance, or a related field.

Exposure to inventory management, assortment planning, or financial forecasting concepts.

Familiarity with industry-standard merchandise planning or reporting tools.

Basic understanding of retail Key Performance Indicators (e.g., sales, margin, turn, sell-through).

Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships.

Analytical Thinking: Applies data and standard practices to inform decisions.

Builds capability through structured assignments.

Develops understanding of retail and planning fundamentals.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.