Job description
32 Degrees is a dynamic and innovative apparel company providing everyday basics, comfy essentials, and cold weather products for men, women, and kids. We believe in offering value and comfort to fit everyone's wardrobe and wallet. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team.
JOB SUMMARY
The Retail Planner is responsible for overseeing analysis and planning relating to 32 Degrees direct-to-consumer business (32Degrees.com and Amazon Seller Central). We are looking for someone highly analytical who wants the opportunity to have a real impact on future direction of a successful and fast-growing ecommerce and retail DTC business.
This role reports to the Director of Buying and Planning and is based full-time in our midtown Manhattan offices (position is not remote or WFH).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Partner closely with Director of Buying and Planning on merchandise selection, buying, pricing, promotional strategies, and P&L
- Manage sales reporting and analysis across all product categories and D2C channel metrics/KPIs
- Oversee all aspects of Amazon Seller Central FBA business
- Create and manage weekly ladder plans and daily warehouse operational forecasts
- Determine unit purchases, deliveries, and color/size breakouts for seasonal item buys
- Coordinate with senior demand planner on year-round replenishment forecasts and purchases
- Collaborate with marketing & merchandising teams on marketing strategies and product focuses
- Implement merchandising strategies to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience
- Coordinate with operations team to analyze inbound inventory flows to minimize holding costs and maximize in-stock rates
- Communicate with wholesale team account executives and planners to share information regarding best/worst sellers, and other market trends to improve both D2C and wholesale businesses
- Support D2C sales growth by collaboratively identifying new opportunities relating to all aspects of business (merchandising, promotions, customer service, marketing, operations, etc.)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years experience planning in an ecommerce, wholesale, or retail environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel a must
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive with a high degree of self-direction
- Ability to create custom ad hoc reports and analysis in Excel
BENEFICIAL SKILLS
- Experience with D2C ecommerce and Amazon Seller Central
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics and digital marketing KPIs
- Active, outerwear, and basics apparel experience advantageous but not essential
32 Degrees is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.