Planner, Global Assortment Planning at Tiffany & Co.

Position Overview

Shape the future of Tiffany & Co.'s global jewelry assortment and immerse yourself in luxury merchandising and planning.  As a Planner on the Global Assortment Planning team, you'll be at the forefront of maximizing sales and productivity through strategic and innovative assortment planning, blending strong product intuition with AI-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, collaborative, and creatively minded with a passion for merchandising, a global perspective, and an eye toward identifying new opportunities. This is a hybrid position based in New York City.

Key Accountabilities 

Global Assortment Planning - Elevate the Tiffany & Co. Brand

• Contribute to the development of productive worldwide assortment plans for jewelry collections across all phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring seamless brand alignment across all global markets.
• Lead data-driven assortment reviews, providing actionable recommendations at the item and store level based on in-depth analysis of sales data, forecast, productivity metrics, space optimization strategies, and brand positioning goals. Collaborate closely with regional teams and central cross-functional partners to implement these recommendations.
• Play a pivotal role in strategic assortment optimization initiatives, leveraging both retail store clusters and predictive analytics recommendations to drive impactful results.
• Adapt to and further optimize the new assortment planning system, identifying future process enhancements to increase agility and efficiency.

Collaboration & Innovation - Be a Thought Leader

• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with zone counterparts, fostering open communication, transparency, and a shared vision for success. Identify and capitalize on key opportunities by drawing insights from diverse market perspectives.
• Champion a global perspective, demonstrating a deep understanding of regional nuances and adapting assortment strategies to meet local market demands.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop high-impact assortment plans for new store openings and support region-specific business objectives, ensuring optimal balance between sales, productivity, and in-store space.
• Be an integral part of upcoming new product launches, collaborating cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Creative Visual Merchandising teams to bring innovative concepts to life.
• Drive efficiency and accuracy across all tasks, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and maximize team productivity. Lead projects with a positive, results-oriented mindset and a strong emphasis on innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate College degree
• 3-5 years prior Merchandising, Buying or Planning experience, preferably with a luxury brand
• Expertise with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point. Knowledge in Power BI preferred.
• Ability to learn new software with ease
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Proven project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated agility in adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment 
• Operational excellence
• Self-motivation with a strong drive for achievement

The hiring range for this position ranges from $94,000- $124,000. The salary offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.