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Ann Taylor

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85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year
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The Merchandise Planner will strategize with Company Planning, Allocation and Merchandising partners to ensure that the financial goals are achieved and will attain buy-in from the Manager and VP of Planning as well as partners on the Merchandising leadership team. Drives all omni-channel merchandise planning activities, including the development of financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans for their dept(s).

Job Responsibility:

  • Strategize with Company Planning, Allocation and Merchandising partners to ensure that the financial goals are achieved
  • Drives all omni-channel merchandise planning activities, including the development of financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans for their dept(s)
  • Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities
  • Expert in both pre-season and in-season on product mix performance for sales and inventory at the dept, class, and style/color level
  • Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions
  • Actively recommend markdown liquidation strategies to maximize omni-channel profitability
  • Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets
  • Partner with (CFT) Cross Functional Teams to maximize omni profitability

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • 5-7+ years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation
  • Planning system experience required: JDA, Oracle, SAP preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
  • Stores and/or direct experience required, omni preferred
  • Functional understanding of retail/vertical business process
  • Able to solve complex problems, drive resolution with the CFT, present clear ideas and direction to others
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills as well as attention to detail
  • Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred
What we offer:
  • Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
  • Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
  • A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Time off – paid time off & holidays

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Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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