Planner, Men's Apparel & Accessories- Fashion Brand

Our client, a fashion brand, is looking for a Planner to join their Men's Planning team in NY. Essential Functions: Develop and manage seasonal and annual financial plans (sales, margin, inventory) for Mens Apparel & Accessories Partner with Merchandising to build assortment strategies aligned with financial targets Analyze historical performance and current trends to forecast demand at category and SKU level Identify risks and opportunities, making actionable recommendations to drive business performance Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) and ensure alignment with sales and inventory goals Monitor weekly business performance, including sales, sell-through, WOS, and margin Collaborate with Allocation to optimize inventory flow and in-season replenishment strategies Lead markdown strategies and promotional planning to maximize profitability Drive inventory productivity through effective lifecycle management Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and seasonal recaps to leadership Qualifications: 47+ years of experience in retail planning, merchandising, or financial planning (apparel preferred) Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) Experience with retail planning systems (e.g., Aptos, JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar) Solid understanding of retail math (sales, margin, turn, WOS, OTB) Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations Strong communication and presentation skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities Please submit your resume for consideration! You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.