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Rowan

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Rowan’s Senior Planner, reporting directly to the Director of Inventory Management, will be data and process driven and be expected to drive sales growth and profitability using analytics, historical trends, and industry knowledge to help develop item, category, assortment and brand level merchandise sales and buy plans. This role requires the ability to influence both peers and managers at all levels of the business. Accountability for analysis of the business and the development of future strategies that support financial targets is a key component of this role. A successful candidate enjoys working with a team in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about retail.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with inventory and buying departments to deeply understand business performance at the item level
Collaborate with relevant teams to develop item, category-level and subcategory strategies, enhancing overall business effectiveness
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and market intelligence
Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes of forecast errors
implement continuous improvements
Maintain SKU-level forecast data and support new product introductions and phase-outs
Prepare and present reports and dashboards on forecast performance, inventory metrics, and demand trends
Lead Open to Buy (OTB) discussions, identifying and focusing on business drivers, opportunities, and strategic initiatives
Oversee markdown management and inventory health, including pre-season buying budgets, in-season replenishment, pricing strategies, and procurement forecasts
Conduct comprehensive financial forecasting, including item-level planning, annual operating plans, and regular forecasts of sales, receipts, gross margin, and inventory positions across various timeframes and categories
Conduct detailed analyses to support strategic initiatives and regularly review business performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement
Understand and anticipate customer behavior and market trends to influence demand and adjust category vision and strategies accordingly
Perform detailed vendor analysis to support and inform negotiations
Communicate effectively to align and influence cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring collaboration with Allocation, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to meet collective goals
Drive initiatives aimed at maximizing sales potential and continuously seek opportunities to improve overall business performance
Run financial modeling to support informed buying decisions, incorporating assumptions, expectations, and known risks
Ensure structured reporting deliverables are met, evaluating reports for accuracy, performance efficiency, and adherence to best practices
Provide timely and accurate re-projections based on current trends to effectively manage inventory and drive margin
Interface with key departments to ensure cross-functional goals are met
Exhibit initiative to look beyond the everyday business to identify opportunities to maximize sales potential
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Finance, Business, Accounting or similar field or equivalent experience
3-5 years’ experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, analytics, planning, business management, omni-channel merchandising, or related area
Very strong analytically with strong communications and presentation skills
ability to present complex information to various audiences
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, and influencing cross functionally
Strong executive presence with the ability to partner and challenge simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Entrepreneurial spirit - excited by the challenges that come along with building brands

What we offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans
Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
401k and Roth IRA Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Open PTO policy
Employee discounts on our amazing products

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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