Associate Planner, Merchandise

The Associate Planner is responsible for the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their segment of the business. This role supposts the goal of maximizing company sales growth and profitability by working closely with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team on designing and implementing thoughtful inventory and merchandise strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.



A day in the life as an Associate Planner...
+ Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns
+ Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets
+ In collaboration with Buyers, forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend, strategy or business climate
+ Lead monthly bus...