DescriptionRole Overview The Planner is responsible for ownership of Open-to-Buy, replenishment planning, demand forecasting, inventory productivity, and key-item forecasting. This role will partner cross-functionally across Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to drive in-stock performance, inventory efficiency, and profitable sales growth.
Responsibilities- Partner closely with the VP of Planning to own Open-to-Buy (OTB), ensuring inventory investments align with sales and margin forecasts, and inventory objectives by category.
- Build and present seasonal targets and inventory recommendations by category to support revenue growth, inventory productivity, and appropriate category penetration.
- Compile and analyze style/color/size-level forecasts for key item private label replenishment programs, selling data to support demand planning, replenishment, assortment decisions, and inventory management.
- Own replenishment planning for core branded and never-out-of-stock (NOS) programs, including reorder recommendations based on sales trends, inventory levels, lead times, and business objectives.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain target in-stock rates while balancing inventory productivity, turn, and service levels.
- Identify product opportunities, inventory gaps, and demand shifts; recommend actions to improve sales, forecast accuracy, and inventory performance.
- Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Production, and Finance teams to forecast sales, inventory, revenues, returns, promotions, and markdowns.
- Own weekly business reporting, including Monday business recaps, top-line sales performance, inventory productivity, forecast updates, and risk/opportunity identification.
- Support monthly forecasting and business review processes, providing clear recommendations and actionable insights to leadership.
- Partner with Merchandising to execute end-of-season inventory strategies and reduce aged inventory exposure.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, inventory visibility, and cross-functional workflows.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in merchandise or demand planning and allocation
- Retail Math proficiency a must
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Team player and problem solver in a demanding deadline driven environment
- Motivated, proactive, and highly organized
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to reach supported conclusions and make robust recommendations
This a hybrid role, with 4 days in our Secaucus, NJ office. PAY RATE: $90,000/yr-$125,000/yr At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Company BenefitsAs a Delta Galil Associate, you'll be part of a global fashion company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and people. We're committed to offering comprehensive and competitive benefits that reflect our culture of care, creativity, and collaboration - but most importantly, benefits that fit you.
Our diverse range of programs is designed to support your total well-being - empowering you to make the best choices for yourself, your loved ones, and your lifestyle.
Below are a few of the benefits available to our Associates:
- Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with Company match and 529 College Savings Plan, as well as Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
- Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to dedicate your skills and time towards charitable activities
- From weekly breakfasts and monthly milestone celebrations to leadership-led panels, and, team-building events, we offer plenty of fun ways to connect-both in person and virtually
