Associate Merchandise Planner

Why this role matters

This position sits at the intersection of mindful living and retail execution. The brand’s philosophy centers on mindful movement, which is described as a practice that extends from the studio into everyday life and community impact.

Role overview

The company is hiring an early-career Associate Merchandise Planner to work alongside the planning team on merchandise strategy, sales growth, and profitability. This role is suited to someone who enjoys data, has an interest in fashion, and wants to build hands-on experience in inventory planning, trend tracking, and retail decision-making. You will help with reporting, forecasting, and inventory analysis to support product availability across retail and/or e-commerce channels.

What you will do

• Support the creation of seasonal merchandise plans and weekly business performance tracking.
• Review sales trends, inventory positions, and stock performance to spot potential risks and growth opportunities.
• Assist the Planner or Manager with Open-to-Buy tracking and forecasting tools.
• Work with buying, allocation, and merchandising partners to keep strategies aligned and execution on track.
• Build weekly and monthly reports covering sales, inventory, and KPIs such as sell-through and inventory turn.
• Monitor product movement and delivery timing to help maintain healthy stock levels.
• Contribute analytical input for markdown decisions and promotional planning.
• Take part in post-season reviews and use the findings to support future planning cycles.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Retail Management, or a related discipline.
• About 1 to 2 years of experience in retail, planning, merchandising, or a related analytical internship; experience in fashion is considered an advantage.
• Strong interest in fashion retail and how retail operations work.
• Comfort with Excel, including formulas, number analysis, and report creation.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and a proactive way of working.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Exposure to fashion buying, planning, or allocation through an internship or retail role.
• Familiarity with planning platforms or ERP tools such as Anaplan, SAP, JDA, or similar systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of retail measures like sell-through, gross margin, and inventory turnover.

Compensation and benefits

The base pay range for this exempt role is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. Final compensation may differ depending on factors such as location, experience, and performance, and in some cases may fall outside the stated upper range. The overall rewards package may also include performance bonuses, long-term incentives, a PTO policy, and additional benefits.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position in Beverly Hills, CA.

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