Assistant Planner, DTC bei alice + olivia

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an Assistant DTC Planner to support our rapidly growing direct-to-consumer business. This role will be a key part of our planning team, driving analysis, planning, and in-season management. You will help shape our strategic direction by analyzing departmental financials, historical data, and current product trends to optimize sales and inventory. This role is essential in providing key business insights and managing inventory to ensure we meet our sales and gross margin goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive business growth by assisting in the development of seasonal merchandise plans that align with company sales, turn, and margin targets.
• Provide business insights through ad hoc reporting and analysis, enabling the team to quickly react to trends and optimize inventory.
• Communicate opportunities and risks to the planning / retail teams and propose creative ideas to drive sales while maintaining profitability.
• Participate in weekly open-to-buy (OTB) meetings and analyze store-level inventory productivity (sell-thru, inventory turn).
• Produce and distribute weekly reporting to members of the greater DTC team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience in planning or analytics.
• Foundational understanding of retail math.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

$50,000 - $65,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other AO employees.)