Emerging Blue, Inc.
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Sr. Retail Planner
Posted: 05/28/2025
2025-05-28
2025-07-14
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Merchandising / Buying
Job Number: TF52087528
Job Description
Sr. Retail Planner:
Description:
Our client is a privately held family-owned business with over 100 years of experience in the children’s apparel and accessories industry. As a recognized leader in the children’s wear market, our client serves as the exclusive global licensee for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Huggies.
Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Retail Planner to lead all aspects of strategic planning management for high-volume retail accounts. This individual will be financially accountable and play a key role in driving performance results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Sales team to forecast sales, margin, and inventory turnover by month, brand/division, account, customer, and size range
- Validate planning assumptions and ensure alignment with internal and external sales and profitability targets
Analyze sales trends and open orders to make data-driven adjustments to forecasts
Project receipt flows and manage model stock levels to support sales, profit margin, and allowance goals - Apply insights from geographic and store-level performance to inform planning strategies
- Monitor markdown-related sales to ensure margin performance and evaluate strategy effectiveness
Identify opportunities within brands, divisions, and individual accounts—including down to the store level
Provide planning direction to brick-and-mortar retail partners to ensure appropriate product flow and assortment depth - Prepare merchandise plans based on past purchases, category trends, space planning, and seasonal factors
- Integrate sales forecasts into buying strategies, specifying quantities and timing
- Recruit, train, and develop planning team talent
- Supervise staff and provide leadership to support performance and results
Lead and support special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and Analysis
Strong proficiency in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills - Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking ability
Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed - Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail
- A consistent in-office presence is essential to this role—as it is across our client’s organization—to foster a hands-on understanding of the tactile and aesthetic qualities that distinguish their brand partners’ products
Salary Range:
$90,000 – $115,000 per year
Meet Your Recruiter
Alonya Van Rooyen
From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.
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